Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!
If you’re looking for an incredibly easy-to-make snack, may I suggest checking out this recipe for chili lime roasted pecans? They’re delicious, and I’m confident you will enjoy them.
I found the original recipe many yeas ago in one of my old cookbooks, and I want to share it with you today, so you can enjoy them, too! They have great flavor, only a few simple ingredients AND you can make this recipe from start to finish in 20 minutes or less!
Because I am posting this recipe in the middle of the busy holiday season, I’d also like to mention that these pecans are a great foodie gift, too! Here’s how to make yummy Chili Lime Roasted Pecans.
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Make The Seasoning Mix
The first thing you will need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. so it will be ready to go as soon as the pecans are seasoned and ready for roasting.
To make the seasoning mix you are going to need fresh lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
Stir all these ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until fully combined and no lumps remain. You need a large enough bowl to hold 3 cups of pecan halves, which will be added later.
Season The Pecans Before Roasting
Place 3 cups of unsalted pecan halves in the bowl of seasoning mix. Gently stir, until all the pecans are coated with the seasoning mix.
Time To Bake
Now the pecans are ready for the oven (see how fast that was?). Line a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper (or aluminum foil, if you don’t have access to parchment paper).
Spread the seasoned pecans out on the baking sheet in a single layer, trying to leave a tiny bit of space between the nuts (for best result).
Bake the pecans at 350°F. for 12-14 minutes. Every 3-4 minutes, remove the pecans from the oven. Give the pecans a quick stir, then re-spread them on the parchment paper and pop them back in the oven.
When done, the seasoning should be dry on the pecans. Sometimes little tiny pieces that have broken off may get too crispy because of their size, but that is to be expected.
Serve The Chili Lime Roasted Pecans
Once the pecans are finished roasting, transfer the parchment paper (and pecans) off of the baking sheet and let them cool completely before serving.
When they are at room temperature, place them in a bowl and serve as a snack OR add them to a cheese platter or charcuterie board, etc.
The chili lime roasted pecans can also be a fun gift when wrapped or put in decorative containers and given to those you love for a delicious treat! They also freeze well, so you can make them ahead of time and enjoy later!
I hope you have the chance to make these delicious snacks, and trust you’ll enjoy the chili lime roasted pecans as much as I do!
Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day!
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Original recipe source: “Southern Living 2009 Annual Recipes”, page 247, published by Oxmoor House, Inc.
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Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups pecan halves unsalted/ unroasted
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a large baking sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper (or foil).
Stir lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, chili powder and cayenne pepper together in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
Add pecans to the bowl of seasoning mix. Gently stir, until all pecans are coated. Spread seasoned pecans on prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a bit of space between the nuts (for best results).
Bake at 350°F. for 12-14 minutes. Every 3-4 minutes, give the pecans a quick stir, then re-spread them and put them back in the oven. When done, seasoning should be "dry" on the pecans.
Transfer the parchment paper (and pecans) off the baking sheet; let pecans cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
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