Toasted Spice Blend

 

This easy-to-make blend is bursting with flavor from the variety of healthy seeds and spices and can transform any meal from meh to magnifico. Sunflower and sesame seeds add a taste of nuttiness, coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds offer an exotic spice experience, and nutritional yeast adds a bit of umami. Enjoy this crunchy mixture on top of steamed vegetables, grain bowls, fresh salads, and more!

Toasted Spice Blend

Ingredients

 ½ cup sunflower seeds

 ½ cup sesame seeds

 1 tbsp coriander seed

 1 tbsp cumin seed

 1 tbsp mustard seed

 ½ tbsp chili powder

 1 tbsp cumin powder

 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

 1 tbsp onion granules

 ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium stovetop pan, add the sunflower, sesame, coriander, mustard, and cumin seeds. Toast on medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the seeds start to pop and become fragrant (about 3–5 minutes).

2

Turn off the heat and let cool.

3

Transfer to a container or 16-ounce mason jar.

4

Add the remaining spices, as well as the salt, if using.

5

Add to lots of your favorite dishes!

Chef's Notes

If you don’t love whole seeds
Before transferring the seeds to a container or mason jar, add to a spice grinder and pulse into a fine meal.

Use in meal preparation
Instead of using this as a condiment, feel free to add this spice blend during cooking to stir-fries, sauces, casserole dishes, and more.

Storage
Store in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator (due to the sunflower and sesame seeds, which are higher in fat content and susceptible to going rancid) for up to three months.

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