RECIPES: Peanut Recipes
In the U.S., peanuts are the winner by a long shot when it comes to volume sold: They claim 67% of all nut consumption. The numbers aren’t broken out for whole peanuts vs. peanut butter, but we bet the PB has a large piece of the pie.
Check out these peanut recipes: Savory Peanut Recipes
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U.S. nut consumption in 2009. Chart |
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Sweet Peanut Recipes
Peanuts, which originated in South America, actually came to the U.S. with African slaves. They were first brought to West Africa by Portuguese and Spanish traders, where they became a staple crop. See who invented peanut butter.
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