Power Eating

Perfect Pecans
This spicy holiday treat can be served with fruit and cheese as a cocktail accompaniment, or a great dessert.

2 cups pecans
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
No-stick cooking spray

1. Toast pecans in nonstick skillet on medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. In a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon, and allspice together, and add it to the hot toasted pecans. Continue to stir frequently until the sugar melts and the nuts are coated; about 7 minutes.
3. Lightly coat a glass dish with cooking spray, and pour finished nuts onto the dish to cool. Store in a tightly sealed container.

16, 2 tablespoon servings
Each serving contains 134 calories, 1 gram protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, 10 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, 0 mg cholesterol