Walnuts have long been a tasty symbol of the holiday season, and as an inexpensive and essential ingredient in traditional Christmas meals, they’re more versatile than you might think – and super easy to use.
That’s why Walnuts from California invites you to be cheeky in the kitchen this Christmas. With their fabulous festive menu, you’ve got Christmas Cracked, and the whole family is asking for seconds of delicious walnut-enriched breakfasts, mains, entrées, cakes and warm winter puddings.
Did you know that if you pick up a package of walnuts that say “produced in the USA,” they have been lovingly grown and harvested in the California sun, giving the nuts a beautiful light color? The mild and creamy flavor of California walnuts and their signature crunch make them the key ingredient for any menu this Christmas. They add a touch of magic to savory dishes or adorn a cake like golden jewels.
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An asset to any home cook, they bring flavor and texture to your food, and as an added bonus, California walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse*. Walnuts are the only nuts that contain a rich source of the plant omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), 2.7 g/30 g. Just one handful provides 4.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber. So when you choose to cook with California walnuts, you’re boosting the flavor profile of your food and the health of your family. Walnuts are a staple not just for Christmas but all year round – to enjoy them to their fullest, keep them in the fridge or freezer.
Stir-fry of walnuts and sprouts
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California Walnuts encourage everyone to make the most of these wonderfully versatile nuts, with a range of simple Christmas recipes where you can sink your teeth.
If you’re looking for creative savory dishes with a twist, check out these California walnut ideas:
California walnuts are also the perfect pairing for pudding, but if you’re looking for spectacular recipes that will really impress family and friends, check out these deliciously delectable desserts:
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With one of these #ChristmasCracked recipes, you’re sure to have a great Christmas.
* As part of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Walnuts are packed with plant based Omega-3 ALA, thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese and biotin, and are a source of fiber, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), potassium, iron and zinc.
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