Brazil Nuts 1kg
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Recipe for Brazil Nuts
Brazil Nut Pesto
Servings: ~1 cup
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: None
Ingredients:
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½ cup raw Brazil nuts (roughly chopped)
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2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
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1–2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Toast the Nuts (Optional):
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Lightly toast Brazil nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 mins until fragrant. Cool slightly.
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Blend:
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In a food processor, pulse Brazil nuts and garlic until finely chopped.
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Add basil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pulse again.
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With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Add lemon juice to brighten.
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Adjust:
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Thin with more oil or a splash of water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Uses:
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Toss with pasta, zucchini noodles, or roasted veggies.
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Spread on sandwiches or bruschetta.
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Mix into salad dressings or as a dip for crusty bread.
Other Popular Brazil Nut Recipes:
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Brazil Nut Milk (Like almond milk—blend 1 cup soaked nuts + 4 cups water, strain).
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Energy Balls (Dates + Brazil nuts + cocoa powder, rolled in coconut).
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Brazil Nut Crust (For cheesecakes or fish—blitz with breadcrumbs and herbs).
Why Brazil Nuts?
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They’re the richest natural source of selenium (just 1–2 nuts meets your daily need!).
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Their buttery texture works well in both sweet and savory dishes.
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