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Spiced Pecans
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole pecans
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Spiced Nuts are a popular munchie during the holiday season.
Why Try? A great alternative to candy, and sure to be welcomed as a holiday savory.
Foodie Byte: Get fresh, whole pecans through local fundraisers and support a charity at the same time you are crossing some gifts off your list.
Preparation
- Bake the pecans spread out on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients together. Immediately after removing nuts from oven, pour into bowl with mixed ingredients and toss until all nuts are coated.
- Spread out to dry on a clean, parchment covered cookie sheet. Store tightly covered.
Nutritional Information
Calories 426, Carbohydrates 10g, Cholesterol 8mg, Fat 44g, Fat Calories 393, Fiber 5g, Protein 5g, Saturated Fat 5g, Sodium 742mg. Daily Values: Calcium 44.41mg 4%, Phos 159.58mg 16%, Copper 0.69mg 35%, Zinc 2.58mg 17%, Panto 0.5mg 5%, Magnesium 69.28mg 17%, Iron 1.57mg 9%, Vitamin B6 6%, Vitamin C 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Vitamin D 1%, Vit E-a-Toco 3%, Vitamin A 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.