Recipe: Mezze Dip Cracker Spread

 

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:

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. 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. 
4. 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:

1. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible.
2. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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!

😜 Crackers Make the Ultimate Spoons 😜