Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 6 votes

Vegan Crostini with "Ricotta" + Mushrooms

Crispy, cheesy, fresh, and incredibly tasty vegan crostini for the perfect appetizer, no matter the meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French , American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette or bread of choice
  • 454 grams (16 ounce) cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • salt + pepper to taste
For the vegan ricotta
  • 350 grams (12 ounce) block extra firm tofu drained (choose GMO free if possible)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For garnish
  • balsamic glaze
  • Freshly chopped basil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃ bake. Then slice your baguette into quarter-inch slices, and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet (or two if needed). Bake the bread for 5-8 minutes, or until golden and crunchy.
  2. Meanwhile, dry sauté the mushrooms with a sprinkle of salt + pepper (they will release a lot of moisture and should not stick to your pan) until reduced, approx. 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Next, add all the ricotta ingredients to your food processor and process until mostly smooth and combined. It should be thick, but spreadable.
  4. Assemble your vegan crostini by spreading the ricotta on each slice of toasted bread, then top them with a few slices of mushrooms, and finally drizzle them with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with chopped basil.

Notes

  • This vegan crostini recipe makes approx. 4 servings as a meal, or 6-8 servings as an appetizer. The nutritional information above represents 6 servings of approx. 2-3 slices of crostini with its toppings. (This will vary according to the size of your loaf and the thickness of your slices.)
  • Prep in advance by making the ricotta cheese mixture and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  • Plan to enjoy these crostini immediately, as they taste best when freshly made.

Nutrition Information

Calories 166cal (8%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 526mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166cal 8%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 526mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0.003mg 0%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.