What Can I Cook With Walnut?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with walnut
Got walnut in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Walnut
Common Mistakes When Cooking Walnut
- ✕Don't skip toasting walnuts - it intensifies their flavor dramatically
- ✕Store in fridge or freezer - walnuts go rancid faster than other nuts
- ✕Don't chop walnuts too finely for baking - you'll lose the crunchy texture
- ✕Taste before using - rancid walnuts taste bitter and ruin the dish
- ✕Don't over-toast - they go from golden to burnt very quickly
How to Store Walnut
Shelled walnuts last 2-4 weeks at room temp. 6+ months in fridge, 12 months frozen.
Learn more about walnut storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I bake with walnuts?
Banana walnut bread, walnut brownies, walnut cookies, walnut cake, baklava, or walnut fudge.
Are walnuts the healthiest nut?
Walnuts are the richest nut in omega-3. They're excellent for brain health, heart health, and reducing inflammation.
What is the fastest dish to make with walnuts?
Walnut stuffed dates take 5 minutes. Candied walnuts take 10 minutes on the stovetop.
Can walnuts be frozen?
Yes, walnuts freeze exceptionally well for up to 12 months. This is actually the best way to store them.
What flavors go well with walnuts?
Banana, chocolate, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, blue cheese, apple, and coffee complement walnuts beautifully.