Low Sodium Savory Puffed Rice Snack
Elevate your snack game with this Low Sodium Savory Puffed Rice Snack, a light yet flavorful treat that’s perfect for guilt-free munching! This quick and easy recipe features puffed rice tossed with fragrant curry leaves, unsalted peanuts, sunflower seeds, and a medley of bold spices like turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and garlic powder for a balanced punch of spice and earthiness. A splash of zesty lemon juice completes the dish, enhancing the vibrant flavors while keeping it low in sodium. Ready in just 25 minutes with pantry staples, this crunchy snack is ideal for satisfying hunger cravings between meals or serving as a healthy party appetizer. Its irresistible crunch and wholesome ingredients will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups puffed rice
- 0.5 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 leaves curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 piece dried red chili
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the curry leaves and the dried red chili. Sauté for about 1 minute, until the curry leaves are crisp and the chili has darkened slightly.
Add the unsalted peanuts and sunflower seeds to the skillet. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly toasted.
Reduce the heat to low and add ground turmeric, ginger powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Stir constantly for 1 minute to combine and enhance the spices.
Add the puffed rice to the skillet and gently mix to ensure it is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Continue to stir the mixture over low heat for 4-5 minutes, until the puffed rice is heated through and crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle lemon juice over the mixture. Toss to combine.
Let the snack cool completely before serving to ensure maximum crunchiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1072 mg | 23% | |
*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.
