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Rustic spicy dry roasted peanuts in rustic wood bowl.

What Is the Nutritional Value of Peanuts?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Bridget Coila

Peanuts are not true nuts, but instead belong to the legume family, which also includes beans and lentils. You can enjoy them raw or prepare them in a variety of ways, including boiled, dry roasted and oil roasted. You can also crush them to make peanut butter or use them in a variety of savory and sweet dishes.