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Party Time: Guilt-Free Holiday Recipes
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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2/2/2012 02:24:38 AM Report AbuseThere are about 35 g carbs in the whole recipe (not including fiber). That's pretty darn good for a holiday recipe!
12/24/2011 11:30:49 AM Report Abuse/too many carbs for a low carber
12/8/2011 03:35:40 PM Report AbuseSounds great, I am ready to taste.
12/10/2009 03:12:20 PM Report Abusewonderbah!!
12/10/2009 02:24:06 PM Report Abuselove 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