This National Walnut Day, put your battle for Health vs. Taste to rest as California walnuts are here to sway all your worries away! This year, pledge to gain good health from one of the most versatile and nutrient-dense foods around.
Not only can walnuts add flavor and a little crunch to sweet and savory dishes, but they also pack a healthy punch. Walnuts are the only nut that provides a significant amount of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid and a handful (28g) of walnuts also provides a convenient source of protein (4g) and fiber (2g).
So what are you waiting for? Get set to lead a healthier life with the sweet, nutty twist of California walnuts. Here are our top picks of walnut recipes to celebrate the king of nuts – California walnuts!
California Walnut Pancakes with Maple Walnut Butter
Ingredients
125g plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 medium egg, 2 tablespoon maple syrup + extra to serve, 280ml buttermilk, 50g California walnut pieces, chopped + extra to serve, Oil for shallow frying, and1 ripe banana, sliced
For the walnut butter
50g butter softened, 2 tablespoon maple syrup and 25g California walnut pieces, chopped
Preparations
- To make the walnut butter, whisk the butter and maple syrup together until pale, stir in the walnuts and set aside.
2. Place the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix to combine. In a jug, beat the egg and maple syrup into the buttermilk and whisk into the flour mixture, stir in the walnuts.
3. Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and add 4 tablespoons of batter to make 4 pancakes. Cook for 2 minutes each side and repeat to make 8 pancakes.
4. Serve topped with walnut butter, banana, a drizzle of maple syrup and extra walnuts.
Walnut Crackers
Ingredients
220g of water, 130g of flax seeds, 140g of walnuts, and 30g of sesame seeds
Preparations
- Grind the flax seeds
2. Crush the walnuts and sesame in the grinder.
3. Add the flax seeds, walnuts, and sesame to the water, mix, and leave to stand for 20 minutes.
4. Stretch them very well in a baking tray with vegetable paper, leaving a very thin layer.
5. Bake 20 or 25 minutes at 180°C until dry and crisp. Serve with a dip of your choice.
Chicken With Walnut Sauce
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, 60g of walnuts, 100g of oatmeal, 4 tablespoons of honey, 4 teaspoons of soy sauce and Spices to taste
Preparations
- Crush the oatmeal and walnuts, without transforming them into flour.
2. Mix the honey with the soy sauce.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces.
4. Dip each piece into the soy sauce and honey, pass it through the mixture of oats and walnuts and place in the baking tray with vegetable paper.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown at 180°C.
