Description
This Pistachio and Yucca Crostini with fresh roasted tomatoes is made entirely from plant based ingredients. A fabulous vegan choice to serve as an appetizer or snack. A perfect recipe for the holidays!
Ingredients
- FOR THE TOMATOES:
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ cups Olive Oil
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
- FOR THE YUCCA:
- 3 cups Yucca Root, Sliced And Quartered
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
- ½ cups Coconut Milk
- FOR THE PISTACHIO PASTE:
- ½ cups Raw Pistachios (shelled)
- 1 clove Garlic
- ¼ cups Olive Oil
- FOR THE CROSTINI:
- 1 whole Organic Whole Grain Multi Seeds Baguette
Preparation
For the tomatoes:
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Add tomatoes to a small baking dish. Season with oil, rosemary, salt and pepper and roast for about 20 minutes.
For the yucca:
Remove the thick skin from the yucca root and cut into slices, then cut each slice into quarters. Bring to a boil with a pinch of salt. The water level does not need to cover the yucca completely. Boil for 15–20 minutes or until fork tender. Remove the soft yucca from the stove and drain the remaining liquid. Place the yucca chunks in a small bowl and mash. I used a table fork to mesh the yucca. Add butter and coconut milk and continue to mash until you reach a smooth consistency.
For the pistachio paste:
Add pistachios to a food processor and blend until it reaches a grainy consistency. Add garlic, oil, salt and pepper and process for another minute until a paste-like mixture.
For the crostini:
Thinly slice the baguette. Add a layer of yucca, a layer of pistachio paste an top with1 to -2 roasted tomatoes. Serve cold. Refrigerate remaining ingredients to be re-used within 4–5 days.
