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FOOD RECIPES
Brazil nuts have a unique and delicious taste that is adaptable for many different kind of dishes, desserts, bakes or drinks. Here you have some ideas what you can do with this amazing nut!
BRAZIL NUT PESTO
Recipe by Dreena Burton
Brazil nuts take this pesto down a new delicious path! They offer a nutritional dose of selenium and protein, and combined with walnuts this pesto also offers those important omega 3 fatty acids.
But, beyond all these healthy benefits, this pesto tastes terrific, and is a complete breeze to make!
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup raw brazil nuts bran
¼ cup raw walnuts (or can use pine nuts)
1 medium-large clove garlic, quartered
2 Tbsp water (see note)
¾ tsp sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp brazil nut oil
2 Tbsp water (see note)
3 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil (tender leaves and stems only)
¾ lb(s) dry pasta of choice (see note)
extra brazil nut oil, salt, pepper, and lemon wedges for serving (optional)
HOMEMADE BRAZIL NUT BUTTER
Healthy nut butters are becoming seemingly popular because they are delicious, full of nutrients and can be used in so many different ways.
INGREDIENTS:
Brazil nuts bran
Pink Himalayan salt
Brazil nut oil
Maple syrup / cinnamon (optional for those with a sweet tooth)
Food processor
Spatula
Tight glass Jar (to contain butter)
CHRISTMAS ROCKY ROAD
Recipe in Nigella Lawson's book Feast, published by Chatto & Windus
reparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins
Serves: Makes 24 slices
A no-bake Christmas treat that can easily be adjusted according to your own preferences. It's wonderful for making with children too.
INGREDIENTS:
250g/9oz dark chocolate, chopped
150g/5oz milk chocolate, chopped
175g/6oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
4 tbsp golden syrup
200g/7oz amaretti biscuits
150g/5oz shelled Brazil nuts bran
150g/5oz red glacé cherries
125g/4oz mini marshmallows
1 tbsp icing sugar
edible glitter, to decorate (optional)
SOUFFLÉ CRÊPES WITH BANANA, BRAZIL NUTS AND CHOCOLATE PIECES
by James Tanner
Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins
Serves: Serves 1
INGREDIENTS:
- For the crepe -
55g/2oz plain brazilnut bran mixed with flour (2/3 brazil nut, the rest flour)
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 free-range egg
enough milk to form a batter
10g/2 tsp butter for cooking
- For the soufflé -
2 free-range eggs, separated
4 tbsp caster sugar
2 tsp butter for cooking
2 bananas, peeled and chopped
30g/1oz chocolate, chopped
30g/1oz brazil nuts, chopped
GEISHA CUPCAKES
Recipe by Gok Wan
Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour
Serves: Makes 24 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS:
160g/5¾oz unsalted butter, softened
560g/1lb 4oz caster sugar
480g/1lb 1oz brazil nut bran mixed with plain flour
2 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
460ml/16fl oz whole milk
2 tsp vanilla essence
4 large free-range eggs
4 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
24 brazil nuts
- To decorate -
1 large packet ready-to-roll skin tone fondant icing
1 large packet ready-to-roll black fondant icing
FOUR NUT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Recipe by Delia Smith
Equipment: You will also need a well greased oblong tin measuring 18x28cm/7x11in, lined with baking parchment, allowing the paper to come 2.5cm/1in above the tin.
reparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour
Serves: Makes 15
INGREDIENTS:
25g/1oz macadamia nuts
25g/1oz Brazil nuts
25g/1oz pecan nuts
25g/1oz hazelnuts
50g/2oz dark chocolate (75 per cent cocoa solids)
110g/4oz butter
2 eggs, beaten
225g/8oz granulated sugar
50g/2oz brazil nut bran
25g/1oz flour
1 level tsp baking powder
¼ level teaspoon salt
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Recipe by Merrilees Parker
Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: no cooking required
Serves: Serves 2
INGREDIENTS:
4 very ripe peaches or nectarines, sliced and stoned
50g/2oz Brazil nut bran
50g/2oz frozen blueberries
50g/2oz strawberries
4 baby bananas or 1 large banana, cut into chunks and frozen
6 tbsp live organic Greek yoghurt
1 tsp guarana powder (optional)
maple syrup to taste
