{Cacahuates Oaxaqueños} Chile And Lime Mexican Peanuts Recipe

One of the most classic bar snacks you'll come across when you travel to Mexico are chile and lime peanuts. This version is a twsit on the Oaxacan style peanuts but adds a bit of lime, a touch of sugar, and some sesame seeds.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

Dry Measuring Cups And Spoons
Glass Bowls
10-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Zest of limes
4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar or raw sugar
2 tablespoons canola, grapeseed, or coconut oil
6 to 8 dried chile de arbol
6 medium garlic cloves halved lengthwise
3 cups raw peanuts (or you can use roasted unsalted peanuts)

Instructions

To Make The Chile Lime Peanuts Combine the lime zest, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar in a large heatproof (glass or metal) mixing bowl and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved then set aside.
Place the oil, dried chiles, and garlic cloves cut-side down in a large cast iron pan and heat over medium-low heat. Cook until the garlic is golden brown and everything is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Zest of limes, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons canola, grapeseed, or coconut oil, 6 to 8 dried chile de arbol, 6 medium garlic cloves
Remove the chile to the bowl with the sesame mixture then add the peanuts to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the peanuts are toasted and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the peanuts into the bowl with the lime mixture and use a couple of spoons to toss until the peanuts are really well covered.
Let the peanuts sit aside until they're just cool so the flavors are set, about 10 minutes.
3 cups raw peanuts

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 390mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

Keyword mexican bar snack, oaxacan snack, spiced peanuts