Brazil nuts are the product of a tree called "Bertholica Excelsa" which is native to the Brazilian Amazon.This tree has been known to grow up to upwards of 200ft. . It bears a fruit called ourico, in which nestled inside are about 20-24 brazil nuts.Brazil nuts are rich in antoxidants and contain an abundance of minerals such as selenium, magnesium, and potassium just to name a few.They have been used as a food source by indigenous tribes for centuries.
Brazil nuts are characterized by a smooth somewhat oily nut protected by a thick, hard dark brown shell.Brazil nuts are available in the produce section of most major markets or they can almost always be found already shelled and chopped in the baking goods section.Brazil nuts are best eaten as a snack or they can be added to any number of recipes from salads to desserts.Because most of us are familiar with brazil nuts as just being part of a holiday nut mix, I decided to try and use them in a new way.Below is a raw food recipe featuring this versatile nut.Hope you enjoy it.
4 Servings
Ingredients:
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 carrots, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
bunch fresh cilantro
4 oz. Brazil nuts
1 oz. flaxseeds, ground
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
1/2 Tbsp.tamari
- Put the celery, carrots, onion, cilantro, and brazil nuts in a food processor and process until all ingredients are blended together.
- Add the remaining ingredients and continue processing for another 30 seconds.
- Shape puree into 4 equal size burger patties.
- Dehydrate for 5 hours.
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