Chile Roasted Pecans Recipes

CHILI SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first nine ingredients; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

CHILI PECANS

Steps:

• To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• A medley of warm spices tempered with a touch of brown sugar is a great match for rich, nutritious pecans. They make a perfect nibble with a drink before dinner or afterward with a cup of espresso.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, brown sugar and garlic powder in a small bowl. Toss pecans and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pecans, tossing to coat. Spread the spiced nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the pecans, tossing every 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned and very fragrant, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let cool.
• Refrigerate chili pecans in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Smoked paprika is available at specialty stores, Spanish markets and through La Tienda, tienda.com, (888) 472-1022.
• Per 2-tablespoon serving: 102 calories; 22 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 12 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 193 mg sodium; 178 mg potassium
• 0 Carbohydrate Servings
• Exchanges: 2 fat (mono)

CHILE ROASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 deg F In a medium bowl, combine first four ingredients Mix well then microwave 30 sec Mix again and microwave 15 sec Add in oil, mix, and microwave 15 sec Stir to ensure sugar has dissolved In a large bowl, combine pecans with the chile syrup Toss nuts to coat evenly and well. Spread on large flat baking trays in a single layer Sprinkle additional sugar on top Bake 20-30 min, turning and sprinkling with additional sugar every 10 min Let cool before enjoying

TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
• Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

HOT AND SPICY PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
• Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

TOASTED CHILE PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Combine pecans, Kahlua, and oil.
• Toss well.
• Add chile powder, sugar, salt, and cayenne.
• Mix well.
• Place on a baking sheet that has been lightly oiled or that is covered with parchment paper.
• Bake in a preheated oven for a total of 20 to 25 minutes: bake for 10 minutes, then stir.
• Stir again about every 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and loosen with a spatula.
• Allow to cool.
• Break up if needed.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Note: Can be frozen.
• Can be chopped and used as a topping for desserts.