Chili Lime 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)

CHILI-LIME PECANS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
• 2. Mix together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.
• 3. Add pecan halves and spread on sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pecans are toasted and dry. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

CRUNCHY CHILI LIME SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
• Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
• Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
• Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

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.