Southwest Snack Mix
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Southwest Snack Mix
YIELD Makes about 12 (1/2-cup) servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 4 | cups corn cereal squares |
| 2 | cups unsalted pretzels |
| 1/2 | cup unsalted pumpkin or squash seeds |
| 1‑1/2 | teaspoons chili powder |
| 1 | teaspoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley |
| 1/2 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon onion powder |
| 1 | egg white |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons lime juice |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray large nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine cereal, pretzels and pumpkin seeds in large bowl. Combine chili powder, cilantro, garlic powder and onion powder in small bowl.
- Whisk together egg white, oil and lime juice in separate small bowl. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat evenly. Add seasoning mixture; mix lightly to coat evenly. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes; cool. Store in airtight container.
Varition
Substitute 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts for pumpkin seeds.
This recipe appears in:
Southwestern
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/2 cup snack mix |
| Sodium | 114 mg |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Calories from Fat | 28 % |
| Calories | 93 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1/2 |
| Starch | 1 |