Making Nut-Free Dishes: A Beginner's Guide

Cooking without nuts can be a breeze! Here are some simple tips to help you create tasty, nut-free meals:

• Check the labels on all ingredients to ensure they are nut-free.
• Replace nuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for crunch and flavor.
• Use alternative butter like sunflower seed butter or soy butter instead of peanut butter.
• Try using vegetables like roasted chickpeas or chopped water chestnuts for added texture.

Some delicious nut-free dish ideas include:

• Stir-fried vegetables with rice or noodles
• Tacos with beans, salsa, and guacamole
• Smoothies made with nut-free milk and fresh fruits
• Nut-free trail mix using seeds, dried fruit, and pretzels

For more information and recipe ideas, check out these helpful resources:

• How to Read a Food Label by Food Allergy Research & Education
• Nut-Free Recipes by Kids With Food Allergies