Savory trail mix

12 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityMeasureIngredient
4cupsCubed sourdough bread (1\")
2teaspoonsOlive oil
½cupHulled pumpkin seeds
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese; grated
Freshy ground pepper
2½cupMini pretzels
⅓cupShelled pistachios
⅓cupRoasted peanuts
4cupsSpiced Veggie Crisps

Directions

Prehaet oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bread ina bowl and drizzle the oil over it while turning the cubes. Spread on a baking sheet and bake lightly until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes, stirring twice. Meanwhile put pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium-low and stir constantly until they begin to pop. Set aside. Put hot croutons in a large bowl and toss with the Parmesan and pepper. Add pumpkin seeds, pretzels, pistachios, peanuts and vegetables. Toss well.

Store in self-sealing plastic bags Nutrtional info per half-cup serving: 95 cal; 5g fat, 3 g pro, 12g carb

Source: Miami Herald, 2/15/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/7/96