26 cashew recipes

Lemon brown rice with cashews, fresh lemon zest, and black pepper. A bright, nutty vegetarian side dish with just five ingredients that comes together in minutes.

It's an easy way to make a simply tasty yet refreshing carrot slaw.

Vegan black bean and cashew chili with jalapeño, Anaheim chiles, and a splash of beer. Cashews lend hearty body to this meatless chili. Top with avocado, cilantro, and crisp tortilla chips.

Vegan oat and cashew waffles blitzed in a blender with just five ingredients. No flour, no eggs, no dairy: ground oats and cashews build a high-fiber batter that crisps up nutty and golden.

I made this granola last night, it was so simple and easy. The granola turned out golden brown, and nuts were deliciously toasted, nutty and crunchy.

The combination of cashews, lentils, brown rice and other spices was delicious. Right balance of the flavor and the texture, we used cherry tomatoes instead, that's what we had on hand. It's a tasty yet nutritious meal.

This flavorful Indian rice is cooked with chopped cilantro, mint, garlic, onion, cumin and raisins, there are lots of flavor on this simple rice plate, and it is an easy recipe to follow!

Chinese chicken with cashews stir-fried in a wok with green pepper, water chestnuts, and hoisin imperial sauce. Velveted chicken stays silky and tender.

Silky 3-ingredient vegan cashew cream made with raw cashews, water, and maple syrup. Blends up in 5 minutes as a dairy-free substitute for cream, sauces, or dessert toppings.

No-cook cashew pita pockets with curried yogurt, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. A crunchy vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes flat.

Mary Wilhelm of Sparta sent her signature cookie, which she said she has prepared for the Food Network, Warrens Cranfest and Taste of Home magazine. Two classic flavor pairings - brown sugar and cashews, and orange and cranberry - come together.

Vegan cashew whipped cream made with raw cashews, sunflower oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. A rich, dairy-free topping for desserts, fruit, and baked goods.

Cashew nut cookies with brown sugar, sour cream, and a buttery vanilla icing topped with whole cashews. Soft drop cookies with a caramel-like depth from the brown sugar base.

Pineapple carob cashew brownies made with whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, honey, and no butter, eggs, or refined sugar. A naturally sweetened, caffeine-free vegan brownie.

Spinach and cashew salad with watercress, green onions, and croutons tossed in your favorite dressing. A peppery, crunchy vegetarian salad ready in 5 minutes.

Enjoy this great side dish with all of the health benefits enjoyed from the phytonutrients from the vegetables combined with the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the nuts. It's a great side dish to accompany fish and poultry entrées.