Valley Fig Growers
Chili-Spiced Cereal & Fig Snack Mix
Makes about 7 cups (14 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups stemmed, chopped (1/2-inch) Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Mission or Calimyrna Figs
- 3 cups crisp cereal squares (mix equal amounts of rice, wheat and corn varieties)
- 1 cup small square cheese-flavored crackers
- 1 cup bite-size pretzels
- 1 cup Spanish red-skinned peanuts or other roasted nuts
Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic or onion salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250° F. Place figs in small bowl. In separate small bowl, stir together oil and remaining seasoning ingredients. Drizzle 2 teaspoons seasoning mixture over figs and toss to blend; set aside. In large bowl, combine cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts. Drizzle with remaining seasoning mixture. Toss to blend. Spread on large baking sheet. Place in oven and roast for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes and adding figs during last 10 minutes. Spread mixture on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Information
amount per serving
- Calories 233
- % Calories from Fat 36%
- Fat 10
- Cholesterol 0
- Protein 5
- Carbohydrates 33
- Fiber 5
- Iron 4
- Sodium 322
- Calcium 83
- Potassium 293
