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Vegan Avocado Mousse With Lime And Mint
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup vegan sour cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- fresh mint leaves as garnish
This one is so simple! Just place avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest into a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to serving dish and top with fresh mint leaves as garnish if desired. Serve with your favorite crackers or veggies. Makes about 4 servings.
Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber (peeled and grated)
- ½ cup non-dairy yogurt of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- salt & pepper to taste
Place grated cucumber in a paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture, then place into a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl with cucumber mix until combined thoroughly. Refrigerate before serving if desired. Makes about 4 servings. Serve on your favorite veggie platter or spread it over baked veggies! Yum!
Sesame-free Hummus
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
In a medium bowl, place all ingredients and mix well, then set aside. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with your choice of parsley, chopped green onion, or sesame seeds if desired. Serve with your favorite veggie platter as a vegan appetizer! Enjoy! It makes about 4 servings and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Vegan Flax Seed Crackers With Garlic And Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup golden flax seed meal
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (use fresh garlic)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
- 3-4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
In a medium bowl, add flax meal and all seasonings. Mix well to combine thoroughly. Add coconut oil and stir until thick and dough-like texture forms. Transfer to parchment paper or Silpat on a baking sheet and press out with hands into desired thickness for crackers. If desired, you can also score into squares, then bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and score again before popping back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, watching very carefully as the timing is crucial!
Remove from oven when golden brown around edges, which should be crispy upon cooling. If not, cook a few more minutes. Let sit on a cooling rack for about 1 hour, then break crackers into pieces. To serve, place sauce in a small bowl and spoon over each piece of cracker. Makes 10 servings.
Conclusion
Vegan appetizers are an excellent choice for those who prefer to keep their diet choices plant-based. With these recipes in mind, you can enjoy all the yummy foods that vegans love in simple recipes that even the pickiest vegan eater will enjoy! So go ahead, try them today and enjoy them tonight or at your next family function!
