Peanuts
About the ingredient peanuts. Including 437 recipes with peanuts, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are peanuts?
Peanuts are known by many other local names, like earthnuts , ground nuts , goober peas , monkey nuts , pygmy nuts and pig nuts.
Popular confections include salted peanuts, peanut butter sandwiches, candy bars, and cups), peanut brittle, and shelled nuts (plain/roasted). Salted peanuts are usually roasted in oil and packed in retail size, plastic bags or hermetically sealed cans.
Dry roasted, salted peanuts are also marketed in significant quantities. Peanuts are often a major ingredient in mixed nuts because of their inexpensiveness compared to Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, and so on.
The primary use of peanut butter is in the home, but large quantities are also used in the commercial manufacture of sandwiches, candy, and bakery products.
Boiled peanuts are a preparation of raw, unshelled green peanuts boiled in brine and typically eaten as a snack in the southern United States where most peanuts are grown.
Peanut flour is lower in fat than peanut butter, and is popular with chefs because its high protein content makes it suitable as a flavor enhancer. Peanut flour is used as a gluten-free solution.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (146g)Where found
Peanuts are usually found in the snacks section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Peanuts are a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do peanuts weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 146 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Legumes and Legume Products
| In Chinese: | 花生米 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | cacahuètes | |
| en español: | cacahuates |
Recipes using peanuts
There are 437 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Almost Whole Wheat Choco Banana Peanut Cookies
Almost Whole Wheat Choco Banana Peanut Cookies recipe
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies (Healthier Version)
Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies without feeling guilty, and these cookies are actually good for you.
Thai Cucumber Salad
A quick yet refreshing Thai cucumber salad accompanies well with most of your summer Barbecue dishes.
Sweet Justice Kung Pao Chicken
Traditional Chinese Recipe. You can cook this kung pao chicken in many ways, it depends on your own flavour, this sweet juistice should be loved by kids and women!
Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick, easy and delicious chicken-lettuce stir-fry is ideal for a busy week-night meal when served with rice.
Szechwan Curried Chicken
Seventh heaven of taste, aroma and sight. Thanks, I could try it.. thumb up!
Curried Spinach Salad
A fresh take on spinach salad. This sweet and savory salad is a wonderful alternative to the bacon and tomato variety.
