This savory-spiced Rose Harissa & Tahini Granola is a bold, nutty, and lightly smoky twist on classic granola. Featuring Collected Foods Rose Harissa, tahini, maple syrup, and smoked almonds, this granola is crispy, aromatic, and packed with warm, earthy flavors. Perfect for sprinkling over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or creamy yogurt, it adds crunch and depth to both savory and sweet dishes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Savory-Sweet Balance – Mild heat from Collected Foods Rose Harissa meets the nutty richness of tahini.
✔️ Versatile Topping – Use on roasted vegetables, salads, yogurt, or even as a snack.
✔️ Crunchy & Nutty – Pine nuts, oats, and smoked almonds add layers of texture.
✔️ Easy to Make – Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep.
Ingredients:
Makes 8 Servings
- ½ cup uncooked millet (3¼ ounces)
- 2 teaspoons Collected Foods Rose Harissa
- 2 cups uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats (6½ ounces)
- ½ cup pine nuts (2½ ounces), toasted
- ⅓ cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup smoked almonds (5¼ ounces)
Instructions:
Step 1: Toast the Millet
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2️⃣ Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
3️⃣ Add millet and cook, shaking the skillet often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
4️⃣ Transfer toasted millet to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
5️⃣ To the bowl with millet, add rolled oats and toasted pine nuts. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Make the Tahini-Harissa Coating
6️⃣ In a separate medium bowl, whisk together:
- Tahini
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup
- Salt
- Collected Foods Rose Harissa
- Egg white (helps bind the granola)
7️⃣ Pour this mixture over the oat-millet-pine nut mixture, stirring well to thoroughly coat everything.
Step 4: Bake the Granola
8️⃣ Stir in the smoked almonds and spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin, even layer.
9️⃣ Using a spatula, press the mixture down firmly to help create clusters.
🔟 Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
🔟 Remove from oven, gently stir, and break granola into clusters.
Step 5: Finish & Cool
🔟 Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp.
🔟 Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Serving Suggestions
✨ Garnish roasted vegetables like butternut squash, kabocha squash, cauliflower steaks, and roasted carrots.
✨ Sprinkle over strained yogurt or labneh for a delicious contrast of textures.
✨ Top grain bowls, salads, or soups for extra crunch and spice.
✨ Enjoy as a snack straight from the jar!
Why Use Collected Foods Rose Harissa?
Our Rose Harissa is a perfectly balanced blend of smoky, floral, and spicy flavors, adding a complex depth to both sweet and savory dishes. Unlike standard harissa, this version incorporates fragrant rose petals for an aromatic touch that elevates every bite.
