Savory, Flavorful Canapes
Try these renditions of a traditional English tea sandwich.
Each is packed with fresh produce which makes these sandwiches a scrumptious way to get your daily recommended value of fruits and vegetables.
Photo Credit: A Healthier Michigan
Ingredients
- Mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Soft whole wheat white bread
- 1 (8 oz.) package low fat whipped cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 small bunch fresh dill (about 1/2 ounce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste, optional
Cucumber Canapes
Instructions
1. To make the dill spread, use a food processor to blend the cheese with the butter, mustard, lemon juice, and the dill. Blend until the dill is very finely chopped and the mixture is very smooth. Season generously to taste with salt and pepper, if adding cayenne add now. Blend the mixture one last time to be sure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
2. Spread mixture on bread. Place cucumber on top of 1 slice of prepared bread. Add another slice on top. Use cookie cutter to cut sandwich into fun shapes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Seasonal Berries, chopped
- Whole wheat English muffin
- 1 (4 0z.) package of low-fat whipped cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract or almond extract
Berry Scone Canapes
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together except berries and English muffin.
2. Spread cream cheese mixture on English muffin and then place berries on top of one half.
3. Place other half on top and cut into desired canape shape. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Fresh buffalo mozzarella, thinly cut into round slices
- Fresh basil
- Tomatoes, cut into thin slices (my favorite is heirlooms)
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Whole wheat bread or English muffin
Caprese Canapes
Instructions
1. Place one slice of bread down to start forming sandwich.
2. Layer the mozzarella, basil, tomato on top of it. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette and place another slice of bread on top. Cut into favorite canape shape. Enjoy!
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