Easy Appetizers
If you’re hosting dinner or another event at home, the pressure to come up with crowd-pleasing food is high.
I like to keep it simple but not sacrifice flavor. These two appetizers are quick, easy, nutritious and delicious!
Black Bean Hummus
Black bean hummus
1 can black beans, drained
Juice of 2 lemons
2 Tb. Olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic
pinch salt to taste
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour before serving for best flavor. Serve with whole wheat pita chips or flatbread crackers and fresh cut vegetables.
Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto & Goat Cheese Toasts
Roasted red pepper, pesto, goat cheese toasts
1 fresh French or multigrain baguette, cut into ½ inch slices
4 ounces goat cheese (log)
1/3 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store bought)
1 small jar roasted red peppers
Cut and spread about 1 teaspoon pesto onto each piece of bread.
Then spoon a small amount of cheese on the pesto and top with a strip of pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and cheese looks melted and bread is toasted golden brown.
About Susan Greeley
Helping others achieve optimal health through good nutrition and lifestyle, Susan Greeley promotes wellness through diets rich in healthy, wholesome foods. She counsels clients in her own private nutrition practice and works as the staff nutritionist for a YMCA.
