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Dear fellow food-lover,

Mediterranean nuts—almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts—and peanuts are nutrient-dense foods that offer heart-healthy unsaturated fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. They have been linked to reducing chronic diseases and helping people lead longer and healthier lives.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!
Nuts: Beyond Toppings and Desserts
We’ve learned to sprinkle nuts on salads, yogurt, cereal, and desserts, or add them to cheese boards and appetizer plates. In this blog, you'll discover just how versatile nuts can be, and how to incorporate them into every meal, beyond toppings and desserts. 
Full of texture and classic Mediterranean flavors, you won't miss the meat in this plant-based version of kofta. Serve with hummus, vegetables or whole grain pita.

Recipe and photo courtesy California Walnuts
These simple and delicious chicken tenders are perfect to eat alone, toss on a salad, or as the protein source in your on-the-go meal prep with grains and veggies. The paprika and peanut butter coating adds a unique and tasty flavor.

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Peanut Board
In this Mediterranean-inspired quinoa recipe, dried fruit and cinnamon contribute all of the sweet taste—no added sugars needed. Dried figs are delicious, and when joined with Turkish apricots, raw walnuts, and cinnamon, this breakfast cereal is given a decidedly Mediterranean flair.

Oldways recipe and photo
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