(Family Features) Road trips, outdoor adventures, and relaxing by the pool are some of summer’s most popular activities, and all can be more enjoyable by adding favorite snacks to the mix. Next time you bask in the summer sun, bring along some tasty pecan snacks that allow you to stay on track with wellness goals without sacrificing those snack-time delights.
Whether you enjoy their natural sweetness straight from the bag or add them to your go-to recipes, pecans are among the lowest in carbs and highest in fiber of tree nuts, an option that’s perfect for snacking. In fact, each ounce of pecans includes 3 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of fiber to go with 12 grams of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2 grams of saturated fat.
If something sweet tempts your taste buds, dive into a tangy treat with these Mini Pecan Lemon Berry Tarts.
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Mini Pecan Lemon Berry Tarts
Total time: 22 minutes
Servings: 24
Mini Pecan Crusts:
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups pecan pieces
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Lemon Filling:
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup blueberries, raspberries or combination
powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
To make mini pecan crusts: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line mini muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a food processor, blend pecan pieces, butter, and sugar until the mixture forms a coarse dough.
Scoop about 2 teaspoons of pecan mixture in each muffin tin. Use the back of a wooden spoon or fingers to press the mixture evenly along the bottom and up sides of each muffin cup.
Bake 12 minutes, or until crusts are golden brown. Allow crusts to cool completely before removing from pan.
To assemble crusts: Spoon 1 teaspoon lemon curd into each mini pecan crust. Top with one raspberry or three small blueberries. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Source: American Pecan Council
