This creamy veg canapés recipe is my go-to when I need something that looks fancy but is actually very easy to pull together. These look great on the holiday party food table, but are just as delicious and easy for those random snack cravings.
If there’s one thing I always want at a party, it’s snacks that look impressive but don’t leave me stressed in the kitchen. These creamy Veg Canapés are exactly that kind of recipe. They feel special enough for festive tables and get-togethers, but are insanely easy to put together. This is definitely a canapes recipe worth trying.
I love that this filling is packed with vegetables, held together by a soft, garlicky, creamy sauce that’s a total flavorbomb. You can make the mixture ahead of time, tweak the veggies based on what’s in your fridge, and assemble everything right before serving. It’s the kind of canapes recipe you make once and then quietly keep coming back to whenever you need an easy win.
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Ingredients for Veg Canapés
Butter: Adds richness and creaminess to the filling; can be replaced with olive oil or a neutral nut butter for a vegan version.
Aromatics: Garlic and onions builds a sweet-savoury, aromatic base
Veggies: Carrots, beans, mushrooms, and broccoli for flavor, texture, and nutrition
Milk: Helps create that creamy sauce; you can use any unsweetened plant-based milk if you’re vegan
Salt: For seasoning
Italian seasoning: Adds a herby, well-rounded flavour. You can experiment and use any seasoning you like. Oregano, mixed herbs, chilli flakes, also taste great. mixed dried herbs or oregano alone work too
Mustard paste: Brings a slight heat and sharpness of flavor. A little goes a long way
Cream cheese: Makes the filling rich and smooth. Feel free to replace with hung curd for a lighter version
Canapé shells – Provide the crisp base for the filling
Black olive slices – Add a salty finish and visual contrast
Customisation Ideas
- Change the veggies: Swap broccoli for corn, baby spinach, or zucchini. Just make sure everything is finely chopped so the filling stays creamy.
- Make it cheesier: Add grated mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan along with the cream cheese for a richer filling. This makes the canapes recipe even more indulgent.
- Add a kick: Stir in chilli flakes, cracked black pepper, or a little paprika for gentle heat.
- Herb twist: Fresh parsley, chives, or basil stirred in at the end add a lovely fresh note.
- Make it vegan: Use olive oil instead of butter, plant-based milk, and vegan cream cheese for a vegan version.
Assemble these veg canapés right before serving to make sure they stay crisp until the end. This tip is a critical part of any canapes recipe.
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Veg Canapés
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped carrots ¼ inch cubes
- ½ cup chopped beans ¼ inch pieces
- 200 gms mushrooms quartered
- ½ cup tiny broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour maida
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon mustard paste
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 15-20 canape shells
- 15-20 black olive slices
Instructions
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Heat butter in a wide pan, add garlic and onions and saute for 2 minutes on low till they turn translucent. Add carrots, beans, mushrooms, mix well and cook covered on low for 3 minutes till they are cooked to tender but not mushy. Add broccoli & saute for only a minute just until they are tender.1 ½ tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, ½ cup chopped onions, ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped beans, 200 gms mushrooms, ½ cup tiny broccoli florets
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Add all purpose flour and saute for 2-3 minutes on low till the flour is cooked and smells slightly nutty. Add milk in parts and keep whisking into flour till it thickens, adding more milk as you go. This prevents the sauce from getting lumpy. Simmer on low whisking frequently for 2-3 minutes till the sauce thickens.1 tablespoon all purpose flour, 1 cup milk
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Season with salt, italian seasoning, mustard paste, mix well and cook for a minute. Add cream cheese, mix well and take off the heat. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool down.¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon mustard paste, 1 tablespoon cream cheese
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At the time of serving, fill 1 ½ tablespoons of the veggie mix in each canape shell, place an olive slice on top and serve immediately.15-20 black olive slices
Notes
- Assemble the canapes just before serving to ensure they stay crisp.
- The nutritional info below is for the filling only because different canape shells have different nutritional values.
Nutrition
This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.
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