Tasty Vegan Appetizers
While some savor the powerful flavor of the classic basil and walnut or pine nut pesto, others find it overpowering. I like to think of this pesto as a mellower alternative. Read More→
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This spread is the perfect combination of salty and flavorful. Contributed by Kim Lutz, from Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes (Sterling, ©2011). Read More→
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There are suddenly lots of recipes for cheese-like slices and dips made from raw cashews. I have nothing against raw cashews (well, other than their calories) — but I thought I’d take the concept in a different direction by using chickpeas, which are cheaper and contain far less fat, ounce for ounce. Though this doesn’t really taste like cheese, it’s quite tasty and filled with nourishing ingredients, including hemp seeds for those valuable Omega-3 fatty acids, and nutritional yeast for highly usable vitamin B-12. Hemp seeds, nutritional yeast (I like Red Star), and agar flakes, which is what makes these wedges sliceable, can all be found at natural foods stores. Read More→
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This combination of silken tofu and dried tomatoes makes a delicious appetizer, served with whole grain crackers and raw veggies. It’s also wonderful as a spread for sliced fresh baguette. Read More→
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A terrific way to enjoy low-fat “fries,” this is a great accompaniment for veggie burgers and soy hot dogs. Read More→
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Here’s a delicious, easy to make, vegetarian and gluten-free recipe of this traditional Middle Eastern dish. Serve on a bed of salad or stuffed into pita pockets with a tahini dressing for a great lunch or dinner. Makes a great appetizer, too. Read More→
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This rich, nutty dip is great for a party or snack served with pita bread, olives, carrot and celery sticks. Its texture is thick like a paté. Recipe from Taste Life! Organic Recipes (2002) by Leslie Cerier. Reprinted by permission of Square One Publishers.
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These delicious, spicy Indian starters are easy to make with phyllo pastry. Once you have mastered the first one, constructing the samosas is really easy. Contributed by Debroah Gray from 500 Vegan Dishes (Sellers Publishing, 2011).
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