Toasty Seed Mix with Onion and Tomato

Start your morning with a warming, nutrient-rich dish! This recipe combines the softness of tomato and onion with the satisfying texture of pumpkin and sunflower seeds. It’s comforting, filling, and packed with natural vitamins and minerals to boost your energy from within.

 Ingredients (Makes 1 serving)

• 2 tbsp (20 g) pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp (20 g) sunflower seeds
• 1 small tomato, diced
• ½ onion, diced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions

1. Soak seeds overnight: Place the pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a small bowl. Cover with cool water, then cover the bowl and let it sit on the counter overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Drain and rinse the seeds well.
4. Mix the soaked seeds with the diced tomato and onion. Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 8 minutes or until the vegetables soften and the dish is heated through.
7. Serve warm and enjoy as a light breakfast or mid-morning snack.

🌱 About the Ingredient: Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses packed with 8 essential vitamins, hormone-building nutrients, and tryptophan—a precursor to serotonin and melatonin.

• Serotonin supports mood, sleep, and appetite.
• Melatonin helps regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.
  These tiny seeds are excellent for managing stress and supporting emotional balance.

📚 Source: The Metabolic Balance Kitchen by Jane Durst-Pulkys, PhD.