Christmas Gifting: Spicy Nuts

This is such an easy recipe and one that I often have as a handy snack in my cupboard ready for when friends come round for dinner or if I fancy something savoury with a glass of wine or margherita. The shop bought spice seasonings are so good - I have used the fajita seasoning from Sainsbury's in this recipe but I've often used harissa or jerk for a change. If you don't have hot honey, use regular honey but add a little more chilli if you like a kick!

Ingredients:

• 500g unroasted mixed nuts
• 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp hot honey
• 2 tbsp flavourless oil
• 1 tbsp nigella seeds
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 3 tbsp fajita seasoning
• 1 tsp salt

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160C fan

Line a large baking sheet with baking paper

Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until fully combined

Pour onto the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes stirring 1/2 way through

Make sure the nuts are toasted and golden, add a bit more time if necessary

Allow to cool and break up with your hands. Store in a large jar until needed or divide between jam jars as gifts

We hope you and your friends love this recipe as much as we do here at ByRuby HQ!