Favourite cracker spreads
Seed cracker is one of my big obsessions. It's a staple in my kitchen and I make a batch every other week to make sure I always have some at home. I like them with a creamy avocado and sprouts for breakfast, as a side to a hearty salad or delicious soup, as a nibble during a party or just as they are. Nutty, crispy and yummy. No matter when they are served a creamy spread goes very well with them. And creamy spreads is just what this blog post is about.
These two are easy to make, contains lots of nutrition and flavour AND can be stored in the fridge for quite a few days. Make a big batch and keep some for upcoming breakfasts, lunches, afternoon snack moments and dinners. Except from having the spreads on a crispy cracker they could also be served to a hearty salad or in your favourite wrap.
* The cracker above is "Oat and walnut cracker" from my cookbook The new green salad.
Pea and cilantro hummus
250 grams green peas
2 tbsp tahini (I prefer the light one here, made of raw sesame seeds instead of toasted)
1/2 dl water
1 big handful of fresh cilantro
1/2 dl cold pressed olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
fresh or dried cilantro for garnishing
Carrot and tarragon hummus
4 dl/320 grams cooked chickpeas
250 grams cooked/steamed/baked carrots
2 tbsp tahini (I prefer the light one here, made of raw sesame seeds instead of toasted)
1/2 dl water
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried tarragon
2 tbsp cold pressed olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
sesame seeds + cold pressed olive oil for garnishing
How to
Green pea and cilantro hummus: Mix water and tahini until creamy using an immersion blender or food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until creamy. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Carrot and tarragon hummus: Mix water and tahini until creamy using an immersion blender or food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the olive oil, and mix until creamy. Add the oil and mix to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
DONE!
