Optimum Slim Curried Party Mix
A slightly exotic twist on traditional party mixes. And a much healthier alternative, too.
Makes 4 cups
At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass, the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way and Whole Grains for Busy People.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp. Mild Madras Curry Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. Cayenne (optional)
- 3 cups Nature’s Path® Optimum Slim cereal
- 1/2 cups Pumpkin Seeds, un-toasted, shelled
Directions:
- Place rack on bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line a lipped baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, blend oil, curry, cumin, garlic, salt, and cayenne (if using). Add cereal and pumpkin seeds; toss to lightly coat.
- Pat into a single layer on baking sheet, and bake for 3 minutes. Stir. Continue baking until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. (Take care not to burn.)
- Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.
