Maple Sesame Walnuts
Description
These sweet and spicy sesame-covered walnuts are a great snack. They also make a yummy topping for fruit or vegetable salads.
Ingredients
- 4 cups California walnut halves
- 4 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Generous pinch cayenne pepper
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In medium bowl combine all ingredients. Mix until walnuts are evenly coated with maple syrup and seasonings.
- Spread walnuts on nonstick baking sheet, or baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned. Allow to cool on baking sheet. (Nuts will become dry and crunchy as they cool.)
NUTRITION
- Calories: 216 cal
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g