Spiced Walnuts

A spicy treat, good for holiday giving.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  pinch cayenne
• 3  cups walnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine the oil through the cayenne in a skillet.
2. Heat over low heat until the oil is very hot (don't let the oil smoke).
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the walnuts to the oil and stir until coated.
5. Spread the walnuts in a power towel-lined shallow baking pan.
6. Bake at 300° 10 minutes or until crisp.
7. Sprinkle with salt.
8. Cool; pack in fancy jars.