12/05/2011

Cilantro Yogurt Spread on Pumpernickel and a Feature in Edible Orlando


Every holiday season, I see loads of pumpernickel bread — the cute kind so perfectly cut into bite-sized squares— in stores everywhere. I’ve always paused to look at it, thinking it would be great for holiday party sandwiches, canapés or tartines of sorts. This year I took things a step further and bought some, unsure of what to use it for. It didn’t take long for me to figure that out. The shape naturally suggested itself for an appetizer. A holiday appetizer, with holiday colors, no less.


Cilantro and radishes were strikingly fresh and gorgeous in my market so I really had to get them. Feel free to use your favorite herb instead, or choose a different topping, if you wish. I have also tried these topped with tomato and mozzarella slices cut into half circles. They were more substantial than radishes and as delicious. Smoked salmon, caviar, cucumber, olives would all be marvelous substitutions.

I’m excited that my Moroccan citrus salad was featured in this winter’s issue of Edible Orlando magazine. If you live in Orlando, grab a copy. My recipe is on page 16.

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PUMPERNICKEL CANAPES WITH HERBED YOGURT SPREAD AND RADISHES RECIPE

Yield: 12 canapés

Prep Time: 5 min

Ingredients:

Yogurt spread
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 small garlic clove
1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
½ teaspoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Toppings
Small bunch radishes, thinly shaved
Coarse sea salt, for garnish

Bread
12 squares deli pumpernickel, lightly toasted

Directions:

To make the yogurt spread, start by pulsing the cilantro and garlic in a food processor until finely minced. Add the remaining ingredients for the spread and process until you obtain a smooth, green mixture.

Divide the yogurt spread among the 12 canapés. Top each one with shaved radishes and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.

Posted in 15-Minute Recipes, Appetizers and Dips, Recipes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
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10 Responses to “Cilantro Yogurt Spread on Pumpernickel and a Feature in Edible Orlando”

  1. 1

    jennifurla — 12/05/2011 @ 3:49 pm

    Now that is a gorgeous treat.

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    Monique — 12/05/2011 @ 6:07 pm

    Look how sweet those red radishes are:) They just pop in this post!
    Do you think coriander would be too much? One of my DD’s adores coriander.
    I have made a similar one w/ parsley..

    Looks so good!!

  3. 3

    Nicole — 12/05/2011 @ 6:59 pm

    I definitely want to try your yogurt spread soon. The picture looks very inviting. It is always nice to have something a little healthy on the holiday buffet.

  4. 4

    Katie@Cozydelicious — 12/05/2011 @ 8:26 pm

    Yum! These are so pretty, light and lovely. A perfect snack – I love radishes.

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    Nisrine — 12/06/2011 @ 5:31 am

    Monique, I think coriander would be wonderful.

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    Joanne — 12/06/2011 @ 5:49 am

    Mmm smoked salmon…that’s what I’m going to be topping this with. Plus it will keep with the red (err pink) and green theme!

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    Dottieb — 12/06/2011 @ 6:35 am

    Looks great! I was thinking for a slightly sweet version, maybe yogurt and honey mixed with some chopped walnuts?

    • Nisrine replied: — December 6th, 2011 @ 3:04 pm

      Dottie, a sweet version sounds delicious!

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    Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen — 12/06/2011 @ 11:04 pm

    You have me craving radishes now! I need something fresh and light like this.

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    Magic of Spice — 12/07/2011 @ 6:39 pm

    Congratulations on your feature!
    The spread works beautifully with radishes and on my favorite bread :)

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