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Enjoy Simple Meals with California Walnuts

By Sponsored Advertising Content January 19, 2016
A new year means a new take on nutritious, delicious recipes that kids love. This year, it’s all about going back to basics with simple recipes that pack a powerful punch - and crunch—with California Walnuts. A sprinkle of California Walnuts adds flavor, texture, and heart-healthy goodness to any dish.

Walnuts are a nutrient-dense food and an excellent source of ALA, the plant-based form of omega-3 fatty acids. (2.5 g/oz.). Just one ounce of walnuts contains four grams of protein and two grams of fiber. Walnuts are also a good source of minerals like magnesium (45 mg/oz.) and phosphorus (98 mg/oz.).

Better yet, walnuts enhance the “yum” factor of any dish. Add a handful of California Walnuts to salads, snacks, veggies, and even main dishes to make simple meals kids love even more special.

Kick the year off with a crunch with tasty, kid-approved recipes from California Walnuts, like this Italian Corn Skillet!

Ingredients:
4 ears corn, fresh, husked*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 6.5-oz jar artichoke hearts, marinated, drained, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped, toasted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

*May substitute 3 cups frozen and thawed or canned no-salt-added corn.

Directions:
1. Hold each ear of corn upright in a large bowl; cut off kernels using a sharp knife.
2. Heat oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Increase heat slightly and add corn, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, basil and garlic salt to skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes more or until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Stir in walnuts and Parmesan cheese.

Note - Add shredded rotisserie chicken to make this a quick complete meal.

For more kid-friendly recipes, including our flavorful Chicken, Walnut, and Brown Rice “Family Favorite” Stir-Fry, visit walnuts.org.
  
 
  

Legal: Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant based omega-3.