Method

1. 1.

   Prepare the California Almonds | Spread the California Almonds out on a chopping board and roughly chop (the almonds shouldn’t be less than a quarter of their original size)
   
   Prepare the ingredients | Add the light soy sauce, olive oil, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder and a pinch of pepper to the mixing bowl and stir to combine | Add the almonds and mixed seeds to the bowl and stir well until the almonds and seeds are well covered
   
   Bake the Smokey Snacking Savoury Granola | Spread the granola out on the baking tray, put the tray in the oven and roast for 8 minutes

   Cool, use and store | Take the tray out of the oven and transfer to a bowl (this will prevent the granola from overcooking on the hot metal tray) | Let the granola cool to room temperature, transfer to a clean sealable container and use within 12-14 days
   

   Serving Suggestion - Red Pesto Couscous Salad

   Before you start - Preheat the oven to 180*C | Baking tray | Large bowl

   Prepare the chickpeas | Drain, rinse and pat dry the chickpeas and put them in a bowl | Add the paprika, cumin, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper and stir to cover and coat | Spread the chickpeas out on a baking tray, put the tray in the oven and roast for 20 minutes
   
   Prepare the couscous | Tip the couscous, red pesto, salt and pepper into a bowl | Pour over boiling water so that the couscous is covered by 5mm of water and stir so the pesto mixes with the water | Cover the bowl and set aside for at least 5 minutes
   
   Prepare the remaining ingredients | Trim and finely slice the spring onions | Halve, core and dice the red pepper | Finely slice the parsley (saving a few leaves for garnish), discarding the stalks
   
   Finish the couscous | Fluff the couscous with a fork, add the spring onions, pepper and parsley to the bowl and fold into the couscous | Taste and season with salt and pepper
   
   Time to serve | Spoon the couscous into bowls, top with the roast chickpeas, hummus and rocket | Sprinkle over the Smokey Snacking Savoury Granola and serve immediately