Give your loved ones a sniffle-free holiday season. Pecans deliver ample magnesium, a mineral that helps strengthen the immune system.

Ingredients

　　4 teaspoons vegetable oil

　　2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

　　4 teaspoons water

　　1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　2 cups pecan halves

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

　　Heat oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, warm 4 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, 4 teaspoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; stir until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles. Add 2 cups pecan halves; cook, stirring, until pecans are thickly coated, about 3 minutes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until fragrant and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　23 g fat

　　2 g saturated fat

　　6 g carbohydrates

　　3 g fiber

　　3 g protein per 1/4 cup

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self