SWEET, SALTY + SPICY PECANS

From the kitchen of Lynn Salmon-Easter, Reiki Master
Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison

These are a favorite snack in our family during the cold winter months.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika for mild flavor or ground chipotle for spicy

Directions:

1. Heat and stir the nuts and oil on medium until they start to sizzle.
2. Turn off the heat.
3. Sprinkle nuts with sugar and stir to toss and coat.
4. Sprinkle nuts with salt, paprika or ground chipotle and stir to coat.
5. Spread nuts on a plate or cookie sheet and allow to cool thoroughly.
6. When cool, place nuts in an airtight container and store at room temperature.

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