Heart-Healthy Savory Puffed Rice Snack

Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Savory Puffed Rice Snack, a light and crunchy treat that's packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines puffed rice with a medley of aromatic spices, roasted peanuts, and a zesty finish of lemon juice, all tossed in heart-friendly olive oil. The addition of curry leaves, mustard seeds, and green chili creates a fragrant base, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness to every bite. Perfect as a midday snack or a guilt-free appetizer, this low-calorie, gluten-free delight is ready in just 20 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately or saved for later. Embrace healthy snacking without compromising on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups puffed rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 cup roasted peanuts
• 1 medium chopped green chili
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add curry leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped green chili and finely chopped onion, cooking until the onion turns translucent.

Step 5

Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt, stirring well to combine with the onion mixture.

Step 6

Mix in the roasted peanuts, ensuring they are well coated with the spice mixture.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the puffed rice, tossing gently to combine and evenly distribute the seasoning.

Step 8

Continue to toss the puffed rice mixture over low heat for about 3-4 minutes until thoroughly heated and crisp.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, tossing once more to blend the citrus flavor throughout.

Step 10

Garnish the puffed rice snack with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately for a crunchy treat or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(301.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	990.2

Total Fat 68.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1203.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.1mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1017.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 29.4%