Healthy gluten free seed crackers with beetroot and cilantro hummus

If you love finger food and Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe will delight you. Let’s bring some color to the table with these hummus variations, flavored with cilantro and beetroot! To accompany them, what could be better than ultra-healthy seed crackers? They are gluten-free, made only of seeds bound together thanks to flaxseed and its natural binding power. And for a refreshing touch, a cucumber, yogurt, and mint sauce.

Ingredients and Recipe

For the hummus

• 200 g cooked chickpeas
• 2 teaspoons tahini
• 30 g raw beetroot
• 5-6 sprigs of cilantro
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons water
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt

In a food processor, blend half of the chickpeas with the peeled and diced beetroot, one teaspoon of tahini, two tablespoons of water, two teaspoons of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the olive oil. Repeat the same process for the cilantro hummus.

For the yogurt sauce

• 1 Greek yogurt (or soy yogurt for a vegan version)
• 1 cucumber
• 10 mint leaves
• Salt
• Lemon or lime juice (to taste)
• Olive oil

Peel and grate the cucumber. Squeeze it between your hands to remove as much water as possible, then let it sit for a few moments on absorbent paper. Mix the yogurt with a little salt and lemon juice, then add the grated cucumber, chopped mint, and a drizzle of olive oil. Keep refrigerated.

For the crackers

• 1/2 cup flaxseeds
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup mixed seeds (poppy, chia, sesame…)
• 1 cup water
• Maldon salt

Place all the seeds in a bowl, add the water, and let sit for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seed mixture into a rectangle about 3-4 mm thick.

Bake for 25 minutes, remove the tray, cut into rectangles to shape the crackers, sprinkle with a little Maldon salt, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until fully dried. Take them out, separate the crackers, and let them cool on the tray (they will harden further as they cool).

Serve the hummus and yogurt sauce with the crackers, accompanied by roasted vegetables (grilled peppers, eggplants, etc.).

Note

The crackers store very well in an airtight container for several days and are perfect as a snack to take to work.

Tip veggie+

Seeds are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They also contain soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, improves gut health, aids digestion, and prevents constipation.