Ajil - Persian Trail Mix

Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian

14 Servings, 140 Calories/Serving

5 – 10 Minutes

This mix of sweet and salty nuts, seeds, and dried fruits is traditionally eaten through the long night of the winter solstice, known in Iran as Shab-e Yalda. Families celebrate the coming of the light with an all-night party that includes poetry, pomegranates (to symbolize the life cycle), and this delicious nut mix.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)

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1½ cups mixed roasted nuts and seeds (pumpkin seeds - pistachios - cashews - hazelnuts - whole and slivered almonds)
1½ cups mixed dried fruits (barberries - golden raisins - mulberries - goji berries - chopped apricots)
10 to 15 dried Mission figs - cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup dried and salted chickpeas (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 140, Protein: 3 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Fat: 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 10 mg, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Added Sugar: 0 g.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

Make the trail mix

In a bowl, combine the nuts, fruit, figs, and chickpeas, if using. Mix well.

Serve

Serve at once, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.