RECIPE–HEALTHY FRUIT AND VEGGIE CRACKER

As we get more into Fall, there is an abundance of great, fresh vegetables and fruits available for making all sorts of dishes.  And, if you are like me, something new, gluten free, and easy to make, is the type of recipe that I am looking for.  Luckily, I found this recipe many years ago.  I am now sharing it with you!

Walk in peace,

Judith

HEALTHY FRUIT AND VEGGIE CRACKER

This is a great versatile cracker/thin bread that just goes with everything!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 C walnuts
• 1 1/2 C almonds
• 1/4 C ground flax seeds soaked in 3/4 C water for 1 hour
• 3/4 C ground sesame seeds
• 2 LG carrots
• 1/4 C red bell pepper (optional)
• 2 ribs of celery
• 1 pear, cored but not peeled
• 1 small beet, peeled and chopped
• 1 C fresh cranberries
• 1/2 orange (peeling included), seeds removed
• 1 1/2 C water
• 1/2 C olive oil
• 2 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. lemon pepper

Preparation:

Grind nuts in food processor and place in a large bowl. Continue processing and adding ingredients until all are added. Mix well. Your mixture will be a kind of "rose" pink. Pour out to about 1/4" thickness onto dehydrator sheets and dehydrate for about 3 hours @ 115 degrees. Flip and continue drying for another 6 hours. If you want a crispier cracker, spread thin and dry for additional time.

If you do not have a dehydrator, pour on to cookie sheets covered with parchment paper, and use a setting of 190 degrees. Flip after 3 hours, depending on how crispy you like your crackers.

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