Chili Pecans Recipes

CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the Confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
• Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
• Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Do your best to make sure the nuts are evenly spread out (if they are clumped together, they won't cook evenly). Scrape out every last bit of glaze from the bowl and drizzle over the nuts. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pecans are caramelized and the caramel on the baking sheet is a rich brown color but not burnt. (The nuts around the edges will darken first; watch closely so they don't burn.)
• Immediately slide the parchment off of the hot baking sheet and allow the pecans to cool completely on the countertop (this stops the cooking process and prevents the nuts from burning). Once cool, remove the pecans from the parchment, breaking apart any clusters if necessary, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
• Note: If the nuts are sticky after cooling, that means they are a bit undercooked. Pop them back in the oven for a few minutes and let cool again.

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.

GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Pour tomatoes into a large stockpot over medium heat.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the stockpot.
• Cook and stir chorizo in the same hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chorizo to the stockpot.
• Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic until very well cooked and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to the stockpot with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans into the pot.
• Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and lightly saute bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add to the stockpot.
• Add corn to the stockpot and season with additional salt and pepper. Add hot sauce to taste and simmer for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.

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.

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 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)