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One of the best ways to get flavor from nuts, is to roast them. When you roast nuts, the oils are released, the flavors are enhanced, and they obtain a great crunch.
I personally think roasting nuts gets rid of the ‘gritty’ and rubbery texture of nuts, making me more inclined to eat them. Nuts can be a great snack: they are high in protein, low in starch, and they take a longer time to digest so this means your hunger is satisfied for a longer period of time. Nuts are also a great topping for salads, soups, and pastas.
So try roasting and do a ‘taste test’ to compare which way you prefer.
Foodie tip: Be sure to store all nuts in your refrigerator to prevent them from going rancid.
Maple and Honey Roasted Pecans
Ingredients:
3 tablespoon REAL maple syrup, (Grade A please…don’t use imitation maple syrup)
2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 ½ cups pecans
Directions:
Mix the first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Add pecans. Mix together. The mixture will be somewhat moist but if you feel like the mixture is too moist, you can gradually add more pecans.
On a large cookie sheet with sides, add a silpat or parchment paper to the bottom so that the nuts don’t stick. Spread the nut mixture over the top. Put in a 300 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Stir about every 10 minutes to make sure they cook evenly and to be sure they do not burn. Pull pan out of the oven and place on a cooking rack. The nuts may be a bit moist still. This is OK, once they cool, this will evaporate a bit. Let cool completely. Store nuts in an airtight container IN THE REFRIGERATOR, this will keep them crunchy longer and keep them from going rancid (bad).
For great recipes to utilize roasted nuts: Mixed green salad with vanilla fig balsamic vinaigrette, Spinach mascarpone pasta with dried cherries and roasted pecans, Roasted pears with feta and honey
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