Vegan Avocado Cucumber Bites
So, you want to look elegant, like you casually throw together appetizers while sipping oat milk lattes in silk pajamas.
Enter: vegan spinach and artichoke crostini—the snack that screams Pinterest mom energy without the actual effort.
We swapped out the dairy for creamy, plant-based goodness and turned a leafy veggie into a full-blown diva.
Artichokes join the party, acting all cool and Mediterranean, while spinach shows up wearing nutritional glitter.
Pile it on crispy baguette slices, serve it warm, and let your friends assume you went to culinary school.
You’re welcome.
Vegan Avocado Cucumber Bites
This vegan spinach and artichoke crostini is the ultimate appetizer: warm, creamy, plant-based, and sassy enough to upstage any cheese board.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette sliced (20 pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. You’ve got this.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil, place them on a tray, and bake until golden—about 8 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in a splash of oil until fragrant and dramatic.
- Add spinach. Stir until it wilts like your patience at family dinners.
- Toss in artichokes, cream cheese, mayo, yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and fabulous.
- Scoop generous spoonfuls onto the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you enjoy a little spice and sass.
- Serve immediately and accept applause.
Notes
🔬 Nutritional Values (Per 2 Crostini)
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Folate: 15%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
💁♀️ Additional Tips
- Use garlic-infused oil to flirt with your taste buds.
- Broil the crostini for 1 extra minute for next-level crisp.
- Add chopped sundried tomatoes if you’re feeling extra.
- Want a herby vibe? Sprinkle fresh basil or thyme.
- These pair stunningly with a glass of rosé and gossip.
