Attention beet lovers! Forget everything you thought about beets. These vegan beetroot crostini are the Beyonce of appetizers: stunning, delicious, and a hint of unexpected sass. Each bite is a flavor fiesta: V feta cheese (because dairy who?) and a sprinkle of fresh herbs that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. These ain’t just fancy finger food, they’re an un-BEET-able party favorite. So grab yo beets, and prepare to be amazed!
Garlic Beetroot Crostinis
Course: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes2
minutesThese are a quick and easy vegan appetizer that you can whip anytime. Pre-dinner snack for the kids or a party appetizer fit for everyone. This recipe is simple, quick and even better, you most likely already have these ingredients in your cupboards!
Ingredients
1 can beets, diced
1/3 cup vegan mayo
1 tbs capers
1 baguette (or bread of your choice)
2 tbs olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh dill
Salt & pepper
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, add your beets, v mayo, capers, olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper and fresh dill.
- Mix together and taste test. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a pan over high heat and add 1 tbs of olive oil.
- While the oil is heating up, slice the baguette into “2-bite” sized pieces.
- Cut a piece of raw garlic in half.
- Using the freshly cut side, rub the garlic on both sides of each piece of toast.
- Place the slices of bread into the pan until they turn a nice crispy color on each side.
- Once bread is toasted, remove from the pan and let cool slightly.
- Add a spoonful of the beetroot mixture to each slice of bread.
- Top each piece with vegan feta cheese, salt/pepper and some fresh dill.
- Serve & enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Adding 1 tsp of caper brine is a great addition to this recipe. It brings out a bit more salty-ness to the beetroot mixture.