Spicy Nut Balls

Wow, these are hot and fun. Pop into hot soup, toss in a salad or add to your latest pasta creation. Hot sauce, tomato sauce and bread crumbs are mixed with toasted nuts, green onion and olive oil. Roll into bite-size balls and chill.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
• ¾ cup ground toasted mixed nuts
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix ground nuts and bread crumbs. Stir in olive oil, tomato paste, and hot sauce. Add minced green onion and parsley. Mix well.

Step 2

Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-size balls. Refrigerate until ready to use.