Making finger food vegetarian is a convenient and inexpensive cooking option for many occasions, as well as for beginners. Nowadays, more and more people prefer plant-based foods as an alternative to a healthy diet. There are many types of vegetarian diets. By definition, vegetarians do not eat meat, but some of them include fish or dairy products on the menu. Use the following recipes to find out how you can quickly and easily prepare your vegetarian finger food at home.
Prepare vegetarian finger food for various occasions
A successful party or official event is usually linked to delicious food and drinks. Pamper your guests with little onesSnacks, instead of the traditional salads and dishes. This saves you time and money, especially if you prepare the finger food vegetarian yourself. Treat your taste buds to exquisite homemade vegetarian creations. Discover recipe ideas for easy-to-make onesParty snacks, which you can put on the table on various occasions.
Simple humus
Chickpeas are the star ingredient when it comes to hummus. They are rich in protein and contain more than ten micronutrients, including a hefty amount of minerals and copper, which make our hair and skin beautiful and healthy. This is a great,nutritious snack. Serve with crunchy vegetables for dipping or simply with flatbread.
Ingredients:
- 1 can or jar of chickpeas
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 THE Sesampaste
- 1 lemon
- virgin olive oil
Drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients, season with a pinch of salt and mix everything together. Use a spatula to skim the hummus from the bowl. Serve with seasonal vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, radishes or peppers, and warm pita bread. Green asparagus or even apples also taste very good with it.
Crispy vegetarianSpring rollsCaribbean style
These spring rolls are filled with a mixture of sweet potato and salsa saucefor vegetariansvery fitting. These treats will disappear from the appetizer tray before the party even gets started.
Ingredients:
- 1 piece sweet potato
- half a can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 22 Wan-Tan-Teigplatten
- Kochspray
- 2 cups salsa sauce
- Peel the sweet potato and poke a few holes. Place the piece in the microwave on high for 12-14 minutes until tender. When cool, cut in half and spoon out the potato mixture. Puree them in a bowl and then add black beans, onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin, jalapeno and garlic.
- Lightly brush water onto all four edges of the dough sheet. Keep remaining rolls covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Lubricate the dough with a tablespoon of the filling and roll it tightly. Repeat the process with the remaining spring rolls.
- Place the rolls, seam side down, on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and grease the top a little. Bake at maximum temperature until they turn golden brown. Serve with salsa sauce.
Spring onion & halloumiCheeseBruschettes with carrots & saffron dip
An interesting new grilled cheese appetizer from Cyprus. Tip: If you want to reduce the saltiness of the halloumi, you can soak it in cold water for 2 hours.
Ingredients:
- 225g pack of halloumi cheese
- 4 carrots, sliced thinly
- 50 ml virgin olive oil
- a pinch of saffron threads
- Lemon juice from 1/2 fruit
- 100 g blanched almonds, whole
- small bunch of coriander, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 12 pcs. spring onions
- 1 piece red chicory with separated leaves
- Cut the cheese evenly into 8 slices. Preheat oven to approx. 200 C. Mix the carrots with olive oil, saffron, lemon juice and a little spice. Place on a baking tray and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let the whole thing cool down and chop it with the almonds in the food processor. Skim the salsa and add the chopped cilantro. Mix well and season if necessary.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the halloumi slices on both sides until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.
- In the meantime you can toast the sourdough bread and rub the garlic on one side. Place a piece of toast bread in each of 4 plates and place 2 slices of cheese on top. Briefly fry the spring onions in the pan until they become tender. Then place 3 pieces on each halloumi-topped bread slice and generously smear each with the salsa mixture. Serve everything with the chicory leaves.
StuffedMushrooms with pecans
Basil, Parmesan and mushrooms work well together in this finger food treat, while the buttery pecans add a surprising crunch. The kids will keep asking about it.
Ingredients:
- 20 large fresh mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- Preheat the oven and remove the stems from the mushrooms. Chop the stems finely. Set the mushroom caps aside and heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the chopped pieces and onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
- Meanwhile you can combine the remaining ingredients. Fill the mushroom caps with the fried mixture and bake uncovered in a greased baking dish for about 15-18 minutes. Serve this finger food warm.
If your kids are picky eaters and you're doing everything you can to prevent chaos at the table, then you need to tryhealthy finger foodPrepare vegetarian food for your little one. Here are a few simple and sweet suggestions for the summer days that you must try.
Fruit ice creamon a stick
Children love ice cream, and a little refreshment during the hot day is always welcome.
Ingredients:
- Can of fruit mixture with a little juice
- Paper cups and wooden sticks
Simply pour the contents of the can into the cups and let them freeze briefly in the freezer until they are not completely liquid. Then take them out and insert the wooden sticks. Then freeze it again and the fruit ice cream will be ready in a few hours.
Banana popsicles
Ingredients:
- 5 bananas, medium ripe
- 10 wooden sticks
- 1 cup crushed peanuts
- 3 cups chocolate syrup
Peel the bananas, cut them in half and insert a wooden stalk into each half. Then dip each banana in the chocolate sauce and roll them in the peanuts. Then leave them in the freezer for 3 hours. Complete!
Fresh strawberries with cheesecake filling
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of cream cheese
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp almond extract (you can also use vanilla extract)
- 1/2 kg fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar and chocolate shavings for decoration
- Use a melon baller to scoop out the strawberries. Use a paring knife to cut off the bottoms of the fruit so they stand straight. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
- Mix the cream cheese, sugar and almond extract in a bowl. Pipe the cream into the strawberries and decorate with the chocolate shavings. Keep the finger food creation in the fridge until guests arrive.
