Nuts and seeds are a major pillar of plant-based foods. They not only add a wonderfully flavoursome element to any meal, but also crunch, creaminess, richness, and they can even make a sauce! Far beyond plain nut butters and store-bought milks, there is a world of possibilities that will expand your food horizons, offer optimum nutrition, save your pennies and amp up the flavour of your food.
Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein and fats, so on a plant-based plate they play a key role in satiation. Key for all food groups is understanding the wide range of varieties out there and knowing what to do with them. In the case of nuts and seeds – particularly given the increase in nut allergies – rather than just relying on a monocrop like peanuts and almonds, we can be using seeds to their full potential, they have so much tastiness to offer.