My Kind of Cashew

Ever since moving to North Carolina and hence nearer to the magical world of Trader Joe’s, I have made several foodie discoveries that make my life tastier. Among these grocery gems are honey sesame cashews.

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These cashews, like the un-pimped out regular version, boasts a few nutritional benefits, such as healthy monounsaturated fats, plus a small amount of fiber and protein. For full details on the nutritional stats of the honey sesame variety, check out The Daily Plate’s information.

Not only are these cashews delicious straight-up, but they make for excellent additions to your favorite entrees and snacks. Here are a few of my favorite serving suggestions:

• As an oatmeal topper

• To add some zazzle to your veggies

• As a salad component

• For a little kick to your pancakes

• As a yogurt mix-in

• …or just straight-up

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12 Responses to “My Kind of Cashew”

1. Stef, on January 17th, 2010 at 1:47 pm Said:

   they sound kind of asian inspired, you know how they do that with walnuts and add them to some dishes? yuM!

2. Vanilla Swirl, on January 17th, 2010 at 1:51 pm Said:

   Yuuuuum!!

   We don’t have fancy nuts here…only the salted ones. I love the BIG, JUMBO cashews.

   I would probably eat this with yogurt or just on it’s own ;p

   Have a nice sunday!

3. Karina (Like Some Cat from Japan), on January 17th, 2010 at 2:39 pm Said:

   Ooh la la,
   I adore cashews flavored with all sorts of spices. Especially black pepper cashews. They are so versatile and tasty!

   Your salad inspired me to make a special salad for lunch today…
   thank you

   Love your site!
   Love,
   Karina

4. Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats), on January 17th, 2010 at 3:33 pm Said:

   I see these everywhere (as I also am lucky enough to live in NC which is filled with great health food stores) BUT I never bought them. Thanks for sharing all your yummy ideas.. everything looks great

5. Mallory, on January 17th, 2010 at 3:48 pm Said:

   ooh. ZAZZLE. nice word – i’ll definitely be using that in a conversation soon… just because it’s THAT fun to say

   putting those cashews on a list for my next TJ’s trip…

6. Ana, on January 17th, 2010 at 4:02 pm Said:

   I have been seeing these cashews on your pics and now you really made me want to try them!
   Ana

7. julie, on January 17th, 2010 at 4:09 pm Said:

   i think i’d like my shews straight up glad you posted about them! i always wonder about them whenever you talk about how delicious they are!

8. Olga @ Healthing It, on January 17th, 2010 at 4:20 pm Said:

   Trader Joe’s owns my life. I spent like 50 dollars there yesterday…even though we JUST went grocery shopping.

   The one in Brooklyn is GIGANTIC!

9. Lexi, on January 17th, 2010 at 4:43 pm Said:

   I love cashews! Those looks great!

10. Emily @ The Front Burner, on January 17th, 2010 at 5:50 pm Said:

    Hi Caroline! I love your blog I live in NC too, and am a total Trader Joe’s junkie. When we moved from Ohio, having a TJ’s nearby was very near the top of my list for mandatory things needed in a new city! I am also a tofu addict – can’t get enough. Looking forward to trying some of your tofu recipes.

    - Emily

11. lizzy, on January 17th, 2010 at 6:40 pm Said:

    Cashews are bomb!! TJ’s has the best little delicious finds! and for great prices!! I hope you’re having a great sunday! xoxo!

12. eatingRD, on January 17th, 2010 at 7:10 pm Said:

    isn’t TJ’s just glorious?! love that place. I have yet to try those cashews, but I nuts always seem to find a place on my oats and salads, yum! have a nice weekend!

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