cashews substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 8.3 · Buttery, sweet kidney-shaped tree nuts. Eaten raw or roasted, ground into dairy-free cream sauces, and a staple in Thai, Indian, and Chinese cooking.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Walnuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

More bitter; works in sauces when soaked and blended

02

Pecans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter, similar buttery quality

03

Pistachios

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar mild flavor; works in snacks and dishes

04

Macadamia Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest in creaminess and mildness

05

Peanuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roast or use in stir-fries and satay sauces; slightly softer crunch with mild sweetness

06

Pine Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and mild, great in pesto

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