From running the errands of the day to looking after the needs of their loved ones, mothers genuinely have the most challenging jobs in the world. Her priority lies foremost in her family. The only tree nut with significant omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts make a great gift for any special occasion. Rich in antioxidants, protein, and fibre, California walnuts are beneficial in healthy ageing, immediately curating a perfect meal to suit your mom's liking! Below are a few recipes for this special occasion, so let's whip them up together!
Oven-roasted chickpeas, Broccoli And Cauliflower
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of coriander seeds, whole
400g chickpeas (can, drained and rinsed well)
200g broccoli in small florets (and halved)
200g cauliflower, cut into small florets (and halved)
1 teaspoon freshly grated zest of an organic lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Preparations:
Briefly dry roast the coriander in a hot pan, leave to cool and crush roughly. Mix the chickpeas, broccoli, and cauliflower in a bowl. Mix thoroughly with the oil, garlic, and spices and season with salt and pepper.
Spread the vegetables on the tray and bake in the middle of the oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then sprinkle over the walnuts and bake for a further 5 minutes.
Mix the yoghurt with garlic, lemon zest, and spices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the oven-roasted vegetables with crushed coriander and serve with the yoghurt sauce.
Cabbage Pasta With Herby Walnuts
Ingredients:
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500g white cabbage
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
300g wide, short pasta (e.g. welloni, pappardelle, farfalle)
100ml vegetable stock
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Salt, coarse ground pepper, mixed with caraway seeds
120g California walnuts
2 tablespoons yeast flakes
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
Preparations:
Chop the white cabbage into pieces approximately 3-4 cm in size and fry them over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning constantly, until soft and lightly browned. Deglaze with vegetable stock and reduce.
Cook the pasta. Season the cabbage with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds. Drain the pasta, mix it with the cabbage, and stir-fry briefly.
Roughly chop the walnuts, dry roast them in a pan, and mix them with the remaining oil, yeast flakes, and parsley. Serve the cabbage pasta sprinkled with the herby walnuts.
Pear And Walnut Crumbles
Ingredients:
50g wholemeal flour
1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
25g sunflower spread
50g oats
25g California walnuts, chopped + extra to serve
25g raisins
2 tablespoon plain soya yogurt + extra to serve
tablespoon sunflower oil
4 large pears, halved and cored
Preparations:
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
Mix the flour, sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Rub the sunflower spread with your fingertip to form coarse breadcrumbs. Stir the oats, walnuts, and raisins. Mix in 2 tablespoons of yoghurt and set aside.
Fry the pears, cut side down, for 3-4 minutes until golden and caramelised. Transfer to a medium roasting tin, cut side up so they fit snuggly. Press on the walnut crumble mixture. Add three tablespoons boiling water to the tin and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and the pears are tender.
Serve with extra yoghurt and walnuts sprinkled over.
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