I obtained this beautiful purple cauliflower some time in the past and needed to make one thing that may actually showcase its magnificence! So I made not one however two recipes with it. The primary was these fairly purple crackers!
Sure in fact cauliflower crackers are “low carb” however that is not likely the purpose for me. Purple cauliflower, like different colourful greens, incorporates antioxidants referred to as anthocyanins, that are liable for its vibrant hue. These antioxidants have been linked to varied well being advantages, together with decreasing irritation, supporting coronary heart well being, and doubtlessly decreasing the danger of sure power ailments.
Moreover, purple cauliflower, like its white counterpart, is an efficient supply of nutritional vitamins and fiber, making these crackers a lot extra nutritious than simply plain white flour! They’re additionally wealthy in omega 3 from all of the seeds which additionally add extra crunch!
You may eat these crackers straight up or with a pleasant little dip, I’ve tried them with hummus, garlic dip, and guacamole, all scrumptious! And naturally, you do not have to make use of purple cauliflower, common cauliflower works simply nice as effectively.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 massive cauliflower, about 4 cups after processed
1 cup brown rice flour
2 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
1 tablespoon floor flaxseed + 2 tablespoon heat water
1 tablespoon chia seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dietary yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
TO MAKE:
– Preheat the oven to 400°F;
– Coarsely chop the cauliflower and steam for 4-5 minutes till simply tender, not mushy;
– In the event you’re utilizing purple cauliflower, they might flip sort of blue after steaming, squeeze on some lemon juice to deliver them again to purple;
– Add to a meals processor and pulse a number of instances till they’re damaged down into small items, however NOT blended;
– Combine the flaxseed and water water, go away it to thicken for five minutes;
– Pour the processed cauliflower right into a nutmilk bag or cheese material, squeeze out as a lot water as potential;
– In a mixing bowl, add in cauliflower, rice flour, and all the remainder of the components, stir to mix then knead together with your palms right into a mushy even dough;
– Line a baking tray with parchment paper, switch the dough onto the tray, cowl with one other parchment paper and roll it out into one skinny layer, about 1/4 inch thick;
– Reduce into squares with a pastry cutter, you may customise the dimensions and form to your liking;
– Bake for quarter-hour, take them out, flip all of the crackers, and bake for an additional 10 minutes;
– Watch and monitor intently as they bake, since we rolled it out so skinny they will burn actually rapidly, add extra time if they aren’t crispy sufficient and vice versa, experiment together with your oven;
– As soon as they’re finished, take them out the oven and allow them to quiet down fully earlier than serving or storing, take pleasure in!
