Sugar-and-Spice Pecans

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
16%
Sugar-and-Spice Pecans
70 min.
15
229kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Sugar-and-Spice Pecans, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any gathering. Whether you're hosting a cozy get-together or simply looking for a satisfying snack, these pecans are sure to impress. With their irresistible crunch and aromatic spices, they make for an excellent antipasti or appetizer that everyone will love.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The combination of egg white, sugar, and a medley of spices like cinnamon and ginger creates a mouthwatering coating that clings to each pecan, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

Not only are these Sugar-and-Spice Pecans delicious, but they are also easy to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you can have a batch ready in about 70 minutes. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy them fresh or store them for later snacking. Perfect for sharing or savoring on your own, these pecans are a delightful treat that will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  •  egg whites 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoon orange zest 
  • cups pecans 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Whisk egg white in a large bowl until foamy.
  3. Add pecans, and stir until evenly coated.
  4. Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl until blended.
  5. Sprinkle sugar mixture over pecans; stir gently until pecans are evenly coated.
  6. Spread pecans in a single layer in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  7. Bake at 350 for 24 to 26 minutes or until pecans are toasted and dry, stirring once after 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, and let cool until completely cool (about 30 minutes).
  9. Note: To make ahead, prepare pecans as directed. Store in a zip-top plastic freezer bag at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat77.23%
Carbs18.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.67
Glycemic Load
4.78
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.2413041914773%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.12mg
Delphinidin
2.12mg
Catechin
2.1mg
Epigallocatechin
1.64mg
Epicatechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:228.72kcal
11.44%
Fat:20.96g
32.25%
Saturated Fat:1.8g
11.25%
Carbohydrates:11g
3.67%
Net Carbohydrates:8.08g
2.94%
Sugar:7.83g
8.7%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.45mg
0.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.91g
5.81%
Manganese:1.38mg
68.81%
Copper:0.35mg
17.56%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.83%
Fiber:2.92g
11.69%
Magnesium:35.84mg
8.96%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.84%
Phosphorus:81.21mg
8.12%
Iron:0.78mg
4.34%
Potassium:125.75mg
3.59%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.14%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.74%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Selenium:1.63µg
2.32%
Calcium:22.69mg
2.27%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.8%
Folate:6.62µg
1.65%
Vitamin C:0.87mg
1.05%
Vitamin K:1.06µg
1.01%