4 ways almonds can take your dishes to the next level

By TASTE, 25 January 2021

We all know almonds make for a tasty snack, but there are far more interesting uses for this humble nut. From adding texture to dishes to making carb-conscious coatings, here are four reasons why you should be adding more almonds to your cooking.

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1. Texture

One of the best ways to create an interesting meal is to play with textures. For dishes like salads, stir-fries and soups, adding whole, chopped or flaked almonds will add a satisfying crunch. This roast sweet potato salad is a perfect example of using almonds to add some welcome texture.

Find the recipe for roast sweet potato salad here.

2. Filling meals

Adding nuts to a recipe contributes to a feeling of fullness – and keeps the hunger pangs at bay for longer. This comes in handy for breakfasts. Adding nuts to muesli and smoothies makes for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you going for longer. They add substance to light salads you may be having for lunch.

Almond-and-banana smoothie with seeds recipe

Find the recipe for the almond-and-banana smoothie here.

3. Carb-conscious crumbs

You don’t have to sacrifice dishes like schnitzels, crumbed mushrooms and crumbed fish if you’re following a carb-conscious lifestyle. Simply swap the breadcrumbs for almond flour or crushed almonds for a guilt-free option.

almond-and-Parmesan-crusted-sole

Find the recipe for almond-and-Parmesan-crusted sole here.

4. Gluten-free treats

It’s no secret that almond using almond flour or ground almonds rather than cake flour makes gluten-free bakes. And with treats like these almond-and-coconut brownies, we’re very happy to use up those almonds!

Find the recipe for gluten-free almond-and-coconut brownies here.

Want to try more interesting almond recipes? Try this sensational gluten-free chocolate cake with almond-and-date frosting.

Find the full recipe for gluten-free chocolate cake with almond-and-date frosting here. 

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