Dukkah (Egyptian nut and spice blend)

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Before things started to get overly-busy at work, we frequently brought in food to share with our colleagues. My colleague Patty once brought a tasty and fragrant seed and nut mixture that I loved called Dukkah. It was great as a dip with olive oil and fresh bread, and I also added it to my hummus.

Dukkah (Egyptian nut and spice blend)

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1-3/4 cup coriander seeds
• 1/2 cup cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2/3 cup skinned hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup olive oil

1. Toast seeds and nuts separately in a dry pan.
   
2. Combine seeds and spices and grind in a food processor.
   
3. Grind nuts coarsely and combine with seed and spice mixture.
   

Serve with olive oil and pita or on hummus (for gluten-free).

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