Seeds
Seeds are small edible kernels used for crunch, flavor, and texture. In cooking and baking, their size means they toast quickly, so color and aroma are useful cues.
Identity
Seeds
Small kernels toast fast and add crunch.
Use seeds where a recipe wants small crunchy pieces rather than large nuts. Watch them closely in dry heat because they can go from fragrant to over-browned faster than larger ingredients.
Reference image
Seeds reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
- Seed
Substitutions
Raw Nuts -> Seeds
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: The Very Best Granola
Nuts -> Seeds
2 cups mix-ins* (nuts, seeds, chocolate, shredded coconut or dried fruit)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
Your Favorite Seasoning -> Seeds
1/2 teaspoon to 3 teaspoons your favorite seasoning(s) and/or seed(s)*
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.