8.29.2023

Fun Healthy Yummy Snacks/Appetizers

From an adorable book called 'The Forest Feast for Kids'. All pictures from the book.

FUN HEALTHY YUMMY SNACKS/APPETIZERS Erin Gleeson

Apricot Bites

Top a dried apricot with 1 t goat cheese (rolled into a little ball), 1 dried cranberry, and a sprig of fresh thyme.

French Radishes

Trim ends off 10 radishes and slice in half. Top each with 1/2 t room-temperature butter, then sprinkle with salt.

Lemon Ricotta Crostini with Honey

Toast (broil) slices from 1 baguette. Top each slice with 1 T ricotta cheese, 1/2 t honey, 1/2 t lemon zest.

Strawberry Salsa

Finely chop: 1 tomato, 1/4 c fresh cilantro, 1 small carton/about 2 c strawberries, juice from 1/2 a lime, and 1/4 red onion. Combine all with a pinch of salt. Serve with crackers or chips.

Edamame Hummus

  • 2 c shelled edamame beans
  • 1/4 c lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 T tahini
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 t cumin
  • 1/3 c olive oil
Combine everything in a food processor until very creamy, then scoop into a bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with raw sliced vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, etc).