Sweet and Salty Tamarind Glazed Mixed Nuts

Sweet and Salty Tamarind Glazed Mixed Nuts

ATTRIBUTES:  snack, charcuterie boards, vegan, vegetarian

PRODUCT USED: Saha Pad Thai Base™

PREP TIME: 5-10 minutes COOK TIME: 25-30 minutes

SERVES: makes 1-1/2 lbs of mixed nuts

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Saha Pad Thai Base™
  
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp )30 ml) honey
• 1 tsp (5 ml) tomato paste
• 1 lb (450 g) mixed whole nuts (pecans, cashews and almonds used in recipe)
• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded, unsweetened coconut
• 1-3/4 cups (430 ml) all purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
• salt to taste

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking rtray with parchment paper.
   2. In a large bowl, combine the nuts and coconut flakes.
      
   3. In medium saucepan, combine the Saha Pad Thai Base, butter, honey, tomato paste, cumin and coriander. Warm the ingredients over medium heat, stirring often until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
   4. Pour this mixture over the nuts and toss until well coated.
      
   5. Spread the nuts over the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the nuts begin to darken and caramelize.
      
   6. Sprinkle the nuts with salt, let them cool completely and serve.