Gluten-Free Pumpkin Seed Crackers and Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: roasted chickpeas

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and still provide crunch.

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: butternut squash puree

💰Cheaper: sweet potato puree

Sweet potato is often less expensive and offers similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, oats, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Spread the dough evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing it into a thin layer.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or spices as desired.

Serve the pumpkin seed crackers alongside the pumpkin hummus, garnished with fresh herbs.

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