Recipe – BARLEYmax™ Asparagus Pesto & BARLEYmax™ Crackers

BARLEYmax™ Asparagus Pesto

Makes 1.5 cups

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

½ cup grated parmesan

¼ cup blanched almonds

¼ cup BARLEYmax™ flakes

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tbsp curly leaf parsley, chopped

1 tbsp coriander, chopped

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Place all ingredients, except olive oil, into a food processor.
2. Slowly add the oil, with motor running, and process until well combined.

 Tips:

• Replace almonds with raw cashews for a flavour alternative.
• Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and store in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

BARLEYmax™ Seed Crackers

Makes approximately 50 crackers

Ingredients

¼ cup flaxseeds

¼ cup pepitas

¼ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds

2/3 cup BARLEYmax™ flour

½ cup water

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Preheat an oven to 160ºC.
2. Place all seeds into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
3. Add remaining ingredients and process until combined.
4. Place mixture in between two sheets of baking paper and roll to 3-4mm thick. Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until crisp.
5. Allow to cool and then break into pieces.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

 Tips:

• Any seed combination can be used. Try replacing one of the seeds with an alternative like linseed.
• Biscuits can be kept in an air tight container for up to 14 days.

Note: this recipe has been adapted from ‘Wholesome Child’ recipe book by Mandy Sachar.