The American Pecan - More than Pecan Pie

Wholesome
and Homegrown.

Heart-healthy with power-packed protein, this nutrient-dense nut has many health benefits.

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The great
American Pecan.

Native to North America, the American Pecan is a unique nut with a proud heritage shared by the family growers who’ve harvested it for generations.

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One pecan.
Many POSSIBILITIES.

From superb snacks and salads to incredible entrees and delectable desserts, there’s no “can’t” when cooking with pecans.

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Pecans possess many impressive health benefits.

When it comes to America’s native nut, great taste is just the beginning. Heart-healthy with power-packed protein, this nutrient-dense nut boasts multiple health-promoting nutrients and bioactive compounds. The American Pecan has rightfully earned the reputation as a nutrition powerhouse.

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Pecan Main Dishes

4 DF

Herbed Chicken Breast with Barley and Pecans

Easy to whip-up on any weeknight, this dish makes a complete and delicious meal by combining herbed chicken, lemony barley, spicy arugula and buttery pecans.

10 mins Prep | 30 mins Cook

Herbed Chicken Breast With Barley And Pecans Recipe - American Pecan Council

Pecan Snacks

16 DF V

Pecan Granola Bars

These homemade pecan granola bars are a delicious snack or perfect part of breakfast! Store them in the freezer and you’ll always have a wholesome snack ready when you need it. These bars require an hour-long rest in the refrigerator to set. Recipe yields 16 small granola bars.

20 mins Prep (plus 1 hour chill time) | 5 mins Chilling

No Bake Pecan Granola Bars Recipe - American Pecan Council

Pecans for Breakfast

4 DF GF V

Pecan Milk Breakfast Porridge

Slightly sweet and surprisingly simple, homemade pecan milk is combined with old fashioned oats, quinoa, tart cherries, a splash of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon to create a hearty and well-balanced Pecan Milk Breakfast Porridge.

20 mins Prep | 15 mins Cooking

Pecan Milk Breakfast Porridge Recipe - American Pecan Council

Pecan Salads

4 GF V

Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese

Savory spiced pecans are sprinkled atop grilled peaches, tangy goat cheese and fresh mixed-greens for a refreshing seasonal salad with nice nutty crunch.

5 mins Prep | 50 mins Cooking

Jelly Toast Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad With Goat Cheese Recipe - American Pecan Council

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Rooted in American History

Cherished by Native Americans and early settlers, the American Pecan has a storied heritage that has been proudly passed down through multiple generations of growers.

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