Chili Spiced Pecans Recipes

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)

SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, chili powder, cumin, allspice, cayenne, cinnamon, and paprika. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the sugar and soy sauce. Stir to melt and then stir in the spices.
• Add the pecans and toss to coat them in the spiced butter. Cook and toss until the butter is absorbed into the nuts, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread on a rimmed sheet pan and bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted and the coating is caramelized, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the sheet pan and serve warm.

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter. Add cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugar and salt; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

MAPLE GLAZED CHILLI SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• preheat oven to 375 degrees. line a baking sheet with foil. place pecans on cookie sheet. In a small bowl stir together maple syrup, chilli powder, cayenne and salt. Drizzle over pecans. Tossing to coat. arrange in a single layer. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until syrup is bubbling and deep golden brown. Remove from oven. remove from pan and place on a clean sheet of foil. makes 1 1/2 cups of pecans.

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.

CHILI PECANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Stir until dry and sizzling.
• Sprinkle chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar over pecans and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle lemon juice into skillet and cook until the juice has evaporated.
• Turn pecans out onto several thicknesses of paper toweling to drain. Let cool slightly. Pecans are best within an hour of being made.

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.