Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, Zen Basil seeds, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Spread the mixture onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow the brittle to cool completely.

Once cooled, break the brittle into small pieces.

Salad with Zen Basil Seeds Brittle

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Zen Basil seeds (hydrated in water)

1 cup room temperature water

5 oz (1 container) arugula or spinach

1 pint seasonal strawberries, sliced

1 avocado, diced

1/2 cup toasted Zen Basil nut brittle

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (for higher nutritional value)

Instructions:

In a bowl, hydrate the Zen Basil seeds by adding them to 1 cup of room temperature water. Let them sit for about 5 minutes until they form a gel-like consistency.

In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula (or spinach), sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and crumbled feta (or goat cheese).

Add the hydrated Zen Basil seeds and toasted Zen Basil nut brittle to the salad.

Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Half of a small jalapeño, deseeded and minced

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tsp lime zest

2 tbsp lime juice

1/2 tbsp honey

1 tsp salt

Instructions:

In a small bowl or jar, combine the minced jalapeño, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and salt.

Whisk or shake well to combine all the ingredients.

Final Assembly:

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious and delicious Zen Basil Seeds Brittle Salad!