This mushroom crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer to serve up for any holiday or event. Even the most chichi guest will dig it. Since this recipe takes around 35 minutes to put together, you can spend more time putting together your fabulous outfit than standing in the kitchen.

Mushroom Crostini

VEGAN & DAIRY-FREE

Since I’ve started making this mushroom crostini recipe, it has quickly evolved to be a regular go-to app for me. Given its simple assembly and rave reviews, it has become a signature hors d’oeuvre in my books. So without further ado, let’s commence this brisk, culinary masterpiece. Instant gratification guaranteed.

INGREDIENTS FOR MUSHROOM CROSTINIS (VEGAN):

• extra-virgin olive oil
  
• shiitake mushrooms
  
• shallot
  
• garlic
  
• fresh thyme
  
• parsley
• freshly ground pepper
  
• french baguette
  
• vegan cream cheese or creamy vegan cheese of choice
  
• tarragon leaves
  
• chives
• grey salt, or coarse salt

FULL RECIPE DOWN BELOW

Mushroom Crostini Recipe

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Mushroom Crostini

 

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Prep time

8 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

38 mins

 

This is a super easy vegan appetizer that will keep people coming back for more. In 15 minutes or less, you will have a delicious crowd-pleaser that even the non-vegans will devour.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: French

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp + ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced ¼ inch thick
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 french baguette cut into ¼ -½ inch slices
• 1 cup vegan cream cheese or creamy vegan cheese of choice
• ¼ cuptarragon leaves
• ¼ cup snipped chives
• Pinch of grey salt, or coarse salt for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the shiitake and cook over med-high heat, stirring until browned for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cremini mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned for about 8 minutes.
4. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in thyme and add 1 tbsp of parsley.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and place on a grill rack or baking sheet lined with parchment.
8. In a toaster oven, or in a full-sized oven, preheated to 450F. Toast the baguette until golden for about 5 mins on each side.
9. Remove from the oven and set aside.
10. Spread a tbsp of vegan cream cheese on each toast slice.
11. Spoon the mushrooms on top and sprinkle with coarse salt, tarragon, chives and additional parsley.
12. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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Hey I’m Candice aka The Edgy Veg – I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or their by-products. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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