Buttery Toasted Pecans
Posted: 10/21/19
Updated: 03/01/22
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These toasted pecans are so buttery and addictive! They’re a super easy and quick appetizer or topping for the holidays, and they’re just impossible to stop munching on. Perfect on salads, sweet potato casserole, or by themselves!
Why This Recipe Is So Good!
- They are so addictive – I couldn’t stop eating them, and that’s not usually like me!
- They are so quick and simple to make.
- They are great as a snack for the holidays and perfect to top salads.
- They are easy to make vegan, paleo or Whole30
How to Make It
These toasted nuts are so easy to make!
- Preheat the oven to 320F.
- Pour the butter over pecans and toss together and place on a baking sheet
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove and cool.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many uses for these pecans! They are perfect for snacking and to serving to guests as an appetizer. Use them to top a sweet potato casserole or add to salads and baked goods. They are so nutty and rich, you may have to cook up a double batch!
Are pecans good for you?
Pecans, like other nuts are a great source of fiber and protein. They also contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This recipe is a great way to get some goodness into your day!
How to make this recipe vegan, paleo or Whole30:
You can easily adapt these toasted pecans to fit in with your diet and lifestyle:
- To make vegan: swap out the butter for vegan butter or refined coconut oil
- Make it paleo or Whole30: swap out the butter for ghee
How long do toasted pecans last?
Once you have roasted the pecans, let them cool to room temperature, and store them in an airtight container in a cupboard or pantry. They will keep for at least a month – if they last that long!
Chef’s Tips
- Spread the pecans evenly on the baking sheet before cooking in a pre heated oven.
- Let the nuts cool and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Be sure to check out these other pecan recipes!
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Buttery Toasted Pecans
These toasted pecans are so buttery and addictive! They're a super easy and quick appetizer or topping for the holidays, and they're just impossible to stop munching on.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320F.
- Pour the butter over pecans and toss together and place on a baking sheet
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove and cool.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 196kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 243mg, Potassium: 101mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 102IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 1g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Turned out great, added some dried cranberries, almonds and cashews.
Thanks.
Yum! Sounds delicious!
Salt added before you cook them, I’m assuming?
Yes!
These look delightful – and they don’t really need anything else. Yum!