Vegetarian Tapas. 150 quick and delicious snacks & bites for sharing. Julia Barnard

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2 Vegetarian Tapas 150 quick and delicious snacks & bites for sharing Julia Barnard

3 Julia Barnard 2012 First Published 2012 in Australia Except as provided by the Copyright Act 1968 of Australia, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher. MTC Books PO Box 268 St Agnes SA 5097 Australia books@makethechange.com.au National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry: Author: Barnard, Julia. Title: Vegetarian tapas : 150 quick and delicious snacks and bites for sharing / Julia Barnard. ISBN: (pbk.) Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Tapas. Vegetarian cooking. Dewey Number: ISBN Cover design by Pandelaide

4 Contents Acknowledgements ix Introduction 1 Cook s Notes 5 Dips 9 Toppings 29 Vegetables 43 Eggs, Cheese and Tofu 61 Grains, Pulses and Nuts 81 Potatoes 101 Bread, Polenta and Fritters 115 Pastries and Biscuits 135 Desserts 153 Index 177

5 Garlic mushrooms Garlic mushrooms are a classic tapas dish in Spain and are known as champinones al ajillo. The lemon juice in these mushrooms gives them an extra kick. 2 tablespoons olive oil 225g Swiss brown mushrooms, thickly sliced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Finely grated peel and juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and fry, stirring for 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. 2 Stir in the garlic, lemon peel, juice and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft and cooked. Season to taste. Serve in a large bowl for sharing or use as a topping on polenta or bruschetta. ~ Makes 1 cup ~

6 Roasted olives I use a combination of green and kalamata olives for this recipe. You can use any combination of olives. Don t forget to put out a bowl for the stones if your kalamata olives are not pitted. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 teaspoon capers, drained Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup / 80g green olives stuffed with pimento ½ cup / 80g kalamata olives Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6 1 In a jar or small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, chilli flakes, capers and lemon juice. 2 Place the olives on a roasting tray and pour over the prepared mixture. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the olives begin to wrinkle. Spoon into a serving bowl and serve warm or cold with cocktail sticks. ~ Makes 1 cup ~

7 Classic tortilla Cooking this tortilla is made a great deal easier finishing it off under the grill rather than trying to turn it in the pan. You will need a 24cm deep-sided frying pan. 450g potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 5 eggs ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil. Peel then thinly slice the potatoes. Cut each slice in half. Add the potatoes to the saucepan and once the water comes back up to the boil, parboil for 5 minutes. Drain. 2 Heat the olive oil in a deep-sided frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion for 3-4 minutes, until pale. Add the potatoes and stir to coat them in the oil. Turn the heat down to low. Put the lid on and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally. 3 Lightly whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Add the paprika, a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper. Ensure the potato and onion mixture is fairly level in the pan and then pour over the eggs. Swirl the pan so that the egg has covered all the potato and onions. 4 Cook over a low heat for 15 minutes, until the eggs are nearly set. A few minutes before the end, preheat the grill. 5 Place the frying pan under the grill to cook the top of the tortilla. This will only take about 2 minutes. Slide the tortilla off the pan then leave to cool slightly. Slice into 8 equal portions then serve either at room temperature or cold. ~ Makes 8 slices ~

8 Patatas bravas Patatas bravas are a classic tapas dish, great for sharing. Serve in a large bowl so guests can help themselves. 450g potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Bring lightly salted water to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes, bring back to the boil and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 4 minutes, until pale and soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, chilli powder and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. 3 Add the potatoes, stirring through the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat down slightly and cover the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes, removing the lid for the last 5. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the juices have cooked down. Serve in a large bowl. ~ Makes 2 cups ~

9 Empanadas Empanadas are a stuffed Spanish pastry. Traditionally they are fried, but I have baked them for this recipe. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 120g goat s cheese 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6 1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes, until slightly golden. Remove from the heat. 2 In a small bowl, mash the goat s cheese with a fork. Add the onions and thyme. Mix well to combine and season to taste. 3 Using a 10cm round cookie cutter, cut 4 rounds from each sheet of pastry. Re-roll the remaining pastry and cut 4 more rounds to make 12 in total. 4 Spoon a heaped teaspoonful of the goat s cheese into one half of a pastry round. Fold over and press the sides together firmly to seal. Brush with melted butter and place on a baking tray. Repeat for all the rounds. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, until golden and crisp. Serve warm or cold. ~ Makes 12 ~

10 Churros with chocolate dip Churros are Spanish doughnuts perfect for an end of evening treat. The chocolate dip contains salt and chilli; if you prefer, use the chocolate dip recipe on the previous page. You will need a large star-shaped nozzle and disposable piping bag to make the churros. 125g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup / 250ml water 1⅓ cup / 200g plain flour Pinch of salt 3 eggs, beaten Canola oil, for deep-frying Granulated / vanilla sugar, for dredging For the chocolate dip: 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces ⅔ cup / 150ml thick cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chilli powder 1 In a medium saucepan, bring the butter and water to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, then using a wooden spoon, beat in the flour and salt. It will come away from the pan and will only take a few seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Finally, beat in the eggs a little at a time. 2 Fill a large saucepan with canola oil until it is ⅓ full. Attach a thermometer to the pan then heat the oil over a medium heat until it reaches 190 C / 375 F. 3 While the oil is heating, stand your piping bag with nozzle attached into a jug. Fold down the top of the bag and spoon some of the doughnut mixture in. Only halffill the bag. Twist the top. 4 Once the oil is ready, hold the bag over the pan using your non-dominant hand. Squeeze out about 6cm of mixture and using scissors in your other hand, cut the mixture and let it drop into the oil. You can add about 10 at a time. Fry for about 1 minute, until they are golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper

11 towel. Transfer to a bowl and dredge with sugar. Repeat for the rest of the mixture, making sure the oil gets back up to temperature before adding more. 5 To make the chocolate dip, combine the chocolate, cream and butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir the mixture until it is melted and combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and chilli powder. Pour into a serving bowl and serve with the churros. ~ Makes about 60 churros and 1 cup chocolate dip ~

12 Index A Aioli, 17 Almond balls, 161 Apple cinnamon tarts, 159 Artichoke dip, 13 Artichoke fritters, 132 Asparagus Roasted asparagus, 55 Avocado cream, 39 Avocados Avocado cream, 39 Bocconcini, avocado and tomato skewers, 72 Guacamole, 22 B Baby hasselbacks, 103 Baby spinach and tomato roulade, 65 Baked samosas, 138 Bananas Speedy banoffee pies, 158 Bean pâté, 35 Beetroot dip, 20 Biscuits, 150 Cheese and herb biscuits, 151 Cheese biscuits, 150 Blini, 134 Blue cheese dip, 16 Blue cheese pâté, 36 Blue cheese puffs, 139 Bocconcini with tomatoes and basil, 34 Bocconcini, avocado and tomato skewers, 72 Bombay potatoes, 113 Bread, 116 Bruschetta, 121 Crostini, 120 Grissini, 122 Melba toasts, 117 Mini wraps, 124 Pita crisps, 116 Spiced flatbread, 123 Tortilla dippers, 118 Tortilla dippers version 2, 119 Bruschetta, 121 Bulghar wheat Capsicums stuffed with spiced bulghar, 86 Tabbouleh in mini pitas, 85 Butternut squash Squashed squash, 51 Camembert puffs, 145 Capsicum Capsicums stuffed with pearl couscous, 83 Capsicums stuffed with spiced bulghar, 86 Cheese and capsicum tortilla, 66 Marinated capsicum strips, 46 Capsicums stuffed with pearl couscous, 83 Capsicums stuffed with spiced bulghar, 86 Cheese, 67 Blue cheese dip, 16 Blue cheese pâté, 36 Blue cheese puffs, 139 Bocconcini with tomatoes and basil, 34 Bocconcini, avocado and tomato skewers, 72 Camembert puffs, 145 Cheese and capsicum tortilla, 66 Cheese and herb biscuits, 151 Cheese and herb mini sausages, 69 Cheese and herb potato cakes, 109 Cheese and onion, 37 Cheese and onion quiches, 140 Cheese biscuits, 150 Cheese dip, 18 Cream cheese stuffed potatoes, 110 Crumbed cheeses, 71 Goat s cheese balls with honey, 67 Marinated halloumi sticks, 70 Olive and goat s cheese quiches, 149 Parmesan wafers, 68 Warm cheese sauce, 19 Cheese and capsicum tortilla, 66 Cheese and herb biscuits, 151 Cheese and herb mini sausages, 69 Cheese and herb potato cakes, 109 Cheese and onion, 37 Cheese and onion quiches, 140 C

13 Cheese biscuits, 150 Cheese dip, 18 Cheesecakes Raspberry and chocolate cheesecakes, 169 Cheesy polenta wedges, 125 Chickpea bites, 97 Chickpeas Chickpea bites, 97 Falafel, 93 Hummus, 25 Spiced chickpeas, 95 Chilli and onion polenta slices, 128 Chilli jam, 12 Chillies Chilli jam, 12 Stuffed jalapeños, 49 Sweet chilli sauce, 28 Chocolate Chocolate brownies, 166 Chocolate dip, 171, 172 Chocolate Julia, 163 Chocolate tarts, 155 Cranberry and white chocolate muffins, 162 Of chocolate mice and men, 164 Raspberry and chocolate cheesecakes, 169 Triple chocolate cookies, 157 Chocolate brownies, 166 Chocolate dip, 171, 172 Chocolate Julia, 163 Chocolate tarts, 155 Churros with chocolate dip, 172 Citrus and herb tofu bites, 79 Classic shortbread, 168 Classic tortilla, 62 Cold rolls, 73 Cookies Smiley Rileys, 170 Spicy cookies with orange cream, 154 Triple chocolate cookies, 157 Corn fritters, 131 Couscous Capsicums stuffed with pearl couscous, 83 Tomatoes stuffed with couscous, 90 Cranberry and white chocolate muffins, 162 Cream cheese stuffed potatoes, 110 Crispy baked potato skins, 105 Crispy mixed herbs, 60 Crispy mushrooms, 54 Crispy onion rings, 44 Crostini, 120 Crudités, 59 Crumbed cheeses, 71 Crumbed tofu fingers, 77 Cucumber Tzatziki, 27 D Desserts, 153 Almond balls, 161 Apple cinnamon tarts, 159 Chocolate brownies, 166 Chocolate Julia, 163 Chocolate tarts, 155 Churros with chocolate dip, 172 Classic shortbread, 168 Cranberry and white chocolate muffins, 162 Fruits with chocolate dip, 171 Lemon tarts, 174 Mini doughnuts, 156 Of chocolate mice and men, 164 Pecan and date fudge, 167 Raspberry and chocolate cheesecakes, 169 Smiley Rileys, 170 Speedy banoffee pies, 158 Spicy cookies with orange cream, 154 Sugared twists, 160 Treacle tarts, 165 Triple chocolate cookies, 157 Devilled tofu, 74 Dips, 9 Aioli, 17 Artichoke dip, 13 Beetroot dip, 20 Blue cheese dip, 16 Cheese dip, 18 Chilli jam, 12 Guacamole, 22 Hummus, 25 Lemony dip, 21 Mayonnaise, 11 Minty cream dip, 15 Spicy peanut dip, 24 Sweet chilli sauce, 28 Sweetcorn dip, 23

14 Tomato and onion relish, 26 Tomato salsa, 14 Tzatziki, 27 Warm cheese sauce, 19 Doughnuts Churros with chocolate dip, 172 Mini doughnuts, 156 E Eggplant bites, 57 Eggs, 62 Baby spinach and tomato roulade, 65 Cheese and capsicum tortilla, 66 Classic tortilla, 62 Italian sushi, 88 Mushroom and red onion tortilla, 64 Scotch eggs, 63 Empanadas, 146 F Falafel, 93 Flavoured butters, 40 Flour tortillas Mini wraps, 124 Tortilla dippers, 118 Tortilla dippers version 2, 119 Fritters, 130 Artichoke fritters, 132 Corn fritters, 131 Onion bhaji, 130 Zucchini and feta fritters, 133 Fruits with chocolate dip, 171 Fudge Pecan and date fudge, 167 G Galettes, 137 Garlic mushrooms, 45 Goat s cheese balls with honey, 67 Gorditas, 129 Grains, 82 Capsicums stuffed with pearl couscous, 83 Capsicums stuffed with spiced bulghar, 86 Italian sushi, 88 Rice cubes, 84 Stuffed onion shells, 87 Tabbouleh in mini pitas, 85 Tomatoes stuffed with couscous, 90 Tomatoes stuffed with herbed rice, 92 Vegetable paella, 82 Grilled vegetable skewers, 56 Grissini, 122 Guacamole, 22 H Herby nuts, 99 Herby polenta slices, 126 Herby tomato tarts, 147 Hummus, 25 Italian sushi, 88 Kalamata tapenade, 41 Kidney beans Mini bean patties, 94 Mini wraps, 124 Lemon tarts, 174 Lemony dip, 21 Lentil cakes, 96 I K L M Marinated capsicum strips, 46 Marinated halloumi sticks, 70 Marinated olives, 58 Mayonnaise, 11 Mediterranean potato shells, 106 Melba toasts, 117 Mini bean patties, 94 Mini doughnuts, 156 Mini tofu burgers, 76 Mini wraps, 124 Minty cream dip, 15 Muffins Cranberry and white chocolate muffins, 162

15 Mushroom and red onion tortilla, 64 Mushroom pâté, 32 Mushrooms Crispy mushrooms, 54 Garlic mushrooms, 45 Mushroom and red onion tortilla, 64 Mushroom pâté, 32 Tomato and onion stuffed mushrooms, 50 N Nuts, 98 Herby nuts, 99 Nutty balls, 100 Spicy peanut dip, 24 Spicy roasted nuts, 98 Nutty balls, 100 O Of chocolate mice and men, 164 Olive and goat s cheese quiches, 149 Olives Kalamata tapenade, 41 Marinated olives, 58 Olive and goat s cheese quiche, 149 Roasted olives, 48 Roasted tomatoes and olives, 31 Onion bhaji, 130 Onion tarts, 141 Onions Cheese and onion, 37 Cheese and onion quiches, 140 Chilli and onion polenta slices, 128 Crispy onion rings, 44 Mushroom and red onion tortilla, 64 Onion bhaji, 130 Onion tarts, 141 Stuffed onion shells, 87 Tomato and onion relish, 26 Orange cream, 154 Oven-baked savoury tofu bites, 75 Pancakes Blini, 134 Parmesan wafers, 68 P Pastries, 136 Baked samosas, 138 Blue cheese puffs, 139 Camembert puffs, 145 Cheese and onion quiches, 140 Empanadas, 146 Galettes, 137 Herby tomato tarts, 147 Olive and goat s cheese quiches, 149 Onion tarts, 141 Pizza tarts, 136 Savoury twists, 142 Spanakopita, 148 Spring rolls, 144 Sugared twists, 160 Tomato and mustard quiches, 143 Patatas bravas, 104 Pea pâté, 33 Pecan and date fudge, 167 Pesto with ricotta cheese, 38 Pita crisps, 116 Pizza tarts, 136 Polenta, 125 Cheesy polenta wedges, 125 Chilli and onion polenta slices, 128 Gorditas, 129 Herby polenta slices, 126 Polenta fingers, 127 Polenta fried tomatoes, 47 Polenta fingers, 127 Polenta fried tomatoes, 47 Potatoes, 101 Baby hasselbacks, 103 Bombay potatoes, 113 Cheese and herb potato cakes, 109 Cream cheese stuffed potatoes, 110 Crispy baked potato skins, 105 Mediterranean potato shells, 106 Patatas bravas, 104 Potatoes in garlic sauce, 107 Puffed potato slices, 102 Roast potatoes, 112 Spiced potato wedges, 108 Sweet potato fries, 111 Potatoes in garlic sauce, 107 Puffed potato slices, 102 Pulses, 93 Bean pâté, 35 Chickpea bites, 97

16 Falafel, 93 Lentil cakes, 96 Mini bean patties, 94 Spiced chickpeas, 95 Q Quiches Cheese and onion quiches, 140 Olive and goat s cheese quiches, 149 Tomato and mustard quiches, 143 R Raspberry and chocolate cheesecakes, 169 Rice Italian sushi, 88 Rice cubes, 84 Risotto balls, 91 Stuffed onion shells, 87 Tomatoes stuffed with herbed rice, 92 Vegetable paella, 82 Rice cubes, 84 Risotto balls, 91 Roast potatoes, 112 Roasted asparagus, 55 Roasted olives, 48 Roasted tomatoes and olives, 31 S Savoury twists, 142 Scotch eggs, 63 Shortbread Classic shortbread, 168 Smiley Rileys, 170 Spanakopita, 148 Speedy banoffee pies, 158 Spiced chickpeas, 95 Spiced flatbread, 123 Spiced potato wedges, 108 Spicy cookies with orange cream, 154 Spicy peanut dip, 24 Spicy roasted nuts, 98 Spicy tofu fingers, 80 Spring rolls, 144 Squashed squash, 51 Stuffed jalapeños, 49 Stuffed onion shells, 87 Sugared twists, 160 Sweet chilli sauce, 28 Sweet potato fries, 111 Sweet-and-sour tofu bites, 78 Sweetcorn Corn fritters, 131 Sweetcorn dip, 23 Sweetcorn dip, 23 T Tabbouleh in mini pitas, 85 Tarts Apple cinnamon tarts, 159 Chocolate tarts, 155 Herby tomato tarts, 147 Lemon tarts, 174 Onion tarts, 141 Pizza tarts, 136 Treacle tarts, 165 Tofu, 73 Citrus and herb tofu bites, 79 Cold rolls, 73 Crumbed tofu fingers, 77 Devilled tofu, 74 Mini tofu burgers, 76 Oven-baked savoury tofu bites, 75 Spicy tofu fingers, 80 Sweet-and-sour tofu bites, 78 Tomato and mustard quiches, 143 Tomato and onion relish, 26 Tomato and onion stuffed mushrooms, 50 Tomato salsa, 14 Tomatoes Bocconcini with tomatoes and basil, 34 Bocconcini, avocado and tomato skewers, 72 Herby tomato tarts, 147 Polenta fried tomatoes, 47 Roasted tomatoes and olives, 31 Tomato and mustard quiches, 143 Tomato and onion relish, 26 Tomato salsa, 14 Tomatoes stuffed with couscous, 90 Tomatoes stuffed with herbed rice, 92 Tomatoes stuffed with couscous, 90 Tomatoes stuffed with herbed rice, 92 Toppings, 29

17 Avocado cream, 39 Bean pâté, 35 Blue cheese pâté, 36 Bocconcini with tomatoes and basil, 34 Cheese and onion, 37 Flavoured butters, 40 Kalamata tapenade, 41 Mushroom pâté, 32 Pea pâté, 33 Pesto with ricotta cheese, 38 Roasted tomatoes and olives, 31 Tortilla dippers, 118 Tortilla dippers version 2, 119 Treacle tarts, 165 Triple chocolate cookies, 157 Tzatziki, 27 V Vegetable paella, 82 Vegetable tempura, 52 Vegetables, 43 Crispy mixed herbs, 60 Crispy mushrooms, 54 Crispy onion rings, 44 Crudités, 59 Eggplant bites, 57 Garlic mushrooms, 45 Grilled vegetable skewers, 56 Marinated capsicum strips, 46 Marinated olives, 58 Polenta fried tomatoes, 47 Roasted asparagus, 55 Roasted olives, 48 Squashed squash, 51 Stuffed jalapeños, 49 Tomato and onion stuffed mushrooms, 50 Vegetable tempura, 52 Zucchini on sticks, 53 W Warm cheese sauce, 19 Z Zucchini and feta fritters, 133 Zucchini on sticks, 53

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