Happy Monday, Friends! I have a little something for you to help kick-start your Monday: Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews. I hope you’re as excited as I am!
The idea for Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews came from an advertisem*nt for one of those order-a-box-of-fresh-healthy-food-and-it-comes-straight-to-your-door companies. Their example of a snack item was sriracha roasted cashews. I heard that and just had to find out what that would taste like, because I love sriracha on everything – even in my ketchup – and nuts are a daily part of my life. And let’s be honest, cashews are THE best!
Guys, I know how much you love a healthy snack such as nuts, right? You can rely on nuts; they’re packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to provide fuel for your body. They are quick and easy: grab a handful, walk out the door and toss them in your mouth as you climb into the car. They travel well. Throw them in a baggie and you can keep them in your purse, car, suitcase, or office for months. There are a variety of different types of nuts, and don’t even get me started on seeds. My point is, nuts are there for you when you get hangry at 3:00, or when you run out of time for a proper meal, and they’re a snack you can feel good about. Plus they’re delicious.
Yet, with all of the varieties of nuts there are, somehow they can turn on you, and you get sick of them. You’re like, “ugh not another plain old nut again. Maybe I should head to the vending machine for a candy bar. Just for today.” You end up going for the candy bar because you just NEED to have something different, and you end up feeling…well like you ate a candy bar at 3:00. Your brain is in some deep fogfor the rest of the day, your energy has hit the floor, and you just want to go to bed. You begin wishing you would have eaten those nuts instead of that stupid, no-nutrition-yet-oh-so-delicious candy bar!
Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews to the rescue! They will solve all of your snacking problems, ever! Not really, but they will add a little spice into your 3:00 snack time, literally.
Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews have that unique spicy flavor that only sriracha can provide, with plenty of sticky, caramelized honey, and cashews that have been roasted to crunchy perfection. You could make these with any nuts you prefer, but I really love the sweet creaminess of the cashews with the sriracha-honey combo.
If you’re worried about the spice level, I would rate it as mild to medium with a subtle building heat. You’re going to want some water nearby, but it’s nothing that will set your mouth on fire for an hour. Best part is, you are in control. If you don’t want them to be so spicy, then simply back off the sriracha a little.
Side note: sriracha is a really hard word to spell! It’s tripping me up every single time! I want to spell it, siracha. Let’s spell it together: S-R-I-R-A-C-H-A, sriracha. Good, I think I’ve got it down now!
These sticky little dudes would also make a great party snack food, although I suggest placing napkins nearby for guests to wipe their fingers on.
Did I mention that Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews only take 20 minutes to make? I bet you already have all the ingredients on hand, too. No excuses this week for vending machine candy bars at snack time!
Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews make the perfect snack food. They are slightly spicy, with plenty of sweet, sticky, caramelized honey. This is a really easy recipe to make with only 7 ingredients!
Ingredients
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2cups raw, unsalted cashews
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha *
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
Extra salt for sprinkling on at the end
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
Roast the cashews for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
In a medium-sized bowl mix the spices, sriracha, and honey together. I suggest adding in less sriracha and giving the sauce a taste to determine if you want to add more.
Add the cashews to the sauce and stir until they are well coated. Transfer the cashews to the baking sheet. Spread them out in a fairly even layer. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring the nuts every 5 minutes. The liquid should mostly be cooked down; the honey on the nuts should be slightly caramelized.
Sprinkle the nuts with a little salt. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes before handling. Once they are cool enough to touch break the big clumps apart. I like to leave some clusters of nuts.
Serve once they are completely cooled.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 weeks. They may last longer.
Notes
*I would rate these nuts to be mild to medium spicy with a gentle build of heat as you eat them.
I used the 2 tablespoons sriracha and 3 tablespoons honey, which I thought gave the nuts a nice balance. If you want to tone down the spice level I would try reducing the sauce mixture to 1 tablespoon sriracha and 2 tablespoons honey. You could reduce the sriracha even more, but you will need to add more honey to make up for the lack of volume. Therefore you will end up with a sweeter nut, which will still be delicious.
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Nutrition info is calculated for a serving size of about 2 tablespoons.
Honey roasted cashews also have the same benefits as raw cashews or roasted cashews. Honey roasted cashews contain antioxidants to reduce inflammation. It may be difficult to think that a honey coated snack can promote weight loss, but honey roasted cashews can do exactly that, when eaten in moderation.
The Bottom Line. Both raw and roasted nuts are good for you and provide health benefits. Both varieties contain similar amounts of calories, protein, carbs and fiber. However, roasting nuts may damage their healthy fat, reduce their nutrient content and lead to the formation of a harmful substance called acrylamide.
Raw cashews are more neutral in flavor and will have a creamier result when blended. However, if all you have are roasted cashews, you can still use them in many savory dishes, like cashew alfredo sauce. The roasted flavor does come through, so keep that in mind when making this substitution.
Salted cashews can be part of a heart-healthy diet in moderation. While they offer monounsaturated fats, protein, and nutrients beneficial for cardiovascular health, the salt content should be managed to avoid potential adverse effects on blood pressure.
Almonds (nuts in general)-Almonds, walnuts, and cashews are among some of the best nuts to eat when wanting to avoid inflammation. What makes these so easy to eat is that they can be a snack, incorporated into a main dish, or sprinkled on dessert. Try to get these in your diet, daily if possible.
Roasting the cashew nuts to destroy the toxins is dangerous as well, as the toxins are released into the air. After the toxins are removed, the cashews must be graded and sorted. The entire process is labor-intensive as well as hazardous, which helps explain part of why cashews are so expensive.
1. Almonds. Relatively low in calories, almonds are an excellent food for health due to their protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. One serving of 23 whole almonds contains:3.
How many cashews can you eat in a day? The nutty and creamy flavor of cashews can be tempting, and it's easy to end up consuming too much in one sitting. Try to consume no more than one ounce (28.35 grams) of medium cashew a day to reap health benefits. A single serving of cashews contains about 18 nuts.
Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also appear to be quite heart healthy. So are peanuts — though they are technically not a nut, but a legume, like beans. It's best to choose unsalted or unsweetened nuts. Adding salt or sugar to nuts may cancel out their heart-healthy benefits.
The soaking cashews will swell, especially the ones that sit overnight. However, if they have turned purple-ish it is a sign they have soaked too long and you should start over.
Most of the spoiled cashews look discoloured and have white moulds on them. Expired cashews can have a paint-like odour with a bitter taste and wrinkled texture. Also, look for a sour smell in them, it helps in the easy identification of rotten cashews.
Your dog can eat cashews as long as they're not mixed with other nuts, preferably if they're not salted or seasoned in any way. These nuts might not be the best snack, but one now and again won't hurt them.
It doesn't matter which nut is your favorite — walnuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, and more all have anti-inflammatory benefits. Try sprinkling crushed nuts on top of chicken or fish to add some texture and flavor, spreading nut butter on an apple for an easy snack, or simply munching on a handful between meals.
Side effects from eating cashews are very rare; however, regularly eating far more than the recommended amount may lead to digestive symptoms such as bloating or constipation/diarrhea, headache and joint swelling.
How many cashews can you eat in a day? The nutty and creamy flavor of cashews can be tempting, and it's easy to end up consuming too much in one sitting. Try to consume no more than one ounce (28.35 grams) of medium cashew a day to reap health benefits. A single serving of cashews contains about 18 nuts.
While cashews contain fat, they have a much higher level of healthy fats than many other nuts. The unsaturated fats found in cashews help you to absorb vitamins and contribute to muscle health. These fats also help to raise your good cholesterol while lowering your bad cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews to the rescue! They will solve all of your snacking problems, ever! Not really, but they will add a little spice into your 3:00 snack time, literally.
