The combination sounds weird, but it works. Quick and easy snack or appetizer to make.
SPICED MIXED NUTS
(makes 2 1/2 cups)
Ingredients:
*1 ( ounce) can mixed nuts (2 1/2 cups)
*2 tablespoons butter, melted
*1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
*1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1/2 teaspoon sea salt
*1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
*1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Place nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until they start to set off an aroma and are slightly toasted.
~In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, rosemary, ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin until well combined.
~Add the nuts as soon as they come out of the oven (you want them hot).
~Mix until nuts are completely coated.
~Allow to cool, serve and enjoy.