A quick & easy idea for Christmas appetizers. Simply slice a baguette, top with hummus and caramelised onions. Delicious!
I cannot believe Christmas has just been and gone. Although, part of me is glad to be moving onto 2017 now!
Anyway, I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas day? Mine was lovely. Lazy and and centered around eating food and watching TV, just how I like to celebrate.
But of course the holiday season isn’t quite over yet and if you’re looking for some delicious vegan party food for New Year’s Eve, this recipe is a winner.
It’s simply toasted bread slices with hummus and caramelised onions on top. But it tastes divine. The perfect finger-food that just happens to be vegan-friendly!
This is the final recipe I’m sharing from my Christmassy shoot in Connemara, with my lovely cousins Aoife and Michelle.
Previously, I shared with you our chocolate-covered sea salt orange and our spicy roasted cashews but I think this recipe is my favourite. I could NOT stop eating these crostinis.
📖 Recipe
Caramelised Onion & Hummus Crostini
An easy and flavourful appetizer that happens to be vegan-friendly. These crostini bites are topped with sweet onions and a generous dollop of creamy hummus.
Ingredients
- 1 crusty white baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- A tub of good-tasting hummus
- (Optional) fresh sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the grill and slice the baguette into ½ inch slices. Brush them with a tablespoon of the olive oil and grill until golden brown on both sides. Leave to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the rest of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Cook on a medium heat until sticky and caramelised (approximately 10 minutes.)
- Add a tablespoon of hummus to each bread slice and smooth over the surface.
- Top with a tablespoon of the caramelised onions and a small sprig of rosemary (if using.)
- Serve right away.
Notes
Assemble these just before serving to make sure the hummus stays fresh.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 133Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 219mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 4g
Kay says
I used roasted red pepper hummus and they were a hit at Christmas. I come from a meat and potato kind of family so even though I had to explain what hummus was, everyone loved them!
Aimee says
Ah thats great to hear! So glad you all enjoyed it
Dana says
These were delish. I used roasted garlic hummus. Will be making again!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is a perfect snack for guests coming over Aimee! Thanks a bunch for providing this amazing recipe.
Aimee says
Thanks Agness!
Ala says
Oh, I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already–happy holidays, and a very happy new year to you as well! I’m in love with caramelized onions–we just had some with puff pastries for Christmas, and it was so lovely xo
Aimee says
That sounds delicious! Happiest of new years to you Ala <3 Hugs