Pesto Chili Peanuts

Submitted by Mom2Rose

"Perfect for snacking, parties or even gifts!!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 5 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 (1/2 ounce) envelope knorr pesto sauce mix
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 cups dry roasted salted peanuts

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the pesto mix, oil, chili powder and cayenne.
2. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add peanuts.
3. Seal bag and shake to coat.
4. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, stirring once.
6. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
7. Store in an airtight container.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

~PAC Spring 2008~ What a great idea to jazz up ordinary peanuts. I loved the pesto sauce mix! The cayenne and chili pepper amounts were perfect here. Just enough to give the nuts a zing without it being too spicy. I'd recommend watching them closely after about 10 minutes - since nuts seem to burn so quickly. This is a great and handy recipe to use for entertaining or just for snacking. Thanks!!