The almond is a nut, native to Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey. Nutritionally almonds offer a good source for vitamin E, fiber and magnesium along with calcium, iron and protein.
Uses:
Almonds can be used in dessert dishes, chopped and sprinkled on top of candy, used in stir fry, ground up into almond butter, roasted, seasoned and eaten as a snack. Almond is one of the key ingredients in marzipan, a moldable, edible confection often used for cakes.
Storage:
You can keep raw almonds longer in the freezer. Roasted almonds should be kept in an airtight container.
Almonds can be ground and made into a almond butter which is a great alternative to peanut butter. Can be made into a flower for a low carb alternative to wheat flour. A milk substitute can made, which is a dairy-free and soy-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions.
Interesting Fact:
Almonds have been praised for many health benefits, such as, cancer prevention. If eaten daily can help lower cholesterol, and boost the immune system.
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CITRUS ALMOND FLOURLESS CAKE Chop up 3 oranges or mandarin peel & all. Blend in food processor till pulpy, add 4 beaten eggs , 200 mls almond meal ( natural preferred - skin on for texture & fiber) & cup of sugar. Bake moderate oven 45 mins.
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