Best Sugar Free Spiced Pecans Recipes

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EASY & HEALTHY SPICED NUTS RECIPE (SUGAR FREE)



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This recipe for savory healthy spiced nuts gives you another flavor option, producing delicious nuts in just minutes.

Provided by Jami Boys

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (I use hot)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon rounded cayenne pepper (or more/less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive (coconut, or peanut oil)
2 cups raw nuts like pecans (walnuts, almonds & cashews)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a small cookie sheet with parchment or silicone.
  • Combine all the spices in a medium bowl that will hold the nuts, too. Add oil and mix until smooth.
  • Dump the nuts into the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated and spread evenly on the prepared pan in a single layer.
  • Bake nuts for 12-15 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
  • Remove from oven and stir once more before letting sit on pan to cool for about an hour. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Calories 127 kcal, Sugar 0.8 g, Sodium 114 mg, Fat 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g

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

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.

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.

CINNAMON SPICED PECANS



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Here is a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Spiced cinnamon pecans are nice to have on hand during the Christmas season to serve as an appetizer or add to your cookie plate, or to give as gifts packaged in decorated jars or containers! I love making foods that will delight my family or guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 pound large pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add pecans; stir until coated. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; mix well. , Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet to cool on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY SPICED PECANS



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The combination of spices on these nuts seems to warm everyone on cold winter days. I made this recipe several times over the holidays. -Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over low heat, toast pecans in butter for 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring often. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and spices. Add pecans and toss to coat. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. , Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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