Everything Bagel Seasoning
Spice blends
Ingredients:
- 1½ tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1½ tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1½ tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
- 18 g (1 tbsp) flaky salt
Equipments:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Raw
Nutrition:
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Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute or two before mixing, if you have time — this brings out a noticeably deeper, nuttier flavor than using them raw.
Instructions:
- Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1½ tbsp white sesame seeds, 1½ tbsp black sesame seeds, 1½ tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp dried minced onion, 1 tbsp dried minced garlic, and 1 tbsp flaky salt. Stir until evenly combined.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight jar or spice container. Keeps for up to 6 months.
- Use: Sprinkle on bagels, avocado toast, salads, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a savory crunch.
Common Mistakes: Using stale sesame seeds or poppy seeds — they won't toast up fragrant and can taste flat. Skipping the toast on the seeds — toasting brings out a lot more flavor than using them raw.
Notes: Feel free to play around with the salt or garlic to make it just how you like it!
Storage: Pour your seasoning into a jar or airtight container and keep it at room temp. It'll stay tasty for a few months, ready to sprinkle on basically everything!
Swaps: No black sesame seeds on hand? Just use all white sesame seeds instead. In a pinch, swap the dried minced onion and garlic for onion powder and garlic powder (use about half as much).
Tips: Toast the sesame seeds and poppy seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes before mixing — it makes a big difference in flavor. Keep a small spoon or mini shaker jar handy so it's easy to sprinkle on everything from avocado toast to roasted veggies.
White and black sesame seeds — the backbone of the blend, giving that classic nutty crunch. Using both colors is what gives everything bagel seasoning its signature speckled look, not just flavor.
Poppy seeds — add a subtle earthy crunch and visual contrast alongside the sesame seeds. They're small enough to distribute evenly in every bite.
Dried minced onion and dried minced garlic — these bring the savory, almost umami depth that makes the blend taste like more than just seeds and salt. Dried (not fresh) is key so the seasoning stays shelf-stable for months.
Flaky salt — ties everything together and gives little bursts of seasoning as you bite in, unlike fine table salt which disappears into the mix.
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1½ tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1½ tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1½ tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
- 18 g (1 tbsp) flaky salt
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
White and black sesame seeds — the backbone of the blend, giving that classic nutty crunch. Using both colors is what gives everything bagel seasoning its signature speckled look, not just flavor.
Poppy seeds — add a subtle earthy crunch and visual contrast alongside the sesame seeds. They're small enough to distribute evenly in every bite.
Dried minced onion and dried minced garlic — these bring the savory, almost umami depth that makes the blend taste like more than just seeds and salt. Dried (not fresh) is key so the seasoning stays shelf-stable for months.
Flaky salt — ties everything together and gives little bursts of seasoning as you bite in, unlike fine table salt which disappears into the mix.
Prep:
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute or two before mixing, if you have time — this brings out a noticeably deeper, nuttier flavor than using them raw.
Instructions:
- Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1½ tbsp white sesame seeds, 1½ tbsp black sesame seeds, 1½ tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp dried minced onion, 1 tbsp dried minced garlic, and 1 tbsp flaky salt. Stir until evenly combined.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight jar or spice container. Keeps for up to 6 months.
- Use: Sprinkle on bagels, avocado toast, salads, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a savory crunch.
