A healthier way to enjoy the goodness of cashew nuts

Arguably the smoothest operator in the nut kingdom, cashews are even better when dry roasted. The perfect addition in cookies, breakfast smoothies, or grain-based salads, cashews are easy to love and thanks to a new range, courtesy of Goodness Foods, eating cashews has never been better for you.

Committed to providing the finest quality spices, nuts, lentils, grains, flours, snacks, sugar and fresh juices, Goodness Foods has teamed up with Choithrams to launch a new range of dry roasted nuts, manufactured without the need for added oil.

The end result is a nut that tastes better, is crunchier and, most importantly, far healthier. Dry roasted locally in the UAE, there are four flavours to choose from, making it a snack everyone can enjoy, no matter what your tastes.

Cashews are low in sugar and rich in fibre, heart-healthy fats, and plant protein. They're also a good source of copper, magnesium, and manganese — nutrients important for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health.

Ditch the myth that cashews are laden with fat, because while they may have a high fat content on paper, what isn’t often reported is they are especially rich in unsaturated fats — a category of fats linked to a lower risk of premature death and heart disease.

Nuts and seeds are considered antioxidant powerhouses, and cashews are no exception. Antioxidants are beneficial plant compounds that keep your body healthy by neutralizing damage-causing molecules known as free radicals.

In turn, this helps reduce inflammation and increases your body’s ability to stay healthy and free from disease.

Goodness Foods Dry Roasted Cashews Nuts have less salt and require no oil in the roasting process. Research indicates that roasting cashews also boosts their antioxidant content, which makes the dry roasted variety one of the healthiest on the market today.

Packed in handy tubs, perfect for both stocking the pantry, or as a handy, on-the-go snack pot, pick some up today at Choithrams.com, or in store, and give your diet the added nut kick it needs this month.

Dry roasted cashew nut pesto

This deliciously creamy cashew nut pesto makes the perfect accompaniment to pasta, chicken or even spread on some crackers. Using Goodness Foods Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts with pepper, also adds an extra kick to the mix. The cashew nuts add a buttery, creamy texture to this fun twist on classic pesto.

Ingredients

100g Goodness Foods Pepper Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts

2 garlic cloves

50g Parmesan cheese

Green tops of 8 carrots

Large bunch of basil

150ml extra virgin olive oil

Method

1 To begin, finely grate the Parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.

2 Cut the green tops from the carrots and roughly rip them in half. Place in a food processor with the cashew nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Blitz for 10-20 seconds.

3 Scrape the ingredients away from the edges. Add the basil and blitz again for a further 10-20 seconds.

4 Then, leaving the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until all the ingredients are combined. Season to taste.

5 Serve mixed into fresh pasta and garnish with fresh basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, store in a jar and keep in the fridge for up to one month.

Each serving contains:

Energy 272kcal; Fat 27g; Saturates 5g; Sugars 1g; Salt 0.1g; Carbohydrate 2.8g; Protein 4.8g; Fibre 0.6g