Roasted pecans have many delicious uses.
Pecan is a word from the Algonquin Indians that loosely translates as "all nuts requiring a stone to crack." Pecans, like most nuts, are high in healthy monounsaturated fats which are thought to lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. One way of preparing pecans for eating as a snack or a garnish or to add into baked goods like breads or cakes is to lightly roast them on the stove top. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Heat a non-stick pan or skillet on medium to high heat on a stove. Allow it to get very hot, then reduce the heat a little before adding the nuts.
2. Place pecans in the prepared skillet and begin to toss them immediately to keep from scorching them. If they rest too long on one spot, they are likely to burn.
3. Toss until the pecans begin to brown and smell toasty. This usually only takes one or two minutes.
4. Remove the nuts from the pan as soon as they are done. Place them in a bowl or on a plate to cool.
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