Party Time: Guilt-Free Holiday Recipes

Sweet and Smoky Pecans
Evan Sklar
 
Dieting around the holidays? Bah, humbug! Here, 12 guilt-free, crowd-pleasing ways to enjoy the season's eatings.

Appetizers: Sweet and Smoky Pecans

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.

2. Spread the nuts on the baking sheet; roast, tossing halfway through, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

3. Let the nuts cool. Serve.

Nutrition facts per serving: 220 calories, 3g protein, 8g carbohydrate, 22g fat (1.9g saturated), 3g fiber



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Comments ( 3 )
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bclevine53 wrote:

Sounds great, I am ready to taste.

12/10/2009 03:12:20 PM Report Abuse
zena.smith wrote:

wonderbah!!

12/10/2009 02:24:06 PM Report Abuse
jessica2783 wrote:

love the sweet and smokey pecans! we also tried substituting cinnamon for the paprika - delish both ways

12/8/2009 12:30:00 PM Report Abuse
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