This round-up presents a collection of diverse almond recipes, ranging from savory main dishes to sweet treats. Each recipe showcases almonds in unique ways, highlighting their versatility and flavor. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or a delicious dessert, these almond-centric creations offer something for everyone.
1) Harvest Bowls
Looking for a healthy and satisfying meal? Try this harvest bowl, packed with flavor and nutrients! We combine crunchy kale, tender sweet potato, nutty wild rice, protein-packed chicken breast, tangy apple, crisp almonds, and creamy goat cheese. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, this bowl delivers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
2) Chicken Albondigas
These unique Spanish-style meatballs are the ideal accompaniment to any tapas spread, or can be served over pasta, rice, or greens for a complete meal. A blend of smoked paprika and cinnamon lend the albondigas a smoky, warm flavor and chopped almonds add an unexpected crunch. We roast and serve the albondigas in marinara sauce for a quick, easy and delicious meal.
3) Wild Rice Pilaf
This wild rice pilaf gives you a little more bang or your buck than the average side dish. Wild rice is chewy and nutty, giving off more flavor than brown or white rice. The cranberries and almonds provide a nice texture and parsley, ginger and lemon juice add a zippy freshness.
4) Cream of Butternut Soup with Maple Nut Crunch Topping
Butternut squash is slow simmered with vegetable broth and half and half, and lightly seasoned with salt and ground black pepper. The maple nut crunch topping adds some fun texture and flavor to this dish. To make the crunchy topping, mixed nuts are coated in butter and maple syrup, and then lightly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger before broiling to a crisp finish.
5) Blueberry Streusel Bars
Sweet and tangy blueberry preserves are sandwiched between a layer of crumbly, soft shortbread and crisp almond topping in our recipe for Blueberry Streusel Bars. A mixture of almonds and oats gives the topping a crumbly texture that was welcome alongside the tender bars.
6) Orange and Almond Semolina Cake
Variations of semolina cakes are baked all over the world from the Middle East (where it is known as Basbousa) to the Mediterranean (where it is known as Revani). For our recipe, we’ve used finely ground semolina flour along with all-purpose flour for a fluffy yet textured bite. Enjoy this zesty and fragrant almond cake for breakfast with tangy Greek yogurt or serve it after dinner with a crisp white wine.
7) Cinnamon Coconut Granola
Crunchy, chunky granola packed with an array of textures and flavors is tough to resist. This recipe combines some of our favorite granola ingredients including oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut.
