Savory Granola
I don’t plan enough in advance to religiously follow Meatless Monday, but our family naturally gravitates toward hearty, plant-based meals throughout the week. When you are building a satisfying meal centered entirely around vegetables or grains, I find that texture is everything. That is exactly where this savory granola comes in.
Packed with toasted oats, seeds, and a warm blend of spices, this batch adds an instant layer of depth and a deeply satisfying crunch to almost anything. I love scattering a generous handful over roasted root vegetables, a simple bowl of stewed beans, or a creamy vegetable soup. It takes a quick, unplanned vegetarian dish and instantly transforms it into something that feels incredibly comforting, nourishing, and complete.
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Savory Granola
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted, hulled sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted, hulled pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches of smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon of thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage (or your preferred herbs)
Instructions
- Mix everything together and spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir halfway through.
- Let cool and store in a container with a lid to maintain crispness on the counter or in the freezer.
