Peanut is a member of the dried bean family, not a tree nut, peanuts provide protein. And they’re also packed with heart-healthy substances - among them folate, magnesium, good (monounsaturated) fats, and two plant substances called resveratrol and plant sterols - but no cholesterol!
You can enjoy chopped peanuts in salads, on cereal, in baked goods, in smoothies. Google for 'healthy peanut recipes'.