Recipe: Mezze Dip Cracker Spread
January 22, 2021
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by Parker Ewing
Sometimes you just want an easy spread of crackers, low-carb veggies, and dips that friends and family can munch on throughout the day. Who wouldn’t love some smoky eggplant, bright cucumber, plus something a little bit creamy (or a little bit spicy)? And the best part: Almond Flour crackers make the best keto spoons! Get ready to DUNK into deliciousness with this trio of dip recipes! 👇

1) Smoky Eggplant Dip
Servings: 4 servings
Net-carb count: 1.25 net carbs per serving
Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for topping
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a fork or knife to pierce the eggplant ½-inch deep in several spots, then coat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until the flesh is softened and the skin is slightly browned. Remember: browning is flavor! Allow to cool to room temperature, remove and discard the skin and stem.
- Using a food processor or blender, add cooked eggplant, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until you’ve reached your desired texture.
- Refrigerate until you’re ready, then serve in a bowl, garnished with some olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve with Fat Snax Crackers and enjoy!
2) Tzatziki
Servings: 6 servings
Net-carb count: 0.3 net carbs per serving
Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 small Persian cucumbers
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Directions:
- Using a box grater, grate the cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Add more salt if necessary. Chill before serving with Fat Snax Crackers and veggies. Enjoy!
3) Labneh
Servings: 4 servings
Net-carb count: 1.2 net carbs per serving
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 cups labneh
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil and red-pepper flakes in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the red-pepper flakes start to turn the oil orange. Remove from the heat, and let cool enough to taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the labneh, lemon juice, scallions, and cilantro in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a serving dish and swirl in the chili oil. Serve with Fat Snax Crackers and enjoy!