Dukkah, meaning “to pound” in Arabic, is a delicious nut and seed blend originating from the Middle East. Blends vary according to region and are typically enjoyed with bread dipped in olive oil. Our savory dukkah recipe is a delicious blend of heart-healthy walnuts and almonds, served with our spicy hot gazpacho.
Change it up
Dukkah can be made using a variety of nuts and spices—no need to limit your imagination! It’s delicious sprinkled over hummus, yogurt, and roasted vegetables.
Heart-healthy walnuts
Walnuts are especially high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.. One serving is approximately a small handful of nuts or 2 Tbsp of nut butter.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/3 cup raw almonds
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 Tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In medium-sized saucepan, combine walnuts and almonds. Toast in dry pan over medium heat, stirring often, until nuts begin to smell fragrant and are slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add sesame seeds to hot pan and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Add to nuts. Add coriander and cumin seeds to hot pan and stir over medium heat until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add to nuts and seeds along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend and set aside until fully cooled.
- Transfer cooled mixture to a spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
Per 1 Tbsp serving: 44 calories; 3 g protein; 4 g fat (0 g sat. fat); 2 g total carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 1 g fiber); 75 mg sodium
