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cafe clover seed cracker recipe

Top foodie and Eater Drinks editor Kat Odell is no stranger to taking a bite out of the Big Apple. We might be across the coast in LA, but thanks to bone broth walk-ups and brussels sprouts sriracha, our New York resto fixation is stronger than ever. To feed (no pun intended) our NYC cravings, we’ve enlisted Kat to share her top mind-blowing bites from around the city with us each month – like this goat milk coffee from the ridiculously adorable Victory Garden in the West Village. What’s on Kat’s plate this month? A bread-and-butter alternative we’re dying over: gluten-free seed crackers with squash tahini spread.

Not in NYC? Not to worry. Kat’s also dishing on how to DIY this gluten-free snack in your own kitchen (with the spread to match, of course). Here’s how to get cracking…

What I ate: Addictive and healthy seed crackers that are entirely gluten-free, made from flax, chia, sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds. On the side, a squash and tahini spread spiked with lemon.

Why I ate it: This is the best possible alternative to bread. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve entered a restaurant and wanted something to snack on while I peruse the menu… and it’s always a plate of bread that drops. But in this case, Cafe Clover is going for the healthier option… serving up delicious, bread-free pre-dinner snacks.

Why you need it: Because it’s the pre-dinner snack you don’t need to feel guilt about eating.

How to get it: Just drop into chic West Village newbie Cafe Clover for a taste of Los Angeles in New York, or try the recipe below at home!

Cafe Clover’s Gluten-Free Seed Crackers

Ingredients:

1 cup flax seeds
3 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup water
3 Tbsp sunflower seeds
3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
3 Tbsp sesame seeds
1½ tsp salt (or to taste)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 250F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, soak flax and chia seeds in water for 15-20 minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Spray parchment paper with cooking spray (we use canola, but coconut will work just as well, although it may be a problem for people with nut allergies).

Spread mixture in one thin even layer (about 1/8”).

Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until crispy.


Squash + Tahini Spread

Ingredients:

1 lb squash, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsp tahini paste
1/2 cup lemon juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp berebere spice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Toss squash in a little canola oil and season with salt and pepper.

On a baking tray spread squash in one layer and bake in the over for 20 minutes or until soft.

Cool squash down and then mix with other ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

 

 

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Comments


  1. This looks super yummy, can’t wait to try this at home. It’s so refreshing to see something other than a bread basket served as a pre dinner snack!

    Romany | 04.14.2015 | Reply
  2. Truly inspirational……….

    North Bergen tent | 01.11.2016 | Reply

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