Walnuts are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to desserts. Here are some ideas for what to do with walnuts:
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Candied walnuts: These are a great snack or topping for salads and desserts. Simply coat walnuts in a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and bake in the oven until crispy.
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Walnut pesto: Use walnuts instead of pine nuts to make a delicious pesto sauce for pasta or as a dip.
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Apple walnut salad: Combine fresh apple slices, toasty walnuts, and smooth blue cheese for a tasty salad.
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Walnut cake: This nutty cake is a great dessert option and can be made with chopped walnuts in the batter or as a topping.
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Walnut cheese sauce: Make a vegan "cheese" sauce using walnuts as the base. This is a great option for parties or as a dip.
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Pasta with creamy crushed walnut sauce: Toasted walnuts are the star of this simple yet delicious pasta dish.
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Walnut bread pudding: Use stale bread and apples to make a delicious bread pudding with walnuts.
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Walnut dip: Make a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast.
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Walnut butter: Roast and blend walnuts to make a great swap for peanut butter that is rich in omega-3s.
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Spiced walnuts: Make big batches of spiced walnuts for snacking or as a topping for salads and desserts.
Remember to toast the walnuts before using them to bring out their rich nuttiness and make them easier to digest.