Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Potlucks & Picnics


Winter is the season to go on picnics and potlucks. This is the time to gather your friends around, soak in the winter sun, and indulge in some delicious food. Whether it’s a potluck, a picnic or a casual brunch, here’s our collection of some delicious party snacks. These recipes are vegetarian, healthy and made with wholesome ingredients. Check out these quick and easy recipes that can be carried in a picnic basket:
• Bruschetta with Cheese & Tomatoes: Drizzle some olive oil on crusty baguette slices and grill for 2 minutes. Chop some cherry tomatoes and thinly slice some basil leaves. Arrange the tomatoes, bocconcini, and basil on top of the crostini. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. 
 • Veggie Kebabs: Start with chopping thick slices of capsicum, onion, cottage cheese, tomato, and mushroom. Stack the veggies into bamboo skewers. Brush some chili oil. Grill in a hot grill pan until cooked. Serve hot with some yogurt & mint dip.
• Spicy Veg Sushi: This makes the most delicious finger food at any luncheon. Place cooked sushi rice on a sushi mat. Use the sushi rice or the best basmati rice for this recipe. Add diced avocado, carrot and cucumber in the middle. Roll the sushi using the mat. Sprinkle some black sesame seeds on top. Serve cold with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
• Loaded Crackers: To make the guacamole, dice some ripe avocados. Add salt, pepper, olive oil, cilantro, and lemon juice. Mix it well with a fork. For the salsa, add some chopped pineapples, red onions, red chili, cilantro and mix well with a splash of lemon juice. Serve with oats crackers on the side. Crackers made with basmati rice is good too for this recipe.
• Mini Pita Bites: Get some whole-wheat pita bread and layer with some lemon & garlic hummus. Top it with some pomegranate seeds and chopped mint leaves. Finish the pita bites with a sprinkling of sumac. You can pack the toppings and spices separately. Assemble it fresh before serving.
• Mushroom Thyme Toastie: Sauté some white onions in olive oil. Once the onions start caramelizing, add chopped cremini, porcini and button mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for 10 minutes with a knob of butter. Add some thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper to taste. Grill some sourdough bread slices. Top it with fresh mozzarella, mushroom mix, and thyme. Grill it for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve hot. If you are carrying a portable barbeque grill, it is best to toast it fresh before serving.
• Crispy Broccoli Bites with Queso Dip: Bake medium-sized broccoli florets with some olive oil. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, soymilk, and pepper. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs. Coat the baked florets in the wet coating and breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 minutes. You can also fry these broccoli fritters. Season with salt & pepper while its hot. Serve hot with a side of cashew bell pepper dip.
These recipes are easily portable and stores great in airtight containers.

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