How to Toast Pecans
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How to Toast Pecans
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Enhance the nutty flavor and golden color of raw pecans with one of these two simple methods for How to Toast Pecans. Ready in minutes using the stovetop or oven, and just one ingredient! Perfect for topping sweet or savory dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
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Instructions
Stove Top Method:
- Place pecans in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and darker brown in color, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes, until fragrant and darker brown in color. (You should also hear them sizzling!). Let cool completely before using.
Notes
- Trust your senses. The pecans are toasted and ready when they smell fragrant, appear darker brown in color, and make a sizzling sound when using the oven method. They may also sizzle in the stovetop method, but because of the direct heat, they can toast before they make much sound. Smell, look, and listen for indications that the pecans are toasted to prevent burning.
- Oven toast in a single layer. When toasting pecans in the oven, pick a baking sheet or dish that is large enough to spread the nuts into a single layer and stir after 4 minutes to help them toast evenly. Bake in batches if needed. This is my preferred method for this toasted pecans recipe because the nuts get a bit crisper throughout; however, both are delicious!
- Use in any baking recipe. Toasting pecans brings out their natural flavor and enhances their crispiness, so they are ready for all your favorite baked goods. Anytime there are pecans in a recipe, you can use toasted pecans in their place, or add chopped roasted pecans for extra crunch in your favorite cookies or breads. They also are fantastic on salads and sprinkled over ice cream!
- Add oil or seasoning after toasting. The natural oils in the nuts are sufficient to toast them, but you can add a little melted butter or oil to the hot nuts after toasting if desired. Sprinkle the pecans with salt or other seasonings while still warm. Try butter with cinnamon for topping carrot cake slices or olive oil and salt for sprinkling on roasted vegetables.
- Reduce cooking time for smaller pecans. When toasting pecan pieces or chopped pecans, reduce the cooking time. Smaller nut pieces will brown more quickly so look, listen, and smell to achieve the best results.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
684kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
71g
(109%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Monounsaturated Fat
40g
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 684 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 684kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 71g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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