Nutritious Food Enhancer
Elevate your everyday meals with this Nutritious Food Enhancer—a versatile, easy-to-make seasoning blend packed with plant-based goodness! This nutrient-dense powerhouse combines raw almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and chia seeds for a satisfying boost of omega-3s, protein, and fiber, while nutritional yeast and a blend of savory spices like turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika add a bold, umami flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this finely ground, shelf-stable mix is perfect for sprinkling over salads, soups, roasted vegetables, or even blending into sauces and smoothies for an effortless infusion of flavor and nutrition. With its vibrant color, wholesome ingredients, and long shelf life, the Nutritious Food Enhancer is the ultimate pantry staple to level up your healthy cooking game!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup Flaxseeds
- 0.25 cup Chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (or any high-quality salt)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground paprika
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients and ensure they are fresh and ready to use.
Step 2
Place the raw almonds and sunflower seeds in a high-powered blender or food processor.
Step 3
Pulse a few times to break them down into smaller pieces (be careful not to over-process into almond butter).
Step 4
Add the nutritional yeast, flaxseeds, and chia seeds to the blender or food processor.
Step 5
Blend until the mixture forms a fine, uniform powder.
Step 6
Add the turmeric powder, garlic powder, sea salt, ground black pepper, and ground paprika to the mixture.
Step 7
Pulse a few more times until everything is well combined.
Step 8
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or spices to your liking.
Step 9
Transfer the Nutritious Food Enhancer to an airtight container or jar and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Step 10
Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons over salads, soups, roasted vegetables, or mix into smoothies, sauces, and dips for an extra boost of nutrition and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 319.7 grams (319.7g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1725 |
| Total Fat 136.60g | 175% |
| Saturated Fat 12.30g | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 51.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2198mg | 96% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.20g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 55.10g | 197% |
| Total Sugars 9.90g | |
| Protein 64.40g | 129% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 827mg | 64% |
| Iron 18mg | 97% |
| Potassium 2528mg | 54% |
Source of Calories