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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Cashews Recipes
Cashews are a versatile pantry ingredient prized for their buttery flavor, gentle sweetness, and creamy texture. They work beautifully in both savory and sweet recipes, from vegetable curries and noodle bowls to granola, cookies, and trail mix.
Raw cashews can be soaked and blended into dairy-free cream sauces, dips, dressings, soups, and vegan cheesecakes. Toasted cashews add crunch and richness to stir-fries, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, salads, and spiced snack mixes.
Because cashews are mild, they absorb bold flavors well, including garlic, ginger, chile, lime, coconut milk, curry spices, maple, chocolate, and cinnamon. Keep them on hand for quick weeknight meals, plant-based cooking, and easy homemade snacks.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories553 kcal
Protein18.2g
Fat43.9g
Carbs30.2g
Sugar5.9g
Fiber3.3g
Sodium12mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Cashews in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Cashews
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
45 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Lime Rice and Tropical Slaw
Juicy shrimp coated in toasted coconut tempura, served over lime rice with a creamy pineapple-cashew slaw and sweet-spicy...
20 min
Quick Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
A speedy 25-minute stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, crunchy cashews and a tangy-sweet sauce served over fluffy...
10 min
Spicy Szechuan Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Cashews and Ginger Rice
This spicy Szechuan stir-fry combines tender broccoli, cremini mushrooms and crunchy cashews in a savory-sweet sauce, served over...
35 min
Asian Glazed Pork Chops with Ginger Rice and Bok Choy Salad
Juicy pork chops meet a sweet and savory apricot glaze, served over fragrant ginger rice with a tangy...
5 min
Quick Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Craving takeout? This quick cashew chicken stir-fry with broccoli over jasmine rice is ready in 25 minutes. Tender...
10 min
Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Pineapple Slaw and Lime Rice
Crispy tempura shrimp coated in toasted coconut, served over lime rice with a creamy pineapple-cashew slaw and a...
50 min
Sweet and Sticky Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Vegetable Stir-Fry and Smashed Cucumber Salad
A Chinese-inspired feast featuring sweet-and-sticky glazed pork tenderloin, a bell pepper and green bean stir-fry with cashews, garlicky...
10 min
Sesame-Crusted Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Peanut Dressing
This vibrant sesame-crusted chicken salad features tender chicken coated in sesame seeds, crisp carrot ribbons, juicy mandarin oranges...
10 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Tropical Slaw and Lime Rice
Juicy shrimp meet a light, crispy coconut tempura coating, served over zesty lime rice with a creamy pineapple-cashew...
10 min
Sesame Mandarin Chicken Salad with Candied Cashews
A hearty main-course salad with tender chicken, mandarin oranges and candied cashews, all tossed in a zesty sesame...
10 min
Spicy Szechuan Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Cashews and Ginger Rice
This quick stir-fry combines tender broccoli, mushrooms and onion in a spicy-sweet Szechuan sauce, topped with crunchy cashews...
5 min
Sweet and Spicy Cashew Pork Tacos with Gochujang Slaw
These sweet and spicy cashew pork tacos are a quick, one-pan dinner bursting with bold flavors. Topped with...
40 min
Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken, Mango, and Garlic-Scallion Vinaigrette
A refreshing cold soba noodle salad with tender chicken, sweet mango, crisp snow peas and a tangy garlic-scallion...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice Pilaf and Pickled Raisins
Golden, crispy chickpea fritters seasoned with curry spices, served over a fluffy spinach rice pilaf with tangy pickled...
45 min
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Slaw and Lime Rice
Juicy shrimp coated in a toasted coconut tempura batter, fried to golden perfection and served with a creamy...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice and Pickled Raisins
Golden, crispy chickpea fritters with warm curry spices, served over fluffy spinach rice pilaf with tangy pickled raisins...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice and Pickled Raisins
Golden, crispy chickpea fritters with warm curry spices, served over fluffy spinach rice pilaf with tangy pickled raisins...
5 min
Spicy Gochujang Pork Tacos with Crunchy Cashew Slaw
These one-pan pork tacos combine sweet and spicy gochujang sauce with crunchy cashews and a tangy slaw for...
5 min
Spicy Gochujang Pork Tacos with Cashew Crunch and Tangy Slaw
These pork tacos are packed with bold flavors: sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, crunchy cashews and a creamy...
5 min
Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger Lime Sauce, Scallion Rice, and Roasted Broccoli
This pan-seared salmon with a zesty ginger lime sauce is served alongside buttery scallion rice and crispy roasted...
10 min
Herbed Ricotta Lunch Board with Sourdough, Cucumber, and Citrus
This no-cook lunch board features creamy herbed ricotta, crunchy veggies, sweet fruit and toasty sourdough for a satisfying...
10 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Tropical Slaw and Lime Rice
Golden tempura shrimp coated in toasted coconut, served over zesty lime rice with a tangy tropical slaw and...
10 min
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Lunch Board with Balsamic Drizzle and Trail Mix
A quick and satisfying lunch board featuring creamy fresh mozzarella, salty prosciutto, ripe tomato and a sweet-tangy balsamic...
5 min
Sweet and Spicy Cashew Pork Tacos with Gochujang Sauce
These one-pan sweet and spicy cashew pork tacos are ready in just 20 minutes. Topped with a tangy...
10 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Lime Rice and Tropical Slaw
Golden tempura shrimp coated in toasted coconut, served over zesty lime rice with a tangy tropical slaw and...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice Pilaf and Pickled Raisins
These crispy curried chickpea fritters are served over a fluffy spinach rice pilaf, topped with tangy pickled raisins...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice Pilaf and Pickled Raisins
These crispy curried chickpea fritters are served over a fluffy spinach rice pilaf, topped with tangy pickled raisins...
10 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Lime Rice and Tropical Slaw
Golden tempura shrimp coated in toasted coconut, served over zesty lime rice with a tangy tropical slaw and...
10 min
Crispy Curried Chickpea Fritters with Spinach Rice Pilaf and Pickled Raisins
These crispy curried chickpea fritters are served with a fragrant spinach rice pilaf, tangy pickled raisins and a...
5 min
Spicy Cashew Chicken Ramen Noodles with Green Beans and Bell Pepper
This quick and easy stir-fry combines tender dark meat chicken, crisp green beans and bell pepper with ramen...
5 min
Sesame Ginger Chicken and Pineapple Bowls with Green Beans
Quick and flavorful chicken and pineapple bowls with sesame ginger crunch, charred green beans and spicy mayo.
5 min
Sweet and Spicy Broccoli Carrot Lo Mein with Cashews
This quick 20-minute lo mein tosses tender noodles with broccoli, carrots and a sweet-spicy soy-chili sauce, topped with...
5 min
Soy-Glazed Chicken Bowls with Cashew Rice and Spicy Lime Mayo
Juicy soy-glazed chicken, garlicky broccoli and buttery cashew-lime rice come together in this quick 15-minute bowl. Drizzle with...
5 min
Thai Coconut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Sesame Cucumber Salad
Quick and easy Thai-inspired lettuce wraps with tender coconut chicken, crunchy veggies and a zesty sesame dressing.
10 min
Crispy Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Lime Rice and Tropical Slaw
Light and airy tempura shrimp coated in toasted coconut, served over lime rice with a tangy tropical slaw...
5 min
Roasted Sweet Potato and Chicken Kale Salad with Balsamic Dijon Dressing
A hearty salad with roasted sweet potatoes, juicy grapes, crunchy cashews and seasoned chicken over massaged kale, topped...
Ingredient FAQ
Cashews recipe questions
What can I cook with Cashews?
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How many DandyRecipes use Cashews?
This ingredient page currently links to 68 published DandyRecipes that use cashews or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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