Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Holidays Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Appetizer Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts Be the first to rate & review! Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 10, 2025 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Low-Carb Low-Sodium Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This flavorful appetizer of roasted nuts made in three easy steps can be used for any occasion.Using one nut or the variety of nuts suggested adds healthy fats and protein.Nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings See More 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 4 cups raw whole cashews, whole almonds, walnut halves, and/or pecan halves 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons brown sugar (see Tip) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine egg white and water; beat with a fork until frothy. Add nuts; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large plastic bag, combine brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Add nuts; shake well to coat. Spread nuts evenly in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, stirring twice. Transfer to a large sheet of foil. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Tips Tip: If using a sugar substitute, choose from Sweet'N Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with sugar substitute: same as below, except 200 calories, 11 g carb., 2 g sugar. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 206 Calories 16g Fat 13g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 206 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Total Sugars 4g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Sodium 72mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.