Roasted Spiced Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pecans in a bowl. Melt butter over low heat and stir in spices, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove from heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over pecans and mix well.
  2. Spread pecans evenly on a large rimmed cookie sheet and bake, stirring often, until dark brown and fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper while warm. Cool completely before serving. (Can be made up to a week ahead; keep covered and refrigerated.)

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

706 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 58.5g 75% DV
Carbs 49.4g 18% DV
Fiber 16.7g 59% DV
Sugar 11.3g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9785.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 852.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 55mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 697.5mcg 78% DV
Vitamin C 50mg 56% DV
Calcium 167.8mg 13% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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