The Nutritional Value of Pine Nuts
Pine nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which are components of various human tissue cells and are also the main components of brain and nerve tissues. In addition to promoting health and strengthening the body, pine nuts can also promote growth and development.
Moreover, pine nuts are also rich in a large amount of minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus, which can enhance blood vessel elasticity, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and also eliminate fatigue and strengthen bones.
PINE NUT RECIPE
PINE NUT CAKE
Ingredients: Pine nuts, cocoa powder, cake batter, pine nut mousse, pine nut cream Steps:
1. Grind the pine nuts and set aside. (Adjust the particle size according to your preference)
2. Prepare the mousse: Cream cheese 200g + sugar 300g + milk 50g + gelatin sheets 8g + whipped cream 150g + crushed pine nuts.
3. Prepare the cream: Whipped cream + crushed pine nuts.
4. Arrange the prepared ingredients in layers, sprinkle cocoa powder on top, and finally garnish with pine nuts.
5. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
PINE NUT SALAD
Ingredients: Kale, pumpkin, pine nuts, feta cheese Steps:
1. Cut the pumpkin into chunks and mix with salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until well combined.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for about 20 minutes.
3. Toss the kale with your preferred dressing until evenly coated.
4. Add feta cheese, roasted pumpkin, and pine nuts, then drizzle with dressing again before serving.
PINE NUT WITH CORN
Ingredients: Pine nuts, diced carrots, green peas, corn kernels Steps:
1. Blanch the corn, carrot cubes, and green peas in boiling water for two minutes, then remove and drain.
2. Fry the pine nuts in a cold oil pan over low heat until they float to the surface of the oil. Spread the fried pine nuts out to cool.
5. Heat 15 grams of oil in a pan, add the cooked vegetables and stir-fry. Season with salt and sugar, then add the prepared water starch (3 grams of starch mixed with 15 grams of water).
6. Stir-fry evenly until cooked through, then serve by arranging on a plate and sprinkling with pine nuts.
