Crispy, crunchy, and aromatic, this quick-prep salad topping drops the unexpectedly bold taste of Flavour Inspirations Vietnamese x Cajun Style Seasoning onto any salad, along with pumpkin seeds and cashews as an additional nod to popular Vietnamese ingredients.
This recipe is featured as a part of the Flavour Forecast 23rd Edition McCormick Flavour of the Year, Vietnamese x Cajun. Explore more Flavour Forecast recipes HERE.
Ingredients
Serves 20
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Agave Nectar
- 3 tbsps (45 milliliters) Olive Oil
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) McCormick® Flavor Inspirations Vietnamese Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) (250 ml) Whole Grain Buckwheat
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) (250 ml) Raw Pepitas
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) (250 ml) Raw Cashews, coarsely chopped
Procedure
- Set oven to 325°F (160°C). Whisk agave, olive oil and Seasoning until well blended. Add buckwheat, pepitas and cashews, stirring to coat evenly. Line sheet pan with parchment. Spread granola mixture into even layer on parchment.
- Roast 15 minutes. Cool completely on pan. Break apart and store in an airtight container up to one week.
CHEF's TIP!
- Use to top salads or prepackage and serve as a grab-and-go snack mix.
- Find the recipe here to make your own Vietnamese x Cajun Style Seasoning.
- Recipe type: Flavour Forecast
