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A. If you’re roasting them au
naturel without adding butter, honey or any kind of
glaze, then the nutrition numbers for roasted pecans are
the same as for raw, shelled pecans (rich in vitamin E,
zinc, fiber, antioxidant compounds and heart-healthy
monounsaturated fats).
Pecans
that have been brushed with butter and/or sugar and then
roasted, however, can provide many more calories than
fresh roasted pecans.
To get all the great nutrition
without all the extra fat and calories, follow these
simple instructions on how to roast the perfect Georgia
pecan:
- Preheat the oven to 300
degrees.
- Place ½ cup of shelled
pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for approximately 7
minutes.
- Check toward the end, to be
sure they don’t burn.
After cooling, you can serve
them as is at get-togethers or freeze them (whole or
chopped) for use in recipes.
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