Spicy Sesame-Nut Mix
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
Yields Makes 6 cups; 8 servings
Time: 35 minutes. A great any-occasion hors d'oeuvre, but especially good in cold weather.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white until frothy; whisk in honey, sesame seeds, sage, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Add nuts and stir. Divide mixture between 2 large nonstick or parchment-lined baking pans and spread into an even layer.

Step 2
2

Bake, stirring often with a wide spatula, until nuts are golden and fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes. To prevent sticking, turn mixture often with spatula as it cools. Serve warm or cool.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1 large egg white
 2 tablespoons honey
 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
 4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1 3/4 cups salted peanuts
 1 3/4 cups pecan halves
 1 cup pine nuts

Directions

Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white until frothy; whisk in honey, sesame seeds, sage, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Add nuts and stir. Divide mixture between 2 large nonstick or parchment-lined baking pans and spread into an even layer.

Step 2
2

Bake, stirring often with a wide spatula, until nuts are golden and fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes. To prevent sticking, turn mixture often with spatula as it cools. Serve warm or cool.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Spicy Sesame-Nut Mix

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