Elevate your culinary creations with this *Heart-Healthy Homemade Bagel Seasoning*, a nutritious twist on the classic blend! Packed with wholesome ingredients like roasted sunflower seeds, whole flaxseeds, and fragrant spices like smoked paprika and ground coriander, this seasoning delivers bold flavor while supporting heart health. Perfectly balanced with savory notes of garlic and onion, a touch of black pepper for heat, and the satisfying crunch of sesame and poppy seeds, this homemade mix is a versatile pantry staple. It's quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and makes a deliciously healthy topping for bagels, salads, and roasted vegetables. Crafted without added sodium, this seasoning is the guilt-free way to enhance every bite.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, and dried minced onion.
Add the roasted unsalted sunflower seeds and whole flaxseeds into the bowl. These seeds provide not only great texture but also heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper to give the seasoning a slight kick. Adjust the quantity to suit your taste preferences if needed.
Mix in 0.5 teaspoon of ground coriander for a hint of citrusy flavor, which complements the other seasonings beautifully.
Finally, add 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika to give the blend a subtle smoky undertone.
Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring that they are evenly distributed.
Transfer the seasoning blend into an airtight container to preserve freshness. Store it in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Use this heart-healthy seasoning to top your homemade bagels, sprinkle over salads, or season your grilled vegetables.
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.