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Hermes

Appetizer Challenge

NCshopper · Hermes

Hummus? I think that's vegan...

Elle · Hermes

My go-to is falafel (already vegan) w/tzatziki sauce (easy to make vegan) and toasted pita triangles. But I think that sort of falls under 'street food', unfortunately! Veggie sushi rolls (easy-ish if you've made them before)? Bruschetta? Stuffed mushrooms? Salad/spring rolls?

Here's Mark Bittman's list of 101 appetizers in 20 minutes or less, at least some of which are vegan.

-- Edited by Elle at 19:46, 2009-01-30

Suasoria · Chanel

Bruschetta - so many possible toppings. Typical tomato/basil/garlic/caper, mashed white bean and sage, arugula pesto, olive tapenade, roasted garlic spread, or eggplant caponata if you dice the veggies small enough.

Or one or two of those spreads with water crackers.

Roasted garbanzos are so so SO good:
http://www.delicioustv.com/blog/?p=71

Instead of sage, you can use rosemary. I find it necessary to make a double batch of this because people usually love it.

Stuffed grape leaves.

Spinach dip is easy to veganize.

Steamed artichokes and curried vegenaise for dipping.

Lentil croquettes or even small lentil "meatballs" on a skewer. (I know you said easy, so this probably doesn't qualify.)

If you're making guacamole you could also make a pineapple salsa - diced p'apple, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno, maybe green onion, lime juice.

Hermes

Elle - I'm going to bring tapenade with crackers

AND

I'm going to make the roasted chickpeas and bring those too, Suasoria!

Thanks for your help!

sydney · Kate Spade

I like the idea of hummus with veggies too!

MissMee · Kate Spade

I'm probably late, but I went to a tapas bar this past week and had some TDF crispy green beans with spicy roasted almonds that were great. The dipping sauce was also very good, but I can't remember what it was.

Hermes

Well, I made the chick peas! However, there was so much food at this shindig, that they didn't get gobbled up. I did get complimented on them a couple of times though.

Since my friend who throws these parties would have probably just thrown them away, I tossed them into a baggie to take home when the party started to break up. We'll enjoy them while we watch Pittsburgh win the Super Bowl today smile