Appetizers & Snacks – Page 3 – Forrest Green Farm

October 17 2019

Ranch Oyster Crackers

Course: Snack

Author: Forrest Green Farm

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
In a bowl combine ingredients and toss to coat the oyster crackers. Spread evenly on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring gently after 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool then store in an airtight container.

April 25 2017

1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
fresh pumpkin seeds may be used, be sure to wash and dry them first
2 tsp olive oil
½-1 tsp thyme
¼ salt
¼ pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Spread foil or parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the seeds are toasted. Cool on pan before transferring to dish or container.
Use pumpkin seeds as a snack, add to salads or casseroles, great for a muffin or bread topping.

Health Benefits:

1 oz. of roasted pumpkin seeds (about 140 seeds) contains 1 gram of fiber and 148 calories.
Pumpkin seeds contain high amounts of chlorophyll, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and carotenoids.
Pumpkin seeds contain mostly monounsaturated fat which does not raise blood cholesterol
Thyme is a warming herb that supports the lungs, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and heart. Relieves lung congestion (expectorant properties), soothes digestion, and an antioxidant.

January 20 2017

Course: Side Dish

Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Cut off top and bottom of zucchinis and cut zucchinis into fries, 3in x 1/4in slices.
In a large bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and FGF Garlic-Garlic Seasoning.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs together.
Take a zucchini fries and dip it in egg wash, then coat it in bread crumb mix, coating all sides and patting mixture onto both sides. Repeat for all fries.
Transfer slices onto a large baking sheet. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until fries are golden brown.

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise/greek yogurt, lemon juice, FGF Garlic-Garlic Seasoning.
Dip fries in sauce and enjoy!