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Sweet and Savory Herb Roasted Pecans

December 29, 2015

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Almonds are so last year! Sweet and Savory Herb Roasted Pecans are the new go to work snack! They go toe to toe against almonds. I’ve paired some savory rosemary and thyme with orange zest and sugar coating to highlight the maple flavor in these pecans.

 

Almonds are so last year! Pecans are the new go to work snack! They go toe to toe against almonds. I've paired some savory rosemary and thyme with orange zest and sugar coating to highlight the maple flavor in these pecans.

You’ve had lunch.  It’s not time to head home yet, but you have that …. Feeling in your stomach.  It wants to growl or it just wants something in it.  Nothing huge like another meal, but something.  You have chips.  You have cookies.  There’s chocolate.  And there’s left over nibbles from the holiday party in your drawer.

 

Oh.  Come on.  You know you have one.  Admit it.  A snack drawer in your desk where you stash nibbles for the morning or afternoon.  It’s not full of healthy foods, I’m sure.  If it’s anything like mine, it’s bits and pieces of cookies, chips, maybe a nut bar or something.  Nothing that is really healthy lives in that drawer.

 

 

That is, until now.

 

Make a batch of these roasted pecans and you’ll wind up throwing all that other stuff out.  Trust me on this one!  Just look at those nuts right there!!  You can’t resist them.  They’re staring at you.  They’re screaming, “EAT ME!”  Please, oblige them.  And take a bite.

 

 

Since we’re in the season of the constant food coma, these pecans are a healthy and welcome change from all the fats, sweets, and just downright unhealthy foods we have all been eating.  Unless you’re like that ONE person that just doesn’t eat.  Sorry.  So not me.  Forgetting to eat is not something that will EVER come out of my mouth.

 

That’s why I try to stick to healthier snacks like pecans.  Did you know that pecans have 19 vitamins and minerals?  They’re rich in oleic acids – ya know, the good fat?  And they have antioxidants to prevent plaque buildup on arteries.  And, here’s the kicker for me, pecans are rich in B3 which is the fatigue fighting vitamin.  So, they’re perfect in the afternoon for a quick little pick me up after lunch and before you head home for dinner.

 

 

And with a healthy snack like this in your drawer, you know it’s just going to have amazing flavor to wake up your taste buds and that B3 to wake the rest of you up.  Seriously.  See those flecks of herbs right there?  Ya know, those little green pieces?  Those are flecks of fantastic flavor.  They’re F cubed!!

 

 

I didn’t want these to be all savory.  If you’re like me, you want something just a little sweet in the afternoons.  That’s why I candy coated these a little bit.  It’s just a simple sugar and water candy coating that is simple to make, but does make a world of difference with these little gems.

 

 

Since I’m one of those mindless nibblers, I have to put mine in a container.  There’s almost always a plastic cup or a mug in my drawer.  I fill that up with a handful and then I have automatic portion control.

 

Not that these are THAT bad, but, ya know, everything in moderation.  Including these nuts!  Cause I could seriously pound the whole bag of these things!

 

What’s your favorite healthy snack?

 

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Almonds are so last year! Sweet and Savory Herb Roasted Pecans are the new go to work snack! They go toe to toe against almonds. I've paired some savory rosemary and thyme with orange zest and sugar coating to highlight the maple flavor in these pecans.

Sweet and Savory Herb Roasted Pecans

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Almonds are so last year! Sweet and Savory Herb Roasted Pecans are the new go to work snack! They go toe to toe against almonds. I've paired some savory rosemary and thyme with orange zest and sugar coating to highlight the maple flavor in these pecans.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 24 ounces raw pecans
  • 2 tablespoons minced, fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced, fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, and continue to lightly boil until the temperature reaches 250.
  3. While the syrup is boiling, place the pecans on a baking sheet and roast for about 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully as the pecans can burn very easily. Remove from the oven and place in a heat resistant bowl. Set aside.
  4. Once the sugar mixture reaches 250, remove from heat and stir in the herbs and orange zest. Pour the mixture over the roasted pecans and stir until all the pecans are coated.
  5. Pour the pecans on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray. Cool complete before breaking apart and serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
© Chris Campbell
Category: Appetizers & Snacks

 

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gifts From the Kitchen, Holiday BakingTagged: Appetizer, citrus, gifts from the kitchen, holiday baking, pecan, snack

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  1. Lisa @ Drugstore Divas says

    January 7, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Oh my gosh, these sound AMAZING! I love pecans so I’m going to try them soon.

    Thanks for sharing with us at the Tips & Tricks party. That’s how I found you. We hope you’ll come back and join us on Monday!

    Reply
    • Christie Campbell says

      January 8, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy them, Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Gabriela says

    January 7, 2016 at 3:51 am

    Oh my word. I must make these. Pinning now. You know those coated nut kiosks in the mall? My nose always sniffs them out and then I walk very slowly past. Every time. 🙂 I am excited to try a savory kind!

    Reply
    • Christie Campbell says

      January 8, 2016 at 10:32 am

      Thank you! I do the same, Gabriela. I’m trying to ease my way into making them at home. I hope you enjoy these!

      Reply
  3. chellie says

    January 5, 2016 at 10:44 am

    “everything in moderation” is my motto! These look scrumptious!!

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    • Christie Campbell says

      January 8, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you, Chellie! I need to remember that more often than not.

      Reply
  4. amindfullmom says

    December 31, 2015 at 8:18 am

    I am always craving a mix between sweet and salty, so I know I would love these!

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    • Christie Campbell says

      January 4, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks! I’m not usually a sweet and salty combo person. I’m more either or, but these nuts are pretty addictive even for me!

      Reply
  5. Denise Wright says

    December 31, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Pecan’s are one of my favorite nuts…this looks awesome. Pinning for sure as I have a Nuts board! Your orange and rosemary almonds recipe looks tasty too. I too have been in a food coma. One more dinner out tonight and i get to get back into healthy eating yahoo! Happy New Year Christie!!!!

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    • Christie Campbell says

      January 4, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Denise! I hope you didn’t get too far into a coma this weekend. Happy New Year to you, too! <3

      Reply

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