18 cashew recipes

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.

Asparagus stir-fried in a wok with fresh ginger, sesame oil, roasted cashews, and soy sauce. A quick Chinese-style vegan side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Bombay cashews roasted with freshly ground coriander, cumin, hot paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. An addictive Indian-spiced snack that keeps for two weeks.

A meatless kidney bean chili loaded with cashews, raisins, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. Spiced with cumin, chili powder, and oregano for a one-pot vegetarian feast.

Sichuan cashew chicken stir-fried with velveted chicken, toasted cashews, bamboo shoots, and green peppers in a soybean paste and rice wine sauce. Restaurant-style Chinese at home.

Pecan cashew popcorn balls coated in buttery caramel made from scratch with a candy thermometer. A crunchy Halloween treat with pecans, cashews, and 8 cups of popped corn.

Spicy roasted cashews coated in corn syrup with cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Baked low and slow until crunchy and addictive. A bold snack or gift idea.

Chinese cashew chicken stir-fry with snow peas, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and toasted cashews in a soy-cornstarch sauce. A classic takeout favorite made from scratch at home.

Crisp asparagus stir-fried with fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and roasted cashews, finished with a splash of soy sauce. A 6-ingredient Chinese side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Lamb with cashew curry blends ground cashews, dried red chilies, and toasted whole spices into a fragrant masala simmered with yogurt, saffron, and tender lamb cubes. Restaurant-style Indian cooking at home.

Lamb curry marinated overnight with garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic, then simmered in lamb stock and finished with yogurt and lemon. Served on basmati rice with toasted cashews and golden sultanas. Mild, fragrant, family-friendly.

Hearty lima beans and black-eyed peas tossed with roasted cashews, crunchy veggies, and a smoky cumin-balsamic dressing. Vegetarian, protein-packed, and ready in 20 minutes.

Grilled salmon over whole wheat apricot couscous topped with a lemony cilantro-yogurt sauce and toasted cashews. A healthy, high-fiber dinner bursting with color, ready in 30 minutes.

One-pot brown rice simmered with sundried tomatoes, cashews, fresh basil, and lemon zest. A hearty vegan rice dish packed with chunky vegetables and bright Mediterranean flavor.

Lamb cashew curry with a homemade masala paste of cashews, chilies, saffron, poppy seeds, and whole spices simmered in ghee and yogurt. A rich, aromatic Indian lamb dish.

Cashew nut risotto with basmati and wild rice, mushrooms, red pepper, peas, and Parmesan. A British-style rice dish from legendary cook Marguerite Patten.