Description
This super simple toasted pecan recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort, adding an irresistible crunch and nutty depth to any dish. It’s a quick, family-friendly method for oven-browned halves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350(degree)F (175(degree)C).
- Prepare Pecans: Spread 1 cup (100g) pecan halves in a single layer on a standard rimmed baking sheet.
- Coat Pecans: Drizzle with 1 teaspoon (5ml) optional melted unsalted butter or coconut oil and sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt, if using. Toss gently to coat each pecan evenly.
- Bake Pecans: Bake for 8-12 minutes, watching their progress closely.
- Stir Halfway: Stir pecans once halfway through (4-6 minutes) to ensure even browning and prevent scorching.
- Check Doneness: Expect a fragrant, deeply nutty aroma and golden-brown edges. They will firm up once cooled. If too pale after 10 minutes, add 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
Pecans will firm up once cooled. For savory notes, add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika. For sweet, sprinkle cinnamon sugar or apply a maple syrup glaze after toasting. Ensure a single layer and stir halfway for even browning. Air fryer (300(degree)F (150(degree)C) for 5-7 min) and stovetop (medium-low heat for 3-5 min) are alternative methods.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (25 g)
- Calories: 175 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: toasted pecans, easy recipe, healthy snack, nutty, oven browned, quick meals, meal prep, savory, sweet