CHILI PECANS

Chili Pecans image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Time 12m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 can (6 ounces) shelled pecan halves
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Stir until dry and sizzling.
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.
Turn pecans out onto several thicknesses of paper toweling to drain. Let cool slightly. Pecans are best within an hour of being made.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams