Best 10 Herbed Pecans Recipes

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Herbed pecans are a delightful and versatile snack or ingredient that can add a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you enjoy them on their own, sprinkled on salads or yogurt, or used as a crunchy topping for main courses, herbed pecans are sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create your own delicious herbed pecan recipe that is both easy and flavorful.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED PECANS



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So simple, so good! Have tried several different combinations of spices, but keep coming back to this one. I use only pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

HERB-ROASTED PECANS



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With fresh thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and a touch of sugar, these herb-roasted pecans strike that perfect sweet-and-salty balance. They make a great addition to a spread of snacks for a pool party or backyard barbecue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups (11 ounces) pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg white, whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine pecans, sugar, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir in egg white.
  • Spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until golden, 15 to 18 minutes (if mixture sticks to pan, scrape up with a spatula). Let cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
1 pound pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

HERBED PECAN STUFFING



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"From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain says, "I've updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multi-grain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups cubed day-old multi-grain bread
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225°. Place bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until partially dried, tossing occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 325°., Meanwhile, combine raisins and apple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt, sage, thyme, fennel seeds and pepper; remove from the heat. Beat egg and broth; add to vegetable mixture with bread cubes and raisin mixture. Toss well. Stir in pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SPICY PECANS



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These pecans are great to nibble on along with some eggnog.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
5 cups (20 ounces) pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread coated pecans in a single layer onto the baking sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees. Rotate the sheets in oven, and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Immediately spread pecans in a single layer on clean parchment paper; let cool before serving or storing.

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS



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Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are seasoned with cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. They make a great hostess gift, too. -Carol Feaver, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED PECANS



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Make and share this Roasted Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki G.

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -5 cups pecans
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
seasoning salt (I use McCormick's Season-All)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 9x13 pan.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and pecans.
  • Stir approximately every 15 minutes.
  • Bake at 250 Fahrenheit for about 1+ hours until pecans are done (baked completely through).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle to taste with seasoning salt.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons egg white (1 extra-large egg)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups whole pecan halves (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with the cooking spray or brush it lightly with oil.
  • Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds, until light and frothy. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chile powder, cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pecans and mix well, until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture, including any liquid, onto the prepared pan and spread in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing twice with a metal spatula. Each time you toss the pecans, spread them out again in one layer. When they're done, sprinkle with fleur de sel and allow to cool completely; they will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

CAJUN SPICED PECANS



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Make and share this Cajun Spiced Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 bowl, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375¼F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add the pecans - saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar and cook until caramelized.
  • Stir in the paprika, chile powder and cumin. Add the vinegar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Season with salt.
  • Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and bake in an oven until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pecans. Look for plump, unblemished pecans with a rich, dark color. Avoid any nuts that are cracked or have signs of mold.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. Toasting brings out the flavor of the pecans and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. The combination of herbs and spices you use will determine the flavor of your herbed pecans. Some popular options include rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pecans. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are fragrant and have a slightly golden color.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before serving. This will help them to crisp up and make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Herbed pecans are a delicious and versatile snack or addition to many dishes. They can be enjoyed on their own, added to salads, yogurt, or oatmeal, or used as a topping for chicken, fish, or vegetables. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there's sure to be a herbed pecan recipe that you'll love.

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