Chipotle-Lime Seasoned Walnuts

By Beth Stark, RDN, LDN
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Spice up your snack time with these Chipotle-Lime Seasoned Walnuts. Smoked paprika, chipotle chili pepper, and tangy lime juice add a kick that you'll keep reaching for.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
250 cal
Total Fat
24 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Sodium
150 mg
Carbohydrates
9 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
4 g
Protein
5 g
Calcium
40 mg
Iron
1 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups California walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and place parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, toss walnuts with olive oil, honey, and lime juice.
  3. In a small bowl, stir chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and salt to combine. Sprinkle evenly over walnuts and toss to coat.
  4. Spread mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool completely, then garnish with lime zest and store in an airtight container.