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Default Toasting Pine Nuts

Chemiker wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:18:02 +0000 (UTC), PLucas >
> wrote:
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>> http://i39.tinypic.com/152p347.jpg
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>> http://i39.tinypic.com/10ony50.jpg
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>> I had about 250gs, so rather than let them sit around and go stale, I toasted
>> them all up and they're now in a jar in the fridge.
>>
>> Some went into a spicy chicken, capsicum, red onion, and portabella mushroom
>> stirfry we had the other night.

>
> I can see *that*.
>
> Hm, aside from the wonderful flavor, DW tells me they are useful for
> those who prepare diabetic-suitable dishes. I use them as a
> replacement for rice or bulghur in stuffed peppers, and as
> an augmentation in pilavs.
>
> If DW is right, seems that using toasted Pine Nuts as a sub for
> carbs is a sensible thing to do.
>
> They're also good as a surprise in come wraps.
>
> Alex, who needs guidance on the diabetic thing.


Oh!!!!! What a great idea!

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