Vegan Snacks and Dips
Inspired by muhummara, a Turkish spread typically made from roasted red peppers and walnuts, this stunning and addicting spread is perfect for festive occasions or any regular day of the week. Serve with warmed pita triangles. Recipe and photo courtesy of Betsy DiJulio, from The Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes (© 2011, Vegan Heritage Press). Read More→
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This creamy spread is adaptive enough to serve at any meal. To prepare an open-faced sandwich for breakfast, spread a generous layer on whole grain bread, top with sliced tomatoes and vegan cheese, and melt it under the broiler. For a lunchtime sandwich, apply the spread generously to two slices of bread and add sliced tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, lettuce, and sprouts. Include some pungent herbs like basil, arugula, or mint leaves for extra zest. For dinner, use it in place of ricotta for lasagne, stuffed pasta shells, and stuffed eggplant roll-ups. Recipe contributed by Zel Allen, from The Nut Gourmet. Read More→
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This quick, versatile mixture is marvelous as a dip with assorted vegetables. Serve with red, green, and yellow pepper strips, sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, and celery sticks. It also makes a super spread on toasted wholegrain or pumpernickel bread. Read More→
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This spread resembles chopped liver in an uncanny way, but its delicious flavor will not be off-putting to those who don’t care for imitation meat flavors. Serve it with any kind of cracker, or as a spread for fresh bread. Read More→
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Kind of a marriage of guacamole and hummus, and infused with a good amount of tender greens, this rich dip makes a unique statement. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh pita, pita chips, raw veggies, or a combination thereof. Photo by Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen. Recipe from Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas.
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Here’s an old standby that never fails to please. Serve with raw vegetables and crispbreads. Make the sliceable version of Smoky Cheddar Cheez and serve with crisp red grapes for a lovely array of appetizers. Read More→
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One of my old favorites, this tasty spinach spread never loses its charm. Serve with whole-grain crackers, crispbreads, or raw veggies. This is compatible with carrots, cauliflower, bell pepper, and celery. Read More→
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What’s a vegan web site without a basic recipe for hummus? Here it is, with a few tasty variations.This classic Middle Eastern dip is best paired with fresh pita bread for scooping it up. It’s also a fantastic snack for kids and a great ingredient for wraps or pita sandwiches. Photo by Theresa Raffetto. Read More→
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