Pecan Recipes

2013 Royalty Pecans™ Recipe Challenge Winner: Healthiest Recipe. This recipe was submitted by Michelle in Minnesota. This salad is an easy choice for a meal or side. 

Here's an easy recipe featuring our Tex Mex pecans that you can add to any meal. It's incredibly versatile in that you can adjust the spiciness up or down, depending on personal preference. We like pork for this recipe, but you can substitute a meat lower in fat, like turkey, if you prefer. 

Serve with a side salad and your favorite pasta or rice (or substitute spaghetti squash or riced cauliflower if you prefer).

Ingredients

• 1lbs pork mince
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. garlic (or 2 finely chopped garlic cloves)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1.5 tsp. black pepper
• finely chopped chives (as much you have/want)
• 1/4 cup Royalty Pecan Tex Mex Pecans
• Your preferred oil for browning the meatballs in a pan
• Additional spices to taste (cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, etc)

 

Instructions

• Chop the Tex Mex Pecans into a fine chop. The finer the better, since we’ll mix this with the meat. 
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Roll the meat mixture into balls.
• In a skillet, non-stick frying pan, or electric frying pan, heat the oil and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Move them into a casserole dish and bake at 350F for 10 - 20 minutes depending on the size of your meatballs. To make sure they are fully cooked cut one in half or use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F.

The new pecan season won't reach its peak until November, but peach season is currently in full swing. This recipe features peaches and pecans in a buttery, sweet, crunchy treat.

Need a snack? Make some homemade granola bars! These tempting treats are made with delicious real food ingredients ...

This is a delicious treat anyone can make. A fruit parfait sprinkled with pecans is a cool, creamy, crunchy, dessert that's perfect for the summer (no baking!). Since it's July, we used fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries for a red, white, and blue theme. Choose your favorite seasonal berries and add as much or as little of each ingredient as you want. For a refreshing twist, try using frozen fruit.

This salad is a light, healthy, tasty addition to your full Thanksgiving dinner (or any meal). Check out our blog for more Royalty Pecan recipes and tell us about your own favorite holiday recipes!

This month we're featuring one of the winning recipes from our recent Royalty Pecans Recipe Contest. Thanks to Cara from Texas, we have this interesting blend of ingredients creating a dish that's definitely worth a try!

This decadent dish is a variation of traditional bread pudding.

This quick and easy shortbread recipe makes the perfect tart crust! Add a spoonful of your favorite fruit preserves and a toasted pecan to make a delicious treat.

This recipe was submitted by Cathy in Texas. These dense, hearty pancakes can be stored in your fridge or freezer and warmed up later for a quick snack! Perfect for busy kids headed to school (or busy grown-ups headed to work)

If you're looking for a little pick-me-up, try this simple and satisfying recipe for caramelized pecans roasted in a sweet coffee glaze.

Looking for new ideas for Thanksgiving dinner? Try this amazing (and nutritious!) creation made with roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, cranberries, pecans, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Our Cranberry Crunch roasted and flavored pecans would be perfect in this dish, but you can also start with fresh Royalty Pecan halves and toast them yourself. This recipe was sent to us by Kimberley in North Carolina.

Ingredients

1-2 large sweet potatoes, cubed (about 1 ½ lbs.)
2 tablespoons olive oil plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 oz. fresh baby spinach
1 ½ cups Cranberry Crunch Royalty Pecans*
½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a baking dish.

Place potatoes on the prepared dish and drizzle on 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat potatoes well and arrange them in one layer. Roast potatoes until golden brown (about 30 minutes) and set aside.

Create a homemade vinaigrette by combining honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and some salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and whisk again to emulsify.

Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and add half of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Place spinach on serving plates. Top with roasted potatoes, cranberries, pecans and cheese. Drizzle with the rest of the vinaigrette.

*To make your own toasted pecans:

Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add shelled Royalty Pecans and toss continuously until just barely golden. Remove from heat and pan immediately.