Walnuts and potatoes really are the definition of a power pairing when you account for how tasty and satisfying both are! They’re smooth, rich and meld well in sweet and savory dishes. Plus, they have complementary textures, allowing for a huge variety of dishes to use them in! We especially love the endless plant-forward options pairing walnuts with potatoes opens up.
Perhaps our favorite thing about potatoes, however, is that they are a fellow heart-healthy food! Not only are they packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium, but they are certified by the American Heart Association, just like walnuts! Need some inspiration for how to cook with this power pairing? Read on for recipes that will please any palate.
Simply Delicious Side Dish
With spring holidays and barbecue season on the horizon, you may be looking for ways to step up your favorite side dishes, like potato salad. Whether you’re firing up the grill for burgers, or preparing the perfect spring picnic, give these Walnut Potatoes with Mustard Cream Sauce a try. The tangy mustard sauce will offset the creamy potatoes while chopped California walnuts offer a little crunch! This dish can be served hot or room temperature, so it’s versatile no matter the occasion.
Bite-sized Baked Potatoes
If you want to bring something new to the table altogether, whip up a batch of these Mini Walnut-Stuffed Potatoes. They’re the perfect finger food, stuffed with savory, rich ingredients, such as Gorgonzola cheese, olive oil, and of course, potatoes and walnuts. Essentially, bite-sized baked potatoes! Bring them to a party as an easy appetizer, or serve them up as an afternoon snack. Either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
Morning Indulgence
If you love a sweet pastry for breakfast, you can satisfy that craving with a Mashed Idaho® Potato Coffee Ring With Cinnamon Drizzle. This recipe is your classic cinnamon roll with an Idaho-meets-California twist—there are potato flakes incorporated right into the dough, helping the dough bake to a tender crumb. Chopped California walnuts are a key part of the cinnamon filling, adding a savory element to this indulgent morning delight!
Powered-up Pizza
Potatoes and walnuts on pizza? Count us in! This Walnut Pesto and Potato Pizza offers a gourmet take on a classic pie. With walnut pesto in place of traditional tomato sauce and thinly-sliced potatoes as the topping, you get a completely new flavor experience from what is typically expected with a pizza. You can even sprinkle chopped and toasted walnuts on top to finish it off!
The combination of walnuts and potatoes adds a unique spin to any dish due to their versatility in flavor and texture. Plus, when you’re pairing two heart-healthy foods, the benefits go far beyond taste! Explore more ways to play with walnuts and potatoes in your dishes here.
