Save time and improve your health by going a little nuts-with almonds. Enjoy them for:
• Breakfast. Sprinkle chopped almonds on granola or oatmeal. Stir them into yogurt. Use almond milk in a breakfast smoothie-it can be found in an unrefrigerated box at the supermarket, near soy milk.
• Lunch. Include crunchy al-monds in a green salad or creamy soup. Make an almond butter and jelly sandwich.
• Dinner. Add slivered almonds to rice, pasta, couscous or steamed vegetables. Grind roasted almonds and use them as a nutritious “breading” for fish or poultry.
• Snacks. Choose a handful of almonds and a piece of fruit.
• Dessert. Make fruit, caramel and chocolate desserts special with almonds.
Almonds can also be used in a range of cuisines. Try them in this authentic Mexican soup.
CREAMY ALMOND
AND HERB SOUP
3/4 cup slivered almonds, roasted*, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 cups packed fresh cilantro, divided, plus a few sprigs for garnish
2 cups packed fresh parsley, divided
6 ounces cream cheese
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