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Immunity-Boosting Snack: Spicy Roasted Cashews with Turmeric

Hailey Welch
|Updated Feb 24, 2020

RECIPE OF THE DAY

FROM: @peanutbutterpluschocolate

WHY WE LOVE IT: Coated with turmeric, these cashews are a great snack to boost your immunity. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is knowns to fight infections, cancer, and other diseases. Because of the Turmeric, this snack is a healthier alternative to the salty nuts you crave at the bar.

TOTAL TIME: 

Prep: 3 Minutes Bake: 8-12 minutes

TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 5 

MAKE IT FOR: A savory on-the-go snack.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups raw cashews, get it here
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder, get it here
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp finely ground sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss together the cashews and olive oil until well coated. Add in the remaining ingredients and continue tossing/mixing until powders are evenly distributed. 
  3. Roast cashews in the oven for 8-12 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Add more spices to taste if needed.

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