Crunchy Seed Mix — Perfect Topping for Creamy Soups, Salads, Hummus & Roasted Veggies

Add a burst of texture and flavor to your dishes with this crunchy seed mix, ideal for sprinkling over creamy soups, salads, labneh (strained yogurt), hummus, or roasted vegetables. Infused with aromatic spices and baked to a golden crisp, this mix delivers a satisfying crunch and vibrant taste.

🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes

🍽️ Bake Time: 15 minutes
🍯 Yields: About 1 jar (250-300 g)

Ingredients

1 small Lebanese flatbread (pita or similar)
30 g sunflower seeds
30 g pumpkin seeds
20 g pine nuts
10 g flax seeds
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower, grapeseed, or similar)
Salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes (to taste)

Instructions

In a bowl, toss all seeds with oil until evenly coated. Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric; mix well to coat the seeds thoroughly with spices.
Place the flatbread on a baking tray. Spread the seasoned seed mixture evenly over the flatbread.
Sprinkle generously with coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes if desired for heat.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 15 minutes or until the flatbread edges are golden brown and the seeds are toasted.
Let cool for a few minutes, then crumble the flatbread into as small pieces as possible by hand.
Mix the crumbled flatbread and seeds well, spread evenly on the baking tray, and allow to cool completely.
Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

💡 Tips

Use this crunchy mix to add texture and flavor to creamy soups, salads, or yogurt-based dips.
Adjust chili flakes according to your heat preference.
Pine nuts can be swapped for chopped almonds or walnuts for variation.

🎉 Perfect For

Enhancing creamy soups and stews
Sprinkling over salads and grain bowls
Adding crunch to hummus, labneh, or roasted vegetables

📝 Final Thoughts

This spiced, crunchy seed mix combines aromatic spices and toasted seeds on a crispy flatbread base, offering a delightful texture and flavor boost to a variety of dishes. Quick to prepare and versatile, it’s an excellent way to elevate simple meals with minimal effort.