Recipe of the Week: Bayou Nut Trail Mix

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The following recipe for Bayou Nut Trail Mix is from SurvivalBlog reader Paul in Louisiana.

Ingredients
  • 1⁄2 cup pecan halves
  • 1⁄2 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1⁄2 cup walnut halves
  • 1⁄4 cup unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1⁄4 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1⁄4 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp. chili powder (or less, depending on your taste)
  • 1⁄4 tsp. cumin
  • 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or less, depending on your taste)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a lipped cookie sheet with baking parchment.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to coat.
  4. Spread the nuts in a single layer on baking sheet
  5. Bake, stirring once every 4 or 5 minutes, until toasted and aromatic.  This usually takes about 12 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven to cool, and re-stir.
STORAGE

Store in an airtight container.

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