All of that fun goes into this fantastic salad. Hello, summer! It’s just too darn hot to eat anything but salads and spring rolls these days. Portland is experiencing a serious heat wave that’s only been intensified by our lack of air conditioning. I’m trying to keep my oven off as much as possible, but my one exception is these brown sugar roasted pecans. They’re crispy, salty-sweet, and toast up beautifully while you prepare the rest of your salad. And trust me, you’re gonna want this salad. This recipe is simple, requiring just 30 minutes and right around 10 ingredients (give or take a hemp seed). Despite being light and fresh, pecans add serious heartiness and healthy fats while hemp seeds provide all 20 amino acids (including all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can’t produce) and 10 grams of protein! Split this recipe into two for a healthy, hearty summer entree. Or, divide it four ways and serve it as a side dish to veggie burgers, pizza, pasta and more. If you give this recipe a try, let us know what you think! Leave a comment and rate it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. Cheers, friends!
