Savory Granola
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped (may substitute 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves), finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (may substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves)
1 cup rolled oats (do not use quick-cooking or instant)
1 cup rye flakes (aka rolled rye; may substitute more rolled oats; see note)
½ cup raw buckwheat groats (see note)
½ cup raw pecan halves
½ cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup raw hulled sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more as needed
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon runny honey or pure maple syrup
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Combine the rosemary, thyme, oats, rye flakes, buckwheat groats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, orange zest, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl, and stir to mix thoroughly.
Whisk together the oil, mustard and honey or maple syrup in a liquid measuring cup. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and, using your hands or a spatula, mix until well combined. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Spread the granola out in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning, until crunchy and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
The granola can be stored at room temperature in a large sealable glass jar for up to 1 month.
Buckwheat groats (the triangular seeds of the plant) and rye flakes, by companies such as Bob's Red Mill, are available in some natural food stores and online.
Makes 20 servings (5 cups)
Nutrition | Per ¼-cup serving: 150 calories, 4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar
Adapted from "Green Kitchen at Home," by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl (Hardie Grant Books, 2017).