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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad is a simple side dish to compliment any dinner. Easy to pull together but full of healthy ingredients!

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  1. In a bowl, combine the oranges, onion, pecans and pepper.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Place the greens in a salad bowl.
  4. Top with orange mixture and avocado slices.
  5. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (204g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 230 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 58 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 350 mg 8 %

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies

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Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate. Try these delicious Pecan Apple Spice Cookies to get a delicious taste of fall! Perfect for any holiday cookie trade party!

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate.
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Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate.
Pecan Apple Spice Cookies
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  1. Preheat oven to 350, clean area, and wash apples
  2. In a small bowl, combine, flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in flour mixture until smooth
  5. Fold in apple and pecans
  6. Form the dough into 1” balls, place on cookie sheet, and press down.
  7. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm for that yummy warm fall feeling
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Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

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This Spinach and Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate a glorious winter crop here in Texas, grapefruit! This tangy salad makes the perfect addition to any dinner.

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Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
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  1. 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients. Set aside. 3. In a small bowl or container with lid, whisk or shake all of the vinaigrette ingredients. 4. Assemble the toppings over the salad mixture. Top with the vinaigrette and serve.
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Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories, 16g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 25mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 2g protein, 45% vitamin A, and 35% vitamin C. percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000- calorie diet.

Pumpkin Nut Muffins

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Fall and pumpkins go hand in hand. Make these Pumpkin Nut Muffins for the perfect breakfast, addition to lunch, or afternoon snack!


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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, pumpkin puree, pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  3. Stir in the chia seeds and pecan pieces.
  4. Line a muffin tin with liners and distribute evenly across 22 muffin wells.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes
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Pecans

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Pecans are staples in Texas and can be found in lots of favorites like pies! But they are also filled with healthy fats and can be incorporated into your diet in healthy ways, like in side dishes, salads, and healthy desserts. Learn more about these nuts below!

See our favorite pecan recipes!

Cracking pecans cans be tough but following these simple steps will truly change your perception.

STEP 1- BOIL PECANS FOR 10 MINUTES STEP 2- DRAIN AND LET THEM COOL FOR 10 MINUTES STEP 3- CRACK WITH EASE AND ENJOY!

 

Check out this Texas family that is passionate about Pecans!

Pecan Passion | Hajovsky Pecan Farm from Texas Farm Bureau on Vimeo.

Learn from the expert. Larry Stein is a pecan expert who works for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a Horticulture specialist and gives some good points to consider when looking at pecans.

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