We’re Kickin’ It seasoned pecans bring extra kick and deeper flavor to these traditionally seasoned superfood pecan tacos. For added crunch, substitute red or green cabbage for your usual lettuce or mixed salad greens. Serve with corn or flour tortillas and remember to add all your usual favorites such as chopped tomatoes, diced green onion, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite cheese such as cojita, mild feta, cheddar or Monterey Jack.
Nutrient-dense foods such as pecans are sometimes called “superfoods.” Pecans have more health benefits than you might think. A handful of pecans gives you 3 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates, 18 g of good fats, and 11% of your daily dietary fiber. With their perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, and chewy goodness, we think pecans are super no matter how or when you eat them.
1cupWutta Nut! We're Kickin' It chopped pecan halves
1teaspoonpecan or extra virgin olive oil
½cupdiced onion
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonoregano
½teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonblack pepper
⅛teaspooncayenne
Instructions
Combine all spices, mix well, then toast in a dry pan over medium heat. When spices have darkened slightly and are fragrant, add oil and onion and stir till onion is coated in spices. Be careful to not let the oil fry the spices or onion. Cook about 4 minutes, until onion is translucent.
Add pecans to warm.
Transfer mixture to food processor and pulse until consistency of ground beef, about 8 to 10 pulses.
