Unexpectedly, the family of nuts does not include peanuts. They are categorised as legumes, along with green peas, soybeans, and lentils. Most likely in Brazil or Peru, South America is where the peanut plant first appeared. Scientists have uncovered 3,500-year-old pottery in South America that is shaped like and ornamented with peanuts. The fruit of the underground peanut plant is a peanut.
Research, however, indicates that peanuts are just as beneficial to your heart as more pricey nuts.
Peanuts from Farm2Table include significant levels of protein, fat, and fibre. Although peanuts are high in fat, the bulk of that fat is considered to be “good fat,” which lowers cholesterol levels.
Magnesium, folate, vitamin E, copper, and arginine are some nutrients that are abundant in our peanuts.
They can also lessen your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke and inhibit the formation of tiny blood clots.
Benefits of Peanuts:
- Help prevent heart disease
- Help with lose weight
- Lower Diabetes Risk
- Reduce Inflammation
- May prevent hair loss
Ingredients:
Peanuts
Cuisine of Peanuts:
Asian, American, African
Origin Country of Peanuts:
South America
Other names of Peanuts:
Moongphali, (Arachis hypogaea), also called groundnut, earthnut, or goober, legume of the pea family (Fabaceae).
Storage of Peanuts:
Always store peanuts in airtight containers.
How to cook Peanuts:
Roasted Peanuts:
In a shallow baking pan, layer raw peanuts, shelled or unshelled, one layer deep. – Preheat the oven to 350° F. 15–20 minutes for shelled peanuts and 20–25 minutes for in shell peanuts (Remove from heat just before desired doneness because peanuts continue to cook as they cool.) Season with pepper to taste.
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