This Dukkah is based on macadamia nuts for their healthy fats, with the traditional base of sesame seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds.
This vegan keto recipe is a low-carb version of Dukkah (or Duqqa).
What is Dukkah?
Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment made from nuts, seeds, and spices.
This dukkah recipe fits right in with a ketogenic diet but it’s also perfect for vegans and those who are gluten-free.
How To Use Dukkah
Not quite sure what to do with how to use dukkah? We’ve put together a few ideas (though some may not be keto vegan) to help you out:
- Dip keto bread in it
- Sprinkle it over fried or poached eggs
- Toss through steamed vegetables
- Coat vegetables in Dukkah and oil before roasting
- Sprinkle over salad (keto vegan)
- Add Cauliflower Rice to spice up your side
- Create a Middle Eastern Dip using Dukkah and Avocado
What to do with your new Dukkah recipe is limited only by your imagination. Sometimes a sneaky spoonful straight from the jar is just what you need to fend off hunger.
Dukkah Ingredients
- 1 cup of Raw Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia nuts is what makes this dukkah perfect for keto diets due to its fat content and lower omega 6 fats)
- ½ cup of Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons of Coriander Seed
- 2 tablespoons of Cumin Seed
- 1 teaspoon of Fennel Seed
- 1 teaspoon of Pepper, ground
- 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt Flakes
How To Make Dukkah
- Preheat oven to 175C/350F.
- Place macadamia nuts on a lined baking dish and roast for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Place sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds on a lined baking dish and roast for 10-15 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Give the mixture a stir every 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool the nuts and seeds for 10 minutes.
- Place macadamia nuts, seeds, salt, and pepper into your food processor.
- Pulse until nuts have broken down into small chunks.
- Spoon into a dry, airtight jar and store in your pantry.
Keto Dukkah
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Macadamia Nuts
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon Pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175C/350F.
- Place macadamia nuts on a lined baking dish and roast for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Place sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds on a line baking dish and roast for 10-15 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Give the mixture a stir every 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool the nuts and seeds for 10 minutes.
- Place macadamia nuts, seeds, salt and pepper into your food processor.
- Pulse until nuts have broken down into small chunks.
- Spoon into a dry, airtight jar and store in your pantry.
Notes
Nutrition
Is Dukkah Keto Friendly?
Dukkah is keto friendly when used with a high-fat healthy nut such as macadamia nuts.
Most traditional dukkah recipes are not keto due to too much protein.
We’ve broken the nutritional information down into 10g/0.35oz serves, which is equal to 1 tablespoon.
Is Dukkah Gluten-Free?
Yes, dukkah is gluten-free as it contains no wheat, barley, or other gluten-containing grains.
Our dukkah recipe makes approximately 250g/9oz in total.
Is Dukkah Vegan?
Yes, dukkah is both vegetarian and vegan it uses no animal products, only nuts, seeds, and spices.
Want to make a larger batch of this keto vegan dukkah simply adjust the recipe card above.
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