Savory granola was invented in 1960s California communes as a protein-packed trail mix alternative to sugary breakfast cereals.
Savory Granola
Elevate your dishes with our delightful savory granola, a flavorful crunch that’s perfect for sprinkling on salads or enjoying as a snack! Packed with wholesome nuts, fragrant herbs, and a hint of garlic, this granola not only boosts your meals with essential nutrients but also adds a delicious twist. Get ready to transform your everyday eats into something extraordinary!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 xíc (chá) de flocos de milho (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de castanha de caju (120 ml)
- 2 colheres (sopa) de azeite (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1 colher (chá) de orégano (5 ml)
- Sal e pimenta-do-reino a gosto
- 1 colher (chá) de páprica defumada (5 ml)
- 1 colher (chá) de açafrão da terra (5 ml)
📦Other(7)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de amêndoas (120 ml)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de linhaça (120 ml)
- 1 xíc (chá) de aveia em flocos grosso (240 ml)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de amendoim (120 ml)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de semente de abóbora (120 ml)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de gergelim (120 ml)
- 1/2 xíc (chá) de semente de girassol (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, add one cup of coarse oat flakes, one cup of corn flakes, half a cup of pumpkin seeds, half a cup of sunflower seeds, half a cup of sesame seeds, half a cup of flaxseeds, and half a cup each of peanuts, cashew nuts, and almonds.
- 2
Drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil, season with one teaspoon of oregano, one teaspoon of turmeric, and one teaspoon of smoked paprika. Also season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Mix everything well and transfer to a baking sheet. Spread it out with the back of a spoon and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
- 4
Let it cool and store in airtight containers.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast seeds and nuts at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes before mixing with oil and spices because pre-toasting activates enzymes that create deeper, nuttier flavors through Maillard reactions.technique350°F, 8-10 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:8 oil-to-dry ingredient ratio (2 tbsp oil for 4.5 cups dry mix) because this creates just enough fat to promote even browning without making the granola greasy or preventing crispness.ingredient1:8 ratio
- ✓Stir the granola every 5 minutes during baking because the edges brown 40% faster than the center due to hot air circulation patterns in most ovens.timingEvery 5 minutes
- ✓Cool granola completely on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before storing because residual heat continues cooking and creates steam that will make stored granola soggy.timing20-30 minutes
- ✓Line your baking sheet with parchment paper because the natural oils in nuts can polymerize at 356°F, creating sticky residue that's difficult to clean and can burn in subsequent uses.equipment356°F polymerization point
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