Walnuts
About the ingredient walnuts. Including 2,075 recipes with walnuts, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are walnuts?
The walnut is a hearty heart-healthy snack on its own and adds a wholesome bit of crunch to a 'wide variety of dishes. Encased in a grooved, light-brown shell, the walnut kernel is formed by two off-white, uneven lobes and has a mildly sweet and sometimes bitter taste.
Most of the nutritional value of walnuts is in their polyunsaturated fats, which also make walnuts quite perishable.
Storage
When walnuts remain in their shells, they can last a few months unrefrigerated in a cool, dark place, up to six months refrigerated or a year frozen. Unshelled nuts are the best choice for long-term storage.
Shelled walnuts should be stored in an airtight container and can last up to four months in the refrigerator or longer if kept frozen.
Walnuts have a wonderful earthy and savory flavour with a slightly waxy texture that works well in both sweet and savory recipes. They give cakes and brownies as well as salads and sides a delightful crunch. Many consider walnuts a super-food as they contain Omega-3 which is beneficial to heart health. Just a handful a day can make a difference. Walnuts go brilliantly with cheese, honey and fruits. Easy walnut treats Caramelize walnut halves in a skillet with some sugar and a bit of water. The sticky and crunchy result is perfect on top of ice cream, pies or even some low-fat ricotta cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (125g)Where found
Walnuts are usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Walnuts are a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do walnuts weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 125 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 7 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Nut and Seed Products
| In Chinese: | 核桃 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | noix | |
| en español: | nueces |
Recipes using walnuts
There are 2075 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Oreo Cookie & Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Store-bought chocolate ice cream mixed with toasted walnuts and dried cherries, with homemade oreo cookies make these addictively delicious ice cream sandwiches that will for sure please your sweetest tooth :)
Vanilla Bean Banana Bread
A welcome twist on the classic banana bread recipe. It incorporates the rich, aromatic flavor of vanilla beans to elevate the taste of the moist and tender banana bread. The vanilla bean adds a depth of flavor and a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the ripe bananas.
Sage & Walnut Pesto Pasta
Sage and parsley bring herbal, earthy, and outdoorsy notes to the forefront, walnuts bring meaty richness, and Parmesan brings home the umami. This simple recipe is all about technique. The pesto then coats the pasta dreamily. Best of all, it's super simple and quick to plate.
Sage & Walnut Pesto Pasta
Sage and parsley bring herbal, earthy, and outdoorsy notes to the forefront, walnuts bring meaty richness, and Parmesan brings home the umami. This simple recipe is all about technique. The pesto then coats the pasta dreamily. Best of all, it's super simple and quick to plate.
Green Beans with Walnuts & Tarragon
Lovely mingle of flavours. I toasted the walnets. Used dried tarragon but soaked in the oils w/orgainc cider vinegar in advance. Oh yeah and added 1 clove of finely minced garlic. A big hit with or without the garlic. High class side dish using the fresh beans from my local country road farmer.
