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Herbal Gomasio

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Herbal Gomasio

Gomasio is traditionally a dry spice blend, similar to furikake, made from sesame seeds and salt. It’s used in Japanese cuisine sprinkled over plain rice. This simple version is loaded with healthy goodness. Virtually every ingredient has some health benefit and this gomasio has become one of my favorite additions to vegetables, salads or avocado toast, or used to season eggs, potatoes and soups. Milk thistle contains compounds that may support skin, liver and bone health and enhance weight loss.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic raw sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup organic hemp seeds
  • ¼ cup organic milk thistle seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Himalayan pink sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons ground culinary lavender
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed

Instructions
 

  • Dry toast the sesame and hemp seeds without any oil or fat by gently warming in a pan over medium heat, tossing or stirring to avoid burning, until the seeds start to turn golden. Remove from heat and place in a bowl to cool.
    Grind the milk thistle seeds in a spice grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle.
    Toss pink salt, thyme, fennel and lavender (if using) into a food processor. Add cooled toasted seeds and pulse about 10 times. Once it’s completely cooled, transfer mixture to an airtight container and store for up to 2 months.

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