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November 25, 2020

MUSHROOM & AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA – FESTIVE VEGAN CANAPÉ

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This super easy mushroom & avocado bruschetta with a crunchy base, creamy avocado and herby mushrooms makes a delicious vegan party canapé (appetizer) or a posh toast for your festive breakfast or brunch.  

Close up of Mushroom & avocado bruschetta on a white plate

With the festive season fast approaching, I thought I’d share a super simple recipe for my homemade mushroom bruschetta, which has been my go-to recipe for a few years now. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS HOMEMADE MUSHROOM & AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA

  • It’s super simple and quick, so anyone can make it regardless of their cooking abilities
  • With the festive season just round the corner, it makes a perfect festive vegan canapé (or vegan appetizer as my friends across the pond would call it).
  •  You just need a handful of simple ingredients to make it, no long shopping lists.  
  • Not only is it a great vegan-friendly hors d’oeuvre, it doubles up as a posh avocado & mushroom toast for your festive breakfast or brunch!
Close up of Mushroom & avocado bruschetta on a white plate

WHAT’S THE BEST BREAD FOR BRUSCHETTA?

Whilst I personally prefer using a French baguette from my local bakery (this time I used a wholemeal seeded baguette), any artisan loaf would do for bruschetta. Obviously, a freshly baked loaf would taste the best.

HOW TO MAKE BRUSCHETTA

  • Slice the bread loaf into 1-2 inch thick slices
  • Arrange the slices on a baking tray and lightly brush with extra virgin olive oil
  • Roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until just golden
  • Remove from the oven, turn the bread pieces over to the other side and brush with olive oil
  • Roast again for 5-7 minutes or until just golden.
Close up of Mushroom & avocado bruschetta on a white plate

TIP: to give your mushroom bruschetta an extra delicious edge, cut a garlic clove in half and rub the garlic (cut size down) into the bread slices before brushing them with olive oil. However, if you’d prefer to avoid ‘garlic breath’, omit the garlic all together.

CAN I MAKE THIS CANAPÉ AHEAD?

Yes, you can prepare all the bruschetta ingredients separately the day before and assemble just before serving. Just a few notes if you’re making the bruschetta ahead:

  • If you’re making crostini (toasted bread) a day before, make sure to cool it down completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. However, I personally would recommend to prepare your toasted bread slices just before serving for best results.
  • Cook your mushrooms as per the recipe instructions, cool down and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Re-heat before assembling the bruschetta.
  • To stop the avocado from going brown once it’s been mashed, drizzle it with the juice of a lemon or lime, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight. Although the top layer might look a little brown the next day, just give it a good mix and your smashed avocado will be green again. 

As always, if you give this recipe a try, I’d be delighted to read your comments and hear your feedback. Be sure to drop a comment here on the blog, tag me in your photos on Instagram @Fit Foodie Nutter, Facebook or Pinterest so I don’t miss them.

Top down view of Mushroom & avocado bruschetta on a white plate

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Bon appetite!

Healthfully yours,

Tania x

Close up of Mushroom & avocado bruschetta on a white plate
MUSHROOM & AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA

MUSHROOM & AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA – FESTIVE VEGAN CANAPÉ

Tania Pilcher | Fit Foodie Nutter
This super easy mushroom & avocado bruschetta with a crunchy base, creamy avocado and herby mushrooms makes a delicious vegan party canapé (appetizer) or a posh toast for your festive breakfast or brunch.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine British
Servings 10 canapes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette or artisan loaf cut into 10 slices (1-2 inch thick)
  • 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salad cress for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/400F.
  • Arrange the bread slices on a roasting tray, brush with a little olive oil and roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, turn the bread slices to the other side and brush with more olive oil. Roast for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  • In the meantime, prepare the mushrooms by heating up 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan. When the pan is hot, add the mushrooms and sautee on high heat for 6-8 minutes. Add the herbs, garlic powder, salt & pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes until the mushrooms have slightly crisped up. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Add lemon juice and salt & pepper and mix well.
  • To assemble the mushroom bruschetta, spread the mashed avocado on the warm toasted bread, top with sauteed mushrooms, garnish with more pepper, salt and salad cress. Serve immediately.
Keyword Mushroom & avocado bruschetta, Homemade bruschetta recipe, Mushroom bruschetta toast, Vegan canapés, Vegan appetizers
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Comments

  1. AvatarJacqueline Meldrum says

    November 26, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at mushrooms. That is right up my street!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 27, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      I’m so glad to hear Jacqueline! Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family x

      Reply
  2. AvatarKushigalu says

    November 26, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love mushroom in any form and this is wonderful combo. Can’t wait to make this for dinner. So delicious

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 27, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you so much Kushigalu. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. AvatarToni Dash says

    November 26, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love how tasty and comforting it is!! Everyone at my house loved it!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 27, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you Toni! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it! Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family x

      Reply
  4. AvatarChris Collins says

    November 26, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars
    Love this twist on the classic bruschetta! Perfect for serving guests this time of year 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 27, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you Chris!

      Reply
  5. AvatarBintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 26, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    Now this is a festive canape I am going to have to try! It combines two of my favourite things in a delicious way – what could be better?

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 27, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much Bintu! I hope you’ll get to try it over the festive season:) Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family x

      Reply
  6. AvatarDannii says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    What an amazing vegan option. I love the combination of mushroom and avocado.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you very much Dannii x

      Reply
  7. AvatarShanna says

    November 27, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious that even my hubby loved it and he is a total meat eater.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Your comment is like music to my ears! Thank you so much Shanna! x

      Reply
  8. AvatarAmy says

    November 27, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a yummy combination and so pretty!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you Amy!

      Reply
  9. AvatarCharla says

    November 27, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    Yay! I’m so excited to have found a vegan rendition of this. I’m looking forward to giving it a try!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you so much Charla! Enjoy:) x

      Reply
  10. AvatarTawnie says

    November 27, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    This appetizer was a hit at Thanksgiving last night – thank you!!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      I’m so pleased to hear! Thank you Tawnie. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with the family x

      Reply

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