Yummy 5-Seed Crackers with Hummus

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Snacking is not only acceptable but beneficial, especially with these 5-seed crackers and hummus. This easy snack will help you stay on track with healthy eating while curbing the mid-day munchies.

Ingredients

     5-Seed Crackers

  • 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked for 6 hours
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 cup flax seeds, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 cup chia seeds, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, soaked for 4 hours
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 2 zucchini spiralized and chopped
  • 6 carrots shredded
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp pizza seasoning
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Bragg's Amino Acids
  • 2 tbsp Tamari Sauce

    Hummus

  •  1½ cup chickpeas, soaked in water for 8-9 hours and then cooked until soft
  •  ½ cup olive oil... add more if required   
  •  2-3 cloves garlic
  •  1 tbsp lemon juice
  •  ½ tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper
  •  ½ tsp black pepper powder
  •  1 tsp cumin powder/jeera powder
  •  ½ cup roasted and powdered white sesame seeds or ½ cup tahini
  •  a few sprigs of parsley or coriander/cilantro
  •  salt as required

Directions:

     5-Seed Crackers

  1. Rinse the seed in a strainer and remove excess water, place in a big bowl and add remaining ingredients, combine well.
  2. Place the screens on your dehydrator trays and scoop one tablespoon of the mix on the tray. With the back of your fork, flatten it to the shape you want.
  3. Dehydrate for about 10 hours or until dry and crispy.

     Hummus

  1. Roast the sesame seeds and then finely powder them.
  2. Puree the cooked chickpeas, all the spices, parsley, salt and garlic in a blender.
  3. Add the powdered sesame seeds, lemon juice and olive oil.
  4. Blend to a smooth paste.

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