Side Dish30 min650 cal / serving
Lemon Garlic Chicken Paillard with Rosemary Potatoes and Arugula Walnut Salad
A bright 30-minute chicken dinner with pan-seared lemon garlic chicken, crisp rosemary potatoes, parsley-lemon gremolata, and a peppery…
Walnuts Recipes
Walnuts are a versatile pantry ingredient with a rich, slightly earthy flavor and a tender crunch. They work well in both sweet and savory recipes, from banana bread, brownies, and cookies to salads, pastas, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables. To bring out their best flavor, toast walnuts briefly before adding them to recipes. Chopped walnuts add texture to baked goods, while finely ground walnuts can enrich sauces, crusts, pestos, and veggie fillings. Because walnuts contain natural oils, they can turn stale faster than some dry pantry staples. Keep them fresh and use them where their buttery bite can balance sweetness, acidity, herbs, cheese, or hearty grains.
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Most Popular Recipes with Walnuts
Top recipes that use walnuts, ranked by imported source popularity data where available.
Lunch30 min670 cal / serving
Parmesan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potato Wedges and Apple Walnut Salad
Juicy pork tenderloin coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust, served with rosemary roasted potato wedges and a refreshing…
Lunch25 min830 cal / serving
Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Flatbread with Fresh Mozzarella and Balsamic Arugula
Juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and pesto meet on a crispy flatbread, topped with a tangy balsamic arugula…
Dinner5 min450 cal / serving
Spiced Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Crispy, juicy chicken cutlets with a spiced walnut crust, served with roasted potato wedges, steamed green beans, and…
Dinner30 min810 cal / serving
Brown Butter Gemelli with Asparagus, Walnuts, and Lemony Ricotta
Twisty gemelli pasta tossed in a nutty brown butter sauce with tender asparagus, topped with creamy lemony ricotta,…
Brunch15 min690 cal / serving
Charred Grape Tomato and Herby Ricotta Toasts with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze
Crispy sourdough toasts topped with creamy herby ricotta, sweet charred tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of balsamic…
Dinner5 min590 cal / serving
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Kale
Tender butternut squash-filled agnolotti tossed in a nutty brown butter sage sauce with crispy kale and walnuts.
Dinner30 min598 cal / serving
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Caramelized Apples
This autumn-inspired dish features juicy pork tenderloin, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, and a tangy-sweet apple pan sauce…
Dinner30 min710 cal / serving
Crunchy Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Cheesy Ciabatta and Roasted Broccoli
A quick and easy oven-baked dinner featuring walnut-crusted chicken, roasted broccoli, and cheesy ciabatta, all ready in under…
Dinner25 min
Honey Dijon Walnut Crusted Salmon with Roasted Green Beans and Couscous
Buttery salmon fillets get a crunchy walnut and panko crust with a sweet honey-Dijon glaze, served alongside roasted…
Dinner5 min640 cal / serving
Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce, Balsamic Grape Salad, and Garlic Bread
Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets in a rich Dijon cream sauce, paired with a tangy balsamic grape and walnut…
Lunch40 min470 cal / serving
Lemon Parmesan Farro Bowl with Grilled Zucchini and Asparagus
A hearty farro bowl with grilled zucchini, asparagus, lemon, Parmesan, and walnuts.
Lunch35 min1120 cal / serving
Crispy Crab Cakes with Lemon Paprika Aioli, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Cranberry Walnut Salad
Golden crab cakes with a zesty lemon paprika aioli, paired with roasted sweet potato wedges and a tangy…
Dinner5 min630 cal / serving
Pan-Seared Chicken with Dijon Cream Sauce, Balsamic Grape Salad, and Garlic Bread
Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets are drizzled with a luscious Dijon cream sauce, served alongside a tangy balsamic grape…
Side Dish15 min880 cal / serving
Seared Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Avocado Orange Salad
A spring-inspired dish featuring perfectly seared salmon with a creamy lemon beurre blanc sauce, crispy roasted fingerling potatoes,…
Lunch30 min689 cal / serving
Crispy Walnut Rosemary Crusted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Balsamic Salad
A crunchy walnut-rosemary crust elevates tender chicken breasts, served alongside golden roasted potatoes and a simple balsamic mixed…
Lunch40 min610 cal / serving
Risotto-Style Farro Bowl with Roasted Zucchini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
This hearty farro bowl is cooked risotto-style for a creamy, chewy texture, then topped with roasted green vegetables,…
Lunch25 min730 cal / serving
Heirloom Tomato Flatbreads with Pesto, Mozzarella, and Balsamic Arugula
Ripe heirloom tomatoes shine on crispy flatbreads with creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, and a tangy balsamic arugula salad.…
Dinner10 min670 cal / serving
Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Creamy Lemon Thyme Couscous, Kale, and Cranberries
This stuffed delicata squash recipe features tender roasted squash halves filled with a creamy herbed couscous, sautéed kale,…
Dinner5 min710 cal / serving
Walnut-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Crème Fraîche
This easy sheet pan dinner features tender salmon fillets with a crunchy walnut-panko crust, roasted alongside potatoes, zucchini,…
Dinner5 min630 cal / serving
Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce, Balsamic Grape Salad & Garlic Bread
Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets are topped with a luscious Dijon cream sauce, served alongside a bright balsamic grape…
Side Dish10 min610 cal / serving
Nut-Crusted Chicken with BBQ Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts & Apple
A double-nut crust of pecans and walnuts makes this chicken extra crispy, paired with roasted sweet potato, Brussels…
Dinner5 min420 cal / serving
Mushroom Ravioli with Kale and Walnuts in Brown Butter Crème Fraîche Sauce
Tender mushroom ravioli tossed with garlicky kale, toasted walnuts, and a rich brown butter crème fraîche sauce. A…
Lunch40 min520 cal / serving
Green Farro Bowl with Asparagus, Zucchini, and Walnuts
A hearty, nutty farro bowl with roasted asparagus and zucchini, bright lemon, crunchy walnuts, and Parmesan.