Our Favourite Nut Recipes

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Our Favourite Nut Recipes
Our favourite nut recipes. Go nutty for our favourite recipes on National Nut Day. Not only are nuts a delicious way to add texture and flavour to you dish they also boast a heap of nutritional benefits.

Celebrate National Nut Day with our favourite nutty recipes. Want more of a nut fix? Read out fun facts about the family here.

Not only are nuts a delicious way to add texture and flavour to you dish they also boast a heap of nutritional benefits.

Feel fuller, for longer

Adding nuts to carbohydrate rich foods causes a low glycaemic index (GI) effect, meaning you don’t get hungry as quickly after low GI snacks and meals.

Nuts are also great at sending satiety signals to the brain, helping you feel fuller.

Manage weight

People who eat a handful (30g) of nuts each day tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and better diet quality compared to those who don’t eat them.

Research shows that when a handful of nuts are eaten in a daily Mediterranean diet, the positive impact on GI means fasting insulin and insulin resistance are reduced, which is important for managing weight.

Furthermore, regular nut consumption not only boosts resting metabolic rate by 5-10% but the fibrous walls in nuts help stop the body from absorbing up to 20% of their fat content. So while nuts are high in calories, you don’t absorb all those calories.

Reduce risk of chronic diseases

Nuts provide healthy fats, plant omega-3s and sterols, fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The nutritional cocktail you can get from just a handful of nuts (30g) a day contributes to a healthy heart, lowered cholesterol and a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Our Favourite Nut Recipes

Afghan Biscuits (above) 

Afghan biscuits are a baking staple, and these ones are absolutely divine. They’re super easy to whip up in the weekend for an afternoon treat. It’s almost impossible to have just one!
 
 

Nut & Star Anise Caramel Tart Recipe

Sticky, sweet and oh-so indulgent, this deliciously-rich tart is a real winner. 

Oat & Nut Slice

Oat and Nut Slice

This slice is packed full of tasty dried fruit, nuts, grains and spices. Quick and easy to create it’s perfect for breakfast and great as a lunchbox snack!

Recipe here

Roasted Pumpkin Mac ‘N’ Cheese with Walnuts & Sage

Roasted Pumpkin Mac ‘N’ Cheese with Walnuts & Sage
This recipe from Clare Scrine’s The Shared Table is an alternative spin on a traditional Mac ‘N’ Cheese.
Recipe here
Walnut & Triple Choc Chip Brownies

Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. These ones are made more decadent with three types of chocolate and pecans.

Recipe here

Vegan Roasted Beetroot & Walnut Israeli Couscous Recipe

Vegan Roasted Beetroot & Walnut Israeli Couscous Recipe

This vegan Vegan Roasted Beetroot and Walnut Israeli Couscous recipe is sure to leave you wanting seconds, and maybe even thirds.

Recipe here

Cheesy Bucatini with Pumpkin & Walnuts

Cheesy Bucatini with Pumpkin & Walnuts
For a taste of indulgence try this Cheesy Bucatini with Pumpkin & Walnuts, the tube-like pasta ensures each mouthful will be bursting with autumnal flavours.
Recipe here

Sichuan Pepper & Five Spice Nut Mix Recipe

Sichuan Pepper & Five Spice Nut Mix Recipe

The perfect dish to add some crunch to your next Asian banquet. The honey adds a delicious sweetness, the chillies add some heat and the delicious mix of spices make this an unbeatable side.

Recipe here

Chilli, Peanut & Salt Rolled Pickled Cucumbers

Chilli, Peanut & Salt Rolled Pickled Cucumbers 
Sweet, spicy and crunchy, this Chilli, Peanut & Salt Rolled Pickled Cucumbers Recipe is the perfect side for your next Asian feast.
Recipe here

Nut & Feta Stuffed Lamb with Spring Potato Salad

Nut & Feta Stuffed Lamb with Spring Potato Salad

For an impressive take on your next Sunday roast try this delicious stuffing and even better potato salad.

Recipe here.

Raw Ginger-Nut Crumble

Raw Ginger-Nut Crumble

Ginger is the perfect winter spice. Try it in a comforting crumble packed with raw goodness.

Recipe here

Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice with Macadamia Nuts

Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice with Macadamia Nuts

Put a twist on your usual fried rice with this Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice with Macadamia Nuts.

Recipe here

Winter Vegetable & Sourdough Nut Crumble

Winter Vegetable & Sourdough Nut Crumble Recipe

This dish is a great way to ensure you are getting your daily vegetable intake. It’s tasty too!

Recipe here.

Salted Chocolate Nut Loaf

Providing for the masses has never been easier with this simple scrumptious Salted Chocolate Nut Loaf. 

Recipe here. 

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