Best Spiced Pecans And Pepitas Recipes

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
2 cups shelled pecan halves

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and water until frothy. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, salt and cayenne. Stir the sugar mixture into the egg whites, then add the pepitas and pecans. Toss until the nuts are completely coated.
Evenly spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until crispy. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Toss together pecans, pepitas, oil, chili powder, and salted on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread in a single layer.
Bake, stirring once, until well toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Mixture can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 248.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.7

Spiced Pecans and Pepitas image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds), about 3 ounces
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss together pecans, pepitas, oil, chile powder, and salt on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread in a single layer. Bake, stirring once, until well toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.