Spiced Toasted Pecans

Name: Spiced Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 egg white; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup pecan halves

Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min
Makes1 cup (250 mL)

*PLUS Baking Time: 20 minutes

By Chatelaine

Ingredients

1 egg white
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Whisk egg white until frothy. Place 1 tbsp (15 mL) in another bowl. Discard remaining. Then whisk sugar and spices into the saved egg white. Add nuts and toss until evenly coated. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake in centre of oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts are dry and toasted, 20 to 25 min. If making ahead, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 202, Protein 2.7g, Carbohydrates 10.1g, Fat 18.2g, Sodium 199mg.

KIDS CAN HELP

coat nuts, then spread out on baking sheet.

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