Pecans

August 13, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

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.

This is a simple recipe that makes a great side dish for dinner! The combination of celery and pecans might seem odd but they are perfectly combined in this dish. The pecans and nuts in general are full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and the American Heart Association recommends nuts as part of a healthy dietary pattern.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/SimpleCookingwithHeart/Go-Nuts-But-just-a-little

Celery Salad

CourseAppetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables

Servings

Celery Salad

CourseAppetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables

Servings

Ingredients

8 sticks celery
1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Servings:

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Instructions

Chop celery and place in large bowl.
Toast pecans and add to celery.
Whisk together green onion, mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Pour over celery and pecans.
Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

Spiced Nuts

June 18, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Do you have a party in your future? If so, this dish will make you go nuts when you make it! It’s zesty flavor is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!!

A bowl of our Spiced Nut recipe ready for your next party on a festive table cloth and a wooden cutting board!

Spiced Chili Nuts

Making your own seasoning for your nuts saves you money and reduces the sodium.

CourseSnacks

Servings

12 3 Tablespoon servings

Servings

12 3 Tablespoon servings

Spiced Chili Nuts

Making your own seasoning for your nuts saves you money and reduces the sodium.

CourseSnacks

Servings

12 3 Tablespoon servings

Servings

12 3 Tablespoon servings

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon water
1 egg white large
2 Tablespoons honey
2 1/4 cups unsalted mixed nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: 3 Tablespoon servings

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whisk water, egg white, honey in a large bowl. Add nuts and toss well to coat. Add the next 5 ingredeints and make sure the nuts are coated evenly.
Spread nuts on a 9X13 inch baking pan and bake for 15-25 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Frozen Greek Yogurt Snack Bars

June 17, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Pecans

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!

Parmesan Celery Salad

Spiced Nuts

Frozen Greek Yogurt Snack Bars

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