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Mushroom Crostini Garlic Basil Cheese Spread-2
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Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta “Cheese” Spread

This party favorite uses a delicious tofu-based basil vegan ricotta spread, and is topped with a rich  mixed mushroom mixture for the perfect bite-size appetizer!
Course Appetizers, Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Italian, Vegan
Keyword mushroom crostini, quick appetizer recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 20 crostini
Calories 55kcal

Ingredients

For the Mushroom Mixture:

  • 8 shiitake mushrooms , finely diced
  • 8 white button mushrooms , finely diced
  • 8 cremini mushrooms , finely diced
  • 8 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teasp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp white cooking wine
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary , finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1/2 teasp salt or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

To Prepare the Mushroom Mixture:

  • Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil.
  • Add the minced garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Add all the finely diced mushrooms and saute on medium-high heat until all the water released from cooking the mushrooms burns off completely. Mix frequently.
  • Add the salt, some freshly ground black pepper, and combine.
  • Add the white cooking wine and mix to de-glaze the pan.
  • Add the freshly chopped rosemary, parsley, and pine nuts. Combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, mixing frequently.
  • Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste if needed.
  • Turn off the heat and set the mushroom mixture aside.

To Prepare Crostini:

  • When you are ready to assemble, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the thinly sliced french bread in the oven and bake until slightly golden on both sides.
  • Remove the slices from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack .
  • On each slice of toasted bread, spread a generous layer of the Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread , and top with the prepared Mushroom Mixture (both should be at room temperature). Enjoy!

Notes

Prep-Ahead Tip - You can prepare the mushroom mixture and the Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
 
Gluten-Free Option - Use your favorite gluten-free bread or serve it on small lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 127mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg