Toasted pecans

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Get a taste of 6 of our delicious flavored pecans. These 8oz bags are sure to last a “little” longer. Learn three easy ways to toast nuts and bring out their flavors. Read tips on chopping and preparing nuts for use in recipes. Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. There are a few ways to toast nuts, the dry skillet method being the most common and time-efficient, but the oven and microwave methods work well too.

Put the nuts in a dry skillet in an even layer and place the skillet over medium heat. Cook, shaking the skillet from time to time, stirring with a wooden spoon and frequently turning the pieces around until the nuts are golden brown and aromatic. As soon as they are browned and done, transfer them to a plate to cool off so they will stop cooking. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake them, stirring and occasionally turning, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer them to a plate to cool off and stop the cooking process. Put one cup of nuts on a microwave-safe plate or paper plate.

They will not look browned but you should be able to tell they are toasted by the nutty smell and flavor. You can use toasted nuts in any recipe calling for nuts or use ground toasted nuts as a protein-rich filler for meatloaf or meatballs. For a hearty salad think of coating chicken breast in ground toasted nuts and pan-frying it before adding it to the salad. Creamy coleslaw with a handful of nuts is just delicious. Use Them in Roasted Vegetables or Casseroles: Add crunch and flavor to roasted veggies or vegetable casseroles, and replace bread crumbs with nuts to offer a truly gluten-free dish. Use Them on Hot Cereals or Cold Granola Parfaits: Add toasted nuts to oatmeal or other cooked cereal bowls, like quinoa or farro.

Layer Greek yogurt, granola, and fruits, and sprinkle toasted nuts for added crunch and protein. Make Nut Butters: Whether toasted or not, nuts can turn into nut butter when processed in a proper blender or food processor. Add 2 cups of nuts and process until very fine. Then turn the blender on low until the nuts “churn” and then set it on high for a minute or so. Scrape down the sides and continue blending with a low-to-high pattern until all the nuts are blended into the butter. What Is a Pseudocereal or Non-Cereal Grain? Get easy-to-follow, delicious recipes delivered right to your inbox.