Roasted Bell Pepper Dip...Quinoa Sesame Crackers

Roasted Bell Pepper Dip
I have made roasted capsicum dip and it's awesome. This one had to follow, especially when I stumbled upon this healthy recipe. You can add a bit of mayonaise for that extra punch, but it's awesome either ways. The best part about this dip is it's ready in a jiffy. No-stress at all

Ingredients

Bell pepper – 2 (medium)

Walnuts – ¼ cup
Onion (medium) - 1
Garlic flakes - 5
Lime juice – 1 tbsp

Hung curd – ¼ cup

Red Chili flakes – 1 tbsp (add according to taste)

Method

Roast the bell peppers in an oven till the skin turns black and peels off

Cool

Skin them and remove the seeds and core

Add them along with the fluid to a blender

Add the onions (roughly chopped) and garlic flakes and blend well
Add the rest of the ingredients

Serve with quinoa crackers or slices of raw carrot and cucumber 

Quinoa Sesame Crackers

I just had to make this cracker. It sounded too good to be true. I was skeptical about the outcome, but was amazed at the crunchy goodness. This is easily the diabetic or the weight watchers' go-to in-between snack or breakfast in a hurry. Combined with the dip, it's a complete meal  

Ingredients

Quinoa – 100 gms

Rice flour – 20 gms

Water – 200 to 250 ml

Baking powder – ¼ tsp

Baking soda – ¼ tsp

Salt – to taste

Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp

Method

Cook quinoa over moderate heat and simmer until fully cooked to a porridge like consistency

Cool

Add baking powder, rice flour, salt and mix well

Grease a baking tray and line with parchment paper

Spread the quinoa batter on the tray with the help of a spatula to form a thin layer

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C

Bake for about 20 mins till crisp

Cool

Serve with a dip
Eat it fresh off the oven. It tends to soften a bit on storing. Just reheat in the oven for that crispness all over again

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Good vegetarian protein source

Gluten free

Good fibre content

Has heart healthy fats

Rich in antioxidants

Good source of vitamins, magnesium and iron

Helps in weight loss

          Health Benefits of Red Bell Pepper

Low in calories and nutrient dense

Excellent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber

Extremely rich in antioxidants

Supports healthy eyes - antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin

Improves immunity – vitamin A

Keeps skin glowing and healthy - vitamin C and carotenoids in bell peppers improves skin health and promotes collagen production