Chili Roasted Peanuts With Dried Cherries Recipes

CHILI-ROASTED PEANUTS WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 300 to 325°F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Add the raw peanuts and toss to coat evenly with the melted butter.
• 2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, white pepper, salt, oregano, and cayenne; set aside.
• 3. Spread the peanuts in a single layer on a large sheet pan and lightly toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
• 4. Transfer the peanuts into a large bowl and coat with the dry ingredients. Mix in the cherries until uniformly blended.
• 5. Cool completely, then cover and store at room temperature (lasts up to 2 weeks). * Can substitute raisins or dried cranberries in place of the dried cherries, if desired.

CHILI ROASTED PEANUTS WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small sauce pan.
• Coat the raw peanuts with the melted butter.
• Mix together all remaining ingredients (except cherries).
• Toast the peanuts in a 300-325°F oven for about 10 minutes shaking the pan occasionally.
• Transfer the peanuts to a large bowl and toss to coat with the mixed dry ingredients.
• Mix in cherries until uniformly blended.
• Cover and store at room temperature.

DRIED CHERRY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 cup of broth. Place cherries in small bowl. Add hot broth and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Do not brown. Add turkey; cook until it is no longer pink.
• Add bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, coriander, mustard and oregano. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and remaining broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in beans, cilantro and cherry mixture. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated.

CHILI ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook one minute. Add peanuts and stir to combine.
• Transfer peanuts to baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes (or until brown). Remove from oven and sprinkle with chili powder and toss.
• Cool and then transfer to airtight containers.
• Store at least 8 hours before serving.