Z. Johnson
This holiday season, we can get the most of good nutrients by using healthy, natural ingredients in our meals. Foods can be very tasteful, nutritious and can give us tons of benefits. Also, indulging in good varieties of food that is also healthy, is something to go for. If you are still thinking what to prepare for a healthy holiday appetizer, you should still consider using ingredients like fruits and nuts. Besides being healthy, these are versatile, and can make delicious entrees.
Nuts are among the favorite for most of us. You can use them in different dishes, as well as in recipes or eat them alone. Getting the best nutrients like omega-3, healthy fats, vitamin E, fiber and antioxidants will not only boots your health, but help you get satisfied Nuts like almonds, walnuts, or in this case, cashews are the go for this season. Did you know that they also make a good healthy holiday appetizer, besides adding them to cake and desserts? Therefore, this time of the year, dare yourself to try something different for you and/or your guests.
For this recipe, I am including cashews as the main dish, a great healthy holiday appetizer. It also serves as snack or for left-overs, which I doubt would happen, given the awesome taste! It is not only something different, but it’s a good combination with seeds to make a more “full” appetizer, rather than serving alone along with other snacks. Also, you can store them in a mason jar after served. The best part is that this snack is less than 100 calories! Give them a try!
Spicy sesame coated cashews
A true healthy holiday appetizer!
HMakes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 2 ½ tbsp applesauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp pumpkin spice or mixed spice
- pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 275F.
- Lightly oil baking pan with olive or other vegetable oil.
- Mix together all ingredients and spread out in tray.
- Roast the cashew nuts for 20 minutes, turning them. Remove from oven.
- Let pan cool for 2 minutes.
Enjoy!
