Plain boring peanuts made interesting by mixing with freshly chopped onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, red chili powder & lots of lime juice! This Spiced Peanut Mix makes for a perfect snack to eat while binge watching!
Super bowl is going to be here soon & that means you need tons of awesome appetizers to munch on! I am sharing with you our all time favorite snack which is perfectanytime of the day. There have been times when this has been our lunch & at times even my dinner! It’s crunchy, spicy, tangy yet it’s totally healthy! I mean can that even be possible?!
How can something so good be still healthy? We have this concept around here that most of the things that taste good are not always the healthiest! I mean it is sort of true, think buttery blondies, croissants, creamy milk shakes, cheesy dips. I mean the list is endless but thankfully we have some recipes like this Spiced Peanut Mix that make us feel like there are still chances to fit in those skinny tight jeans, remember the one hiding in your closet for years! ?
So to make these all you need is roasted peanuts. If you don’t have roasted peanuts at home, you can easily roast them in a pan on stovetop! Once they are crispy, add freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos and spices and there you have it! It’s so delicious that whenever we make it, it’s the first thing everyone finishes! The only catch : You have to eat them as soon as they are ready or they get soggy but I suppose that shouldn’t be a problem at all!
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- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ jalapeno, chopped
- ¼ + ⅛ cup chopped red onion
- Salt to taste
- Red Chili powder as per taste
- Juice of ½ a lime or more/less as per taste
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnishing
- ** If you don't have roasted peanuts, than take a pan and add peanuts. Roast them on stove top at medium - medium low gas. Keep stirring them in between so they don't burn. Roast them until they get nicely crunchy & slightly golden.
- Let them cool fully. At this point they will get more crunchy.
- Once completely cool, add them to a bowl. To it add chopped tomato, onion, jalapenos and all the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix & taste for seasoning. Serve immediately.
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What a creative recipe, Ami! I love this spiced mix. Sounds like it has so much flavor! Delish!
This peanut mix sounds delicious, Ami! I love the diced tomatoes in there…oh, and jalapenos make everything better! 🙂
I love these masala peanuts! They are so good!
I’ve never seen anything like this before! I love peanuts though, and this snack looks mouthwateringly delicious!
What a creative and delicious snack idea!
Thanks Angie!
This is a very interesting recipe! I saw the title Spiced Peanut Mix, and then when I looked at the picture I thought it was salsa – I had to rub my eyes for a second 🙂 Crunchy, spicy and zesty – that’s a perfect snack for the Super Bowl!
Hehe thanks Melanie!! It’s our favorite here and tastes amazing with CHILLED beer!!
This is so interesting and different! So I am curious… do you eat this with a spoon? Or scooped up with some kind of chip or cracker? Sounds so yummy! I love the interesting mix of flavors!
Actually Jess we eat it with spoon!! And along with some CHILLED beer!! A must!! 😉
I love how quick and easy this recipe is! And so unique!
Thanks Jessica!!
Snacks are a must at all times (and especially for football!). This sounds delicious!
I totally agree with you!! Hope you enjoy your weekend 🙂