Hemp seeds are an amazing plant-based superfood packed with proteins and omega-3 fatty acids, boasting an array of essential benefits. Their mild flavor complements any meal.
Shelled hemp seeds (sometimes referred to as hemp hearts) make an excellent replacement for nuts in creamy soups and smoothies, as well as for baked goods like cookies and oatmeal.
Roasted Hemp Seeds
Toasting hemp seeds brings out their inherently nutty, buttery flavors while providing them with an irresistibly crunchy crunch that adds an irresistibly delicious contrast to dishes.
Hemp seeds make an easy addition to many recipes, from toppings and snacks to baked goods like bread, muffins and cookies. Try mixing in some roasted hemp seeds into your morning smoothie; sprinkle some over salad; or combine them into baked goods like bread muffins and cookies for delicious results!
Hemp seeds contain numerous heart-healthy nutrients, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Furthermore, hemp seeds contain arginine which produces nitric oxide in your body – an anti-arrhythmic chemical which relaxes blood vessels to lower heart disease risk (5).
Hemp Seed Crust
Hemp seeds provide an abundant source of plant-based protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids, while also offering essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Make low-carb snacks and meals using hemp seed coating! Coat foods like chicken tenders, fish fillets, vegetable slices or any other edible item in a mixture of hemp seeds and flour; toss into the coating then shake off excess for a light yet crunchy bite!
Add a hemp crust to a raw pie for an irresistibly delicious and nutritious dessert! Mix walnuts and hemp hearts with maple syrup and vanilla until the desired crust consistency has been reached, using either a glass pie pan or simply mixing in ingredients from another kitchen to form it. It can even work well as part of savory dishes such as vegetarian tarts or quiches!
Hemp Seed Pesto
Made with hemp seeds instead of pine nuts, this delectable pesto makes an excellent alternative for pasta, roasted vegetables and sandwiches alike!
Hemp seeds (commonly referred to as “hemp hearts”) are an amazing source of plant protein, essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc and iron; plus they add an attractive subtle soft flavour and texture that make for an amazing nut-free pesto sauce!
Nutritional yeast adds an irresistibly cheesy flavour, but also boasts several impressive health benefits such as aiding immunity and digestion. Lemon juice enhances its flavour while being antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral.
Pesto’s creamy texture is key, and hemp seeds make this recipe even creamier than usual! Plus it makes an easy freezer staple!
Hemp Seed Salads & Bowls
Hemp seed-based sauces and dressings make an excellent way to add an extra nutritional punch to dishes, whether as a crust for proteins, coating for vegetables, or sauce to elevate rice or grain bowls – hemp seed-based spreads and dressings provide delicious dairy-free solutions with delightful crunch!
Add hemp seeds for a healthy Mediterranean flair when topping traditional Greek salad with crisp vegetables and tart feta cheese. They can also enhance Italian pasta dishes like this Black Bean and Hemp Seed Salad with Apple Dressing.
Hemp Hearts (hulled hemp seeds) combine with water and various herbs to form this nutritious salad dressing that makes an excellent dip or spread for salad greens or Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls. Enjoy it today!
Hemp Seed Oatmeal
Hemp seeds, along with chia and flax seeds, are excellent sources of fiber that help your digestive system process food more quickly. Their combination of both soluble and insoluble fiber aids the body’s transit of food through your gut more rapidly.
Hemp seeds’ unique nutty taste allows them to pair beautifully with most foods, taking on the flavors of those they are combined with. Their versatility makes them particularly popular additions in salads, hummus, roasted vegetables and homemade bread recipes.
Hemp seed porridge can be enjoyed like oatmeal but with less carbs and more protein. Packed full of healthy fats, fiber and essential fatty acids, hemp seed porridge makes an excellent meal option for anyone with gluten allergies or sensitivities – and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets alike! Simply whip it up either on the stovetop or in the microwave; toppings such as fresh berries or even nut butter make this meal easily customizable for everyone’s individual tastes!