Toasted Pecans In The Microwave Recipe

Forget the oven! This is the easiest, fastest way to toast pecans to crunchy perfection in your microwave. Get perfectly nutty, aromatic pecans in just minutes – ideal for salads, desserts, or snacking!

Prep Time 1 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 854.9 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Toasted Pecans In The Microwave

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • Butter
  • 1 pinch sea salt (optional)

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How to Make Toasted Pecans In The Microwave

  1. Add 1 cup of pecan halves to a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from microwave and stir gently.
  4. Microwave for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove and stir again. Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until pecans are fragrant and golden brown (this will depend on your microwave; total time may range from 4-7 minutes).
  6. Let cool completely before using. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

70g

Carbs

5g

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