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Almonds Add a Fresh Twist and Good Health to EntertainingNewsUSA Here's a simple yet sophisticated idea for turning traditional vegetable dishes into haute cuisine: Just add almonds. Whether slivered, sliced, roasted, or diced, almonds add flavor, texture and that "little something extra" to many of your favorite foods for entertaining. Their delicate, toasty flavor and crunch complement nearly any dish, especially green vegetables. It's a simple change that can make a big difference in your vegetable dish, as well as in your health. Not only are almonds rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium, but recent research shows they also contain flavonoid antioxidants in levels comparable to broccoli and tea. This high antioxidant content makes almonds a healthy treat for entertaining guests. In addition, research shows that eating a handful (about 23) of almonds a day may actually help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Plus, they have protein and satisfying heart-healthy fat. For the ultimate antioxidant punch, sprinkle slivered almonds
over
freshly steamed broccoli - or try them in this recipe, which is a fresh
twist on the traditional green beans with almonds. For more almond
recipes, visit www.AlmondsAreIn.com. ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND BRITTLE (Makes 4 servings) 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/3 cup whole natural almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup sugar Preheat oven to 375 F. Place green beans in a baking pan and toss with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place almonds on a baking sheet. Roast almonds and green beans for 10 minutes. Cover green beans with foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes. While green beans are roasting, make the brittle. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and set aside. Place sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small, very clean saucepan, ensuring sugar is completely covered with water. Turn heat to high and bring to a simmer. Let caramelize until deep, golden brown, watching constantly, as this happens fairly quickly. Stir in chopped almonds, still warm from the oven. Spread this sticky brittle on prepared foil. Sprinkle with remaining salt and let cool. Add crumbled almond brittle to cooked green beans. 
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Crunch Your Way to a Healthy Heart
(Family Features) - During the month of February, the heart stands as the shining beacon for love. People exchange heart-shaped greeting cards, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and pastel colored heart candies that read "Be Mine" and "You Cutie." And while it is true that February is known for love, chocolate and St. Valentine, it's also when many celebrate Heart Health Month and National Almond Day, February 16th. Coincidence? Not really-the almond has depth and while it looks great dipped in dark chocolate; it's also lauded for its nutritional benefits that help make for happy hearts. To celebrate, registered dietitian and Food Network star Ellie Krieger has designed a limited edition tin to hold a single serving of almonds-about 23-a perfect portion for an ideal nutritious snack. The portable tin is small enough to slip into a purse, jacket pocket, gym bag or brief case and makes smart-snacking a snap. The new tin will be available spring 2011 and consumers can sign up now to be among the first to be notified when Ellie's new tin is available at www.AlmondBoard.com/shop. "I have long championed the power of almonds' heart health benefits. My almond tin is a great way to keep a daily dose of an almond's nutritional perks close at hand, especially when you're on the go," says Krieger, host of Cooking Channel's "Healthy Appetite" and award-winning author of "So Easy." "February is a great month to celebrate almonds' heart health love. They're delicious, satisfying and good for you--that really gets my heart pumping!" What hearts love most about almonds is how hard they work to be nutritional overachievers. Just a handful of almonds can provide an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol vitamin E with 7.4 grams or 35 percent of the daily allowance. Always cholesterol-free California Almonds are also an integral part of the "good' fat gang, with one serving of almonds (28g) having 13 grams of unsaturated fat and only one gram of saturated fat. Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Almonds are the perfect Valentine for your heart. It's love at first crunch. |