Toast Canapes with Chickpea Spread

Toast Canapes with Chickpea Spread

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
  • Allergens: Gluten
  • Categories: Appetizers
Elegant yet simple canapes featuring crispy toast points topped with creamy chickpea spread and colorful vegetables. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties, featuring both tomato and pepper variations. Easy to make but impressive to serve, they're a delightful combination of crispy, creamy, and fresh!

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chickpea spread according to recipe instructions.
  2. Remove crusts from each slice of bread.
  3. Cut each crustless bread slice into 4 equal squares.
  4. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Wash, deseed, and very finely cut the red bell pepper.

Toast Preparation Instructions

  1. For Air Fryer Method:
  2. Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
  3. Place bread squares in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  5. For Oven Method:
  6. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  7. Arrange bread squares on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  8. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Let the toasted squares cool completely on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Once toast points are completely cool, spread each with about 1 tablespoon of chickpea spread.
  2. For half of the canapes: place a cherry tomato half in the center.
  3. For the other half: arrange a small pinch of the julienned red peppers on top.
  4. Can be assembled few hours before serving.
  5. Arrange on a serving platter, alternating tomato and pepper toppings for visual appeal.

Notes

  • Make sure the toast points are completely cool before spreading - warm toast will make the spread too soft.
  • Cut vegetables just before assembling to maintain freshness.
  • The toast points can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
  • For neater cuts, use a sharp serrated knife for the bread.
  • If making for a party, you can prepare all components separately and assemble just before guests arrive.

Nutrition Facts

24 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 pieces (30 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 111.7
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.25 g
8%
Saturated Fat 1 g
5%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 100 mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2 g
8%
Protein 3 g
6%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically