Kashi™ Curry Snack Mix

Snack mix gets exciting as well as satisfying, with a base of Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Puffs, hearty lentils, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and a dash of curry.

Makes 5 servings.

Ingredients

• ½ cup red lentils
• 1½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon black mustard seed
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup raw cashew pieces
• ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal
• ½ cup organic golden raisins

Directions

1. Rinse lentils, place in a medium-sized mixing bowl and add water. Let lentils soak until they are swollen and water is completely absorbed, about 1 hour.
2. In a small bowl, mix together spices, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spice mixture to the skillet. Stir constantly until spices are lightly roasted, about 1 minute.
3. Drain lentils and add to the skillet. Mix well, coating lentils with the spices. Continue cooking 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cashews and pumpkin seeds, then cook another 5 minutes. Stir in Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal and cook 2 minutes more.
4. Spread snack mix on a baking sheet and let cool completely before adding raisins. Store in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestion: The snack mix can also be used instead of croutons on salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 2.61 oz., Calories 313, Calories from Fat 145, Total Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 128mg, Total Carbohydrate 35g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 11g, Protein 12g, Vitamin 82 IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 41mg, Iron 8mg