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play / o n t h e p l at e veggie cheese
crackers
ingredients ? 8 oz. frozen carrots, thawed ? ½ cup low fat buttermilk ? ¼ tsp. nutmeg ? ¼ tsp. black pepper ? ½ cup whole wheat flour ? ¼-½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ? kosher or sea salt to taste directions 1. heat
oven
to 350°f 2. add carrots and buttermilk to a food processor and process
until
smooth. this step can also be done with a potato-masher, or with clean hands. 3. pour the pureed mixture into a bowl and add the spices, flour, and cheese, and stir together
until
combined. 4. line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. pour the batter onto the sheet pan and spread into a thin layer about 1/8 inch thick, and sprinkle with salt. 5. bake for 15-20 minutes, or
until
the top of the batter feels firm. 6. remove from the
oven
. let the cracker cool
until
it can be removed easily from the parchment paper. 7. slice the large cracker into 24 squares or triangles, place back onto the sheet pan in a single layer, and place back into the
oven
for 5-10 minutes, or
until
crisp. it?s all good! these veggie
crackers
are a fun alternative to chips or store-bought
crackers
, and contain real vegetables in every bite, meaning they contain important vitamins like a and c which keep your family healthy. protein from buttermilk and fiber from veggies and whole wheat flour are two more reasons these
crackers
would make a great addition to your halloween party spread. try making them with different frozen or canned veggies such as beets or broccoli or even combinations of vegetables, choosing a variety of colors to maximize nutrition. 90 brparents.com | october 2016
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