Mediterranean Diet Almond Crumb
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Mediterranean Diet Almond Crumb, a quick and flavorful topping that’s bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Made with toasted almonds, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, vibrant parsley, and a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil, this recipe is a perfect balance of nutty, citrusy, and herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly crumb adds a delightful crunch to salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish, instantly transforming simple dishes into Mediterranean-inspired masterpieces. With its nutrient-packed profile and versatile use, this almond crumb is a must-have in your culinary arsenal. Store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy its goodness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams whole almonds
- 1 large garlic clove
- 20 grams fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it. Wash the parsley, pat it dry with a clean towel, and roughly chop it.
In a food processor, combine the toasted almonds, chopped garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse crumbly texture, taking care not to over-process into a paste.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add more salt or lemon zest according to your preference.
Transfer the almond crumb to a bowl and serve as a topping for salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish dishes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1628 mg | 35% | |
*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.
