Smoother than a walnut and great in a pie! Pecans are added to cereals, breads, pastries and cookies and are great in salads, main dishes, as toppings on desserts and of course are eaten as a very nutritious snack.
This native American tree nut is member of the hickory family. Pecans contain 'good fats' which help to lower cholesterol, they are high in protein and low in carbohydrates.