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- Native to South America
- Legume, not a nut
- Also called: Earthnuts, Goobers, Pinders, Manila Nuts
- Rich in protein and resveratrol
- Matures underground
- Related to peas, lentils, chickpeas
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Peanuts are a vastly popular food staple that are eaten by themselves, creamed into peanut butter, and refined into peanut oil. First found in South America, peanuts have become an essential part of many people's diets worldwide. They are a key ingredient of the nutritional supplement Plumpy'nut, which is given to starving children in underdeveloped nations.
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Peanut Nutrients
Peanuts have many important nutritious qualities, including 30 grams of protein per cup. Peanuts are also high in manganese, niacin and copper. They are a good source of monounsaturated fats, which help lower Cholesterol. Newer studies indicate peanuts contain antioxidants.Ways to Enjoy Peanuts
- Boiled peanuts
- Salted roasted peanuts
- Peanut butter
- Peanut brittle
- Peanut butter cookies
- Fried peanuts
- Added to Chinese, Thai dishes
- Peanut oil
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
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Peanut Questions
Do you like Peanuts and/or Peanut Butter ? Do you like Granola? 3 AnswersI love all 3! In fact, you should try peanut butter granola (from Trader Joe's or another store like that) and put it on top of a bowl of berries and vanilla y... read more
What's the difference between peanut butter and jam? 6 Answers--------quote---------- Peanut butter is a food paste made primarily from ground roasted peanuts, with or without added oil.Its primary use is as a sandwich spr... read more
What the different types of allergic reactions too peanuts? 1 AnswerReactions can range from mild to deadly. A girl died as a result of a kiss from her boyfriend who had eaten a peanut butter sandwich http://www.shortnews.com/... read more
How to make peanut butter cookies? 4 AnswersPeanut butter cookies. ------------------------------ This is a delicious recipe which I tired recently for my daughters kiddy party . It was enjoyed by every... read more
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i can hold off no longer. peanut butter sandwiches and harry hill await. Au revoir.
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Americans have peanut butter and jam, and we have cheese and pickle
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Mmmmm bowel of cerial and a peanut butter cookie for breakfast!
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@Robocop83- peanut brittle?
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Eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches atop table rock. Mmm.
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