Celery Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Cream

Celery Bites from Whole Foods Market

 

Makes 24

 

Cool crunchy celery is the perfect carrier for delicious, dairy-free roasted red pepper topping.

 

IngredientsCelery Bites

4 ounces extra-firm silken tofu
2 green onions, chopped
1 roasted red pepper (water packed), drained and chopped
1 cup cooked no-salt-added white beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ribs celery, cut into 24 2-inch pieces
6 pimiento-stuffed green olives, each cut into 4 slices

 

Method

Purée tofu, green onions, red pepper, beans and mustard in a food processor until smooth; cover and chill for one hour.

Spoon red pepper cream onto each piece of celery, garnish with a slice of olive and serve.

You can make the red pepper cream a day or two in advance; stir well and assemble your Celery Bites just before serving.