Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs #RaiseYourSnackIQ

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Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs serve hard cooked eggs wrapped in walnut meal with a crunchy crust. A side of mustard sauce for dipping adds to this fun, healthy snack.

Walnut Scotch Eggs

I weekly try to eat less meat. That includes having veggies replace meat once in a while. There are some good meat substitutes out there. Those cook and taste like meat.

But did you know, walnuts can also take the place of ground meat in some dishes? I used ground California Walnuts to coat these Scotch Eggs before breading.

Scotch Egg coating

A light spray of cooking oil browned these nicely in the oven.

scotch egg bake

These turned out to be a tasty snack. Nutritious too. Here’s why adding California Walnuts to snack time is both easy and so good for you.

  • A handful of walnuts is a versatile snack or ingredient that can help you feel full and satisfied thanks to a combination of key nutrients including plant-based protein (4g/oz) and fiber (2g/oz).
  • Walnuts are also the only nut with a significant source of essential omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz).
  • A growing field of research is looking at walnuts and cognitive function, including areas like healthy aging as well as mood, concentration and more.
  • More information on snacking with walnuts can be found at
  • https://walnuts.org/snacking/

Connect with California Walnuts on social media:

Follow the hashtag, #RaiseYourSnackIQ on social media for more great ideas using California Walnuts.

Walnut Scotch Egg

Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

These turned out to be a tasty snack. Nutritious too. Here’s why adding California Walnuts to snack time is both easy and so good for you. A handful of walnuts is a versatile snack or ingredient that can help you feel full and satisfied thanks to a combination of key nutrients including plant-based protein (4g/oz) and fiber (2g/oz). Walnuts are also the only nut with a significant source of essential omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). A growing field of research is looking at walnuts and cognitive function, including areas like healthy aging as well as mood, concentration and more. More information on snacking with walnuts can be found at https://walnuts.org/snacking/ Connect with California Walnuts on social media: Website: https://walnuts.org/ Facebook: @cawalnuts Twitter: @CaWalnuts Pinterest: California Walnuts YouTube: California Walnuts Instagram: @cawalnuts Follow the hashtag, #RaiseYourSnackIQ on social media for more great ideas using California Walnuts. Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 hard cooked eggs
  • 1 cup California Walnuts pieces
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1.2 teaspoon salt
  • dip
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon thinly sliced green onion
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon chopped California Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat eggs dry with paper towel.
  • Grind walnut pieces with 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in a food processor into a thick spread.
  • Coat eggs with walnut spread, press firmly to adhere.
  • Set up dredge. Mix together breadcrumbs, paprika and salt. Dip coated eggs in beaten egg then breadcrumbs. Place eggs on baking dish and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • Turn eggs to coat surface completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turning once to brown.
  • While eggs bake, mix together remaining grapeseed oil. mustard, mayonnaise, onion and tablespoon of chopped walnuts for dipping sauce. Serve Walnut Vegetarian Scotch Eggs warm or cold.
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