HEALTHY AND FLAVOURED CASHEW NUT

One of the most popular nuts consumed worldwide is cashew nuts. This nut is high in heart-healthy fats and vital nutrients, but its mild flavor complements savory and sweet meals. This superfood can be enjoyed in infinite ways, from munching on salted roasted cashews between meals to making raw cashews into a delightful nut butter spread. 

The Cashew Nut is a snack-time favorite for people of all ages because of its rich texture and distinct flavor. Alcoeats provides you with the highest quality cashews dipped in mouthwatering flavor. Flavors that give your favorite nut a delicious touch. So nutrient-dense that you keep coming back for more.

How to Enjoy Cashews

Cashews are versatile, making them a favorite ingredient in dishes from around the world. Here are some of the most significant ways to start eating these delicious nuts, starting from savory butter spreads to desserts made with cashews:

Cashew as a Dairy Substitute

Have you ever considered using cashews as a dairy substitute? You can use nuts to make dairy-free cheeses, with cashews being one of the best. Due to their mild flavor, you can use them to create a nice cheese dip or a block of paleo cashew cheese. You can also use ground cashews as a milk substitute in various recipes. And go for cashew butter for vegan choices. 

Coated in Chocolate

Coating cashews in chocolate can also turn them into a tasty treat. When you experience an intense chocolate craving, our vegetarian-friendly milk chocolate cashews are the ideal delicious treat. 

Added to salads and stir-fries

Cashews have a great crunch while being slightly softer than other nuts. Because their flavor doesn't overshadow the main meal, they go well with salads and stir-fried dishes. When you add them to your stir-fry in the last few minutes of cooking, they will still have a delicious crunch and be drenched in sauce.

Added to Desserts

Desserts frequently contain cashew nuts as a key ingredient or as a topping. For a healthy dessert, you could, for instance, use cashew cream to make delicious vegan caramels. Alternatively, you can make milk chocolate cashew butter and forgo the Nutella. And many more sweets and shakes are made with cashews making it a fantastic ingredient. 

Flavored Cashews

Choose your favorite cashew style. Choose your favorite option for a healthy snack time. The cashews chosen at Alcoeats are low in carbs and high in fiber and healthy fats. It is made of premium quality natural ingredients that will leave you feeling satiated so you can munch guilt-free! Flavored Cashews are roasted and coated in 100% natural flavors. Alcoeats Cashews are available in two varieties: Funny nuts for binging and Mi Amore cashews for sweet cravings.

What are the Health Benefits of Cashews?

DISCLAIMER - This blog does not provide you with any medical advice. It is strictly meant to be an informational and recipe blog only. Please consult your physician or medical expert for what works best for you.

Besides their delicious taste, there are other reasons to incorporate cashews into your diet. When regularly consumed, cashew nuts can provide you with the following health benefits:

1. Cashews May Reduce Cholesterol - Cashews contain a lot of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These acids may help in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cashews may also aid in lowering LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol.
2. It May Help with Bone Health - Both magnesium and calcium, essential for maintaining bone health, are abundant in cashew nuts. Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate calcium, is also plentiful in cashews.
3. May Help Maintain Healthy Skin and Hair - Who wouldn't desire gorgeous skin and hair? The good fats in cashews may keep skin moisturized and supple. A rich source of copper, which supports melanin production, cashews are also a great source of other vital nutrients.
4. May Boost Your Gut with Cashews - Cashews are high in dietary fiber. It may aid digestion and provide food for good bacteria in the gut. As a result, it may boost gut health and may shield against digestive problems.
5. Cashews May Help in Preventing Blood Disease - Cashews are rich in copper. It may keep your immune system strong and may fight off infections. Copper and iron also assist the body in the production of red blood cells.

How to Make Roasted Cashews at-home

Roasted cashews are one of our favorite snacks because of their buttery, sweet flavor and crunchy texture. They also happen to be super easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews (about 5 ounces)
• One teaspoon of olive oil, coconut oil, or melted ghee
• Pinch of kosher salt

A quick note about the ingredients- We recommend roasting whole cashews whenever possible. Once roasted, you can chop them into smaller pieces, but they'll burn more quickly if you try to toast already chopped nuts.

Roasted Cashews in the Oven

The best technique is oven roasting. It roasts the cashews the most evenly and is a hands-off cooking method. You can use a baking sheet with rimmed borders because it is much simpler to shake the nuts without scattering them all over the place. You're welcome to double (or even triple) the recipe if you'd like.

How to make-

• Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. The cashews, oil, and salt should all be combined in a large basin and coated.
• On the prepared baking sheet, spread the nuts in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, shaking the pan after 5 minutes to ensure that the nuts cook evenly. The cashews are ready when they start to smell nutty and turn golden brown.

Stove-top roasted cashews

Toasting Cashews in a skillet is the best method to roast them quickly! Although you'll need to stir the nuts more frequently to ensure equal browning, it's faster than roasting them in the oven. To make it simpler to toss and go the nuts while they cook, you can use a lightweight skillet instead of cast iron.

How to make-

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake or whisk the cashews, oil, and salt together in the pan.
• Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, constantly stirring to ensure all of the nuts come in touch with the hot pan. Once the nuts have reached the correct color, remove them from the heat and allow them to cool completely before storing them.

You can also go for an air fryer or any other frying technique for roasting them. But always be cautious while setting the temperature and timer, as these delicacies aren't meant to be spoiled. 

To Sum Up on Cashews

The high-mineral cashew nut, a native of Brazil, is used in many Indian recipes. Due to their exquisite flavor & outstanding health advantages, whole cashew nuts have become more popular on a global scale. In addition to being eaten as a snack, you can add cashews to salads, smoothies, stir-fries, and other recipes. Cashews stand out from other nuts because of the tremendous health benefits of every serving. The whole cashew nut has several health benefits. Consuming cashews, which contain heart-healthy mono-saturated fats, has been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Whole cashews are a fantastic vegetarian source of copper that needs to be included in a daily diet.