Chili Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 can (6 ounces) shelled pecan halves
• 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
• ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    639 calories; 66 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 36 grams monounsaturated fat; 20 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 549 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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about 2 cups

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Stir until dry and sizzling.
2. Sprinkle chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar over pecans and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle lemon juice into skillet and cook until the juice has evaporated.
3. Turn pecans out onto several thicknesses of paper toweling to drain. Let cool slightly. Pecans are best within an hour of being made.

12 minutes