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Chili-Lime Peanuts

By Elizabeth Falkner

4.2

(6)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups raw Spanish peanuts (about 10 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350&Deg;F. Toss peanuts, olive oil, coarse kosher salt, and sugar in medium bowl to coat evenly. Scrape mixture onto rimmed baking sheet. Roast nuts until fragrant and beginning to darken, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer nuts to large bowl. Add lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Cool nuts completely. DO AHEAD: Nuts can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

TagsPeanutNutLimeCitrusFruitSnackStarterDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganMake AheadEasyRoastLunar New YearBon Appétit
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