Rosemary Pistachio Granola with Chilli and Juniper

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Source: NYT Cooking.

Granola · Rosemary & pistachio · American

A sophisticated granola with pistachios and fresh rosemary, warmed with chilli flakes and the earthiness of juniper, perfect with yoghurt or scattered on salads.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving330 kcal
Servings10Recipe makes 10
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat. Heat the oven to 165 °C (145 °C fan); line a large rimmed baking tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Combine. In a large bowl, combine 270 g rolled oats and 250 g shelled pistachios.

  3. 3

    Infuse. In a small saucepan, gently melt 170 g runny honey and 42 g butter together; stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp chilli flakes and 1 tbsp finely ground juniper berries.

  4. 4

    Pour. Pour the warm infused butter over the oats and pistachios and mix thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Spread. Spread on the lined tray and bake for 15-20 min, stirring once at the halfway point, until golden.

  6. 6

    Cool. Cool completely on the tray (it will crisp as it cools), then break into pieces.

  7. 7

    Store. Once completely cool, transfer to an airtight container.

Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

EU nutrition claims

  • Low salt: 0.02 g salt per 100 g (limit ≤ 0.3 g)
  • Source of fibre: 1.7 g fibre per 100 kcal (needs ≥ 1.5 g)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 63 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

14 g per serving

28 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 56 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large rimmed baking tray (about 33 x 46 cm)
  • baking paper
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • wire rack
  • airtight container
  • small saucepan
  • spice grinder or pestle and mortar

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy330 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrate40 g
of which sugars16.2 g
of which free sugars14 g
Fat16.7 g
of which saturates3.9 g
Fibre5.6 g
Salt0.01 g

Protein per 100 kcal

2.7 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values