Savory Nut + Seed Clusters

MEAL TYPE: Snack

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

TAKES 30 MINUTES

Savory Nut + Seed Clusters

What could be tastier than a savory treat that includes cashews and everyone’s current favorite, pepitas? These clusters are ideal for a midday snack, when you are starting to feel peckish but don’t want to blow your dinner plans. These are so good, prepare to share. (A nutty tip: Store your nuts and seeds in the freezer to extend their shelf life.) Recipe courtesy of Lauren Chandler, barre3’s culinary wellness expert.

INGREDIENTS

3 Tbs. mirin or sweet rice wine (or ½ tsp. coconut sugar mixed with 3 Tbs. rice vinegar, dry sherry, sweet Marsala wine, dry white wine)

1 Tbs. tamari or coconut aminos

1/4 cup sesame seeds

2 Tbs. brown mustard seeds

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup raw pepitas

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place a medium bowl next to the stove. Combine the mirin and tamari in a small bowl and set aside.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add the sesame seeds to a medium-large skillet and toast over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until they start to turn golden brown. Transfer them to a medium bowl.
Add the mustard seeds to the skillet. When they start to turn grey and pop, about 2-3 minutes, transfer them to the bowl with the sesame seeds.
Add the cashews to the skillet. Stir occasionally for 2 - 3 minutes until they start to turn golden brown in spots, then stir in the pepitas. Continue to toast, stirring occasionally, for about 2- 3 minutes, until the pepitas start to pop, turn golden brown, and become fragrant.
Add the mirin and tamari and stir to combine and continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes, until the ingredients start to stick together.
Transfer the pepitas and cashews to the bowl with the seeds and stir to evenly distribute all of the ingredients, then transfer to the baking sheet and spread out in an even layer to let cool.

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