Gluten-free holiday appetizers

With a spin on the traditional appetizers, your gluten-free party guests will love and appreciate these delicious nibbles.

Gluten-free brie, fig and rosemary appetizers

If you are looking for some hand passed appetizers, these are perfect with small serving napkins, plates or with fancy toothpicks.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces Brie, cut into small pieces
• 10-12 large figs
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place figs in boiling water for five to 10 minutes, drain and cool.
3. Trim fig stems, cut a small slit on the side of each fig.
4. Place a piece of Brie inside each fig. 
5. In a large bowl, add stuffed figs, olive oil, salt and pepper; mix well.
6. Pour figs into a glass dish and heat in oven for eight minutes.
7. Serve immediately.

Gluten-free lentil bruschetta dip

Everyone loves a tasty holiday dip. With this healthy and flavorful lentil dip, your gluten-free guests are sure to be satisfied and pleased with your appetizer options.

Serves 10-12

Ingredients:

• 2 containers fresh bruschetta sauce
• 1 package steamed lentils
• 8 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese
• Gluten-free crackers or cucumber slices

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat lentils on medium heat until warm.
2. Mix in bruschetta sauce and goat cheese.
3. Stir frequently until cheese melts.
4. Serve immediately with gluten-free crackers or cucumber slices.

Gluten-free shrimp and avocado margaritas

This festive appetizer not only tastes delicious, but it looks amazing, too!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 limes
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 4 avocados, thinly sliced
• 12 ounces baby shrimp, cooked and defrosted
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of pepper
• 4 margarita glasses
• 1/2 cup kosher sea salt

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and mix in fresh garlic.
2. Add baby shrimp, stirring often until warm.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin.
4. Add diced tomatoes and mix well.
5. Pour sea salt on a plate.
6. Slice limes; rub one slice on the rim of each margarita glass.
7. Turn margarita glasses upside down, and dip each one in the sea salt.
8. Line each glass with a few slices of avocado.
9. Squeeze lime on avocado.
10. Add shrimp to tomato and spice mixture; mix well.
11. Scoop a large amount of shrimp, tomato and spice mixture into each glass.
12. Squeeze lime in each glass.
13. Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper to each glass.
14. Garnish glasses with two slices of avocado and one slice of lime.
15. Serve immediately.

More gluten-free holiday foods

Gluten-free Christmas treats
Gluten-free goodie of the week: Peppermint brownie cakes
Low carb and gluten-free cranberry and walnut stuffing

09 Dec, 2011

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