Nut Crumbs

Nut crumbs instead of bread crumbs
You can use different nuts but I love walnuts.

1 cup raw nuts ( you can use a blend of almonds, cashew, walnuts or 1 nut)
1/2 tsp spice (see below for my favourites)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Pulse altogether until you have a nut meal - the coarseness is entirely personal.
Keep in a freezer friendly container for freshness
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HOW TO USE

SPICES

Hot Smoked Paprika - great on top of mac & cheese or baked ziti
Italian Herbs - perfect for fish ( remember to add a little evoo so the nuts will stick)
Herbs de Provence - great for au gratin potatoes or scalloped potatoes
Baharat - wonderful on stuffed eggplant or squash.

You can also sautée in a pan with a little olive oil and add to salads, rice bowls, or steamed veggies.

REMEMBER THAT NUTS MAY TOAST QUICKER THAN BREADCRUMBS SO KEEP AN EYE AND USE FOIL IF NEEDED.