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Peppered Pecans

Name: Peppered Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground dried thyme; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®); 0.125 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring; 1 pound pecan halves

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I like this roasted nut recipe because it doesn't use any added oil or butter - my husband likes this because it's nice and spicy! These have become a Thanksgiving tradition at our house, and make a tasty (albeit unusual) addition to salads, especially with the Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette from this site.

Recipe by JJOYB53

Updated on January 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

4 1/2 cups of peppered pecans

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground dried thyme
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
1 pound pecan halves

Directions

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large heavy roasting pan with cooking spray.
Mix black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and dried thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring and whisk to mix. Drop in pecans and stir to coat well. Pour coated pecans into a colander to drain off extra egg white mixture; return to bowl and add the pepper mixture. Stir well to coat each pecan with spices.
Spread pecans in prepared roasting pan. Roast in preheated oven for 5 minutes and stir pecans; roast an additional 5 minutes and stir again. Turn off heat and roast pecans an additional 5 to 10 minutes until pecans are lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and serve at room temperature.

Cook's Note

You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika for regular paprika to add a nice smoky flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161	Calories
16g	Fat
4g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 111mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.