It's Snack Time!

Since February is National Snack Food Month, I'm sharing some awesome snack recipes I've discovered online. I love big bold flavors, but simple & easy to make. :-) I think the following selections fit the bill. First here's a little lighthearted snack humor!

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Now let's get down to business...

Honey-Roasted Chipotle-Rosemary Chex Party Mix

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2  cups Corn Chex™ cereal

• 1 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal

• 1 cup Wheat Chex™ cereal

• 1 cup mixed nuts

• 1 cup bite-size pretzels

• 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular bagel chips

• 3/4 cup salted butter

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder

• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

•   1/2 teaspoon of salt

Directions:

1.Heat oven to 325°F.

2.In large ovenproof bowl or pan, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips. Set aside.

3.In medium microwavable bowl, melt butter. Stir in honey, brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, rosemary and salt. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, tossing well 3 to 5 minutes or until cereal mixture is evenly coated.

4.Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread onto paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes (or just start eating!). Store in airtight container. 

Source: Tablespoon

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

 

                                                    Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup Panko
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced to 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten  

 

Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

2. In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; set aside.

3. Working in batches, dredge zucchini rounds in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.

4. Add zucchini rounds to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

5. Serve immediately.

Source: Recipe Lion 

Nori & Sesame Popcorn

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp of rice seasoned furikake (look for it in the Ethnic food aisle of your major supermarket)

• 10 sheets of seaweed snack (Suggestion: Wasabi flavor)

• 1 tsp seasoned salt

• 1 bag popcorn

Direction:

1. Finely Chop 10 sheets of seaweed. 
2. Combine seaweed, fruitcake and seasoned salt. 
3. Prepare popcorn. 
4. Toss over warm popcorn and serve immediately.

Source: The Real Girl's Kitchen

Happy snacking!