Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapes
by Tarla Dalal
Dainty canapés make a wonderful starter because of their appetizing appearance, which none can resist.
An easy grate-and-mix topping of two types of cheese, herbs and spices held together by curds adds immense value to these whole wheat canapés making them all the more impossible to refuse.
And once they bite into a Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapé, your guests are sure to be bowled over by the prominent taste of parsley and the rich texture of cheese!
Add these tasty and quick to make dainty canapés to your next Cocktail Party menu.
Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapes recipe - How to make Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapes
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Makes 16 pieces
To Be Mixed Into A Topping
1/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp grated processed cheese
2 tsp butter
1 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
Other Ingredients
4 toasted whole bread slices
2 tsp grated carrot
Method
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what is parsley and cottage cheese canapé made off?
multigran toast or brown bread toast
parsley and cottage cheese topping
making parsley and cottage cheese canapé
tips for parsley and cottage cheese canapé
health benefits of parsley and cottage cheese canapé
- Method
- Divide the topping into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Place a toasted bread slice on a clean, dry surface. Spread a portion of the topping evenly over it.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp grated carrot over it. Cut into 4 equal pieces.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 12 more pieces.
- Serve immediately.
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what is parsley and cottage cheese canapé made off?
- what is parsley and cottage cheese canapé made off? healthy paneer toast is made from multigrain bread, 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese), 2 tbsp grated processed cheese (optional), 2 tsp butter, 1 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
multigran toast or brown bread toast
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You can use multigrain bread or brown bread in this recipe to make toast. See our easy multigrain bread recipe.
parsley and cottage cheese topping
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To make parsley and cottage cheese canapé recipe | healthy paneer toast | parsley paneer multigrain toast | in a glass bowl put 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese). Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on is paneer good for you?
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Add 2 tbsp grated processed cheese (optional). If you want a healthy recipe then drop the cheese.
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Add 2 tsp butter.
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Add 1 tbsp fresh curds (dahi).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley.
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add salt to taste. We used 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add black pepper. We used 1/4 tsp black pepper.
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Mix well.
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Divide the topping into 4 equal portions.
making parsley and cottage cheese canapé
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Take 4 slices of multigrain bread or whole wheat bread. If you are in a hurry and don't have these breads then use plain bread.
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Toast the bread slices. Place a toasted bread slice on a clean, dry surface.
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Put 1/4th of the parsley and cottage cheese topping over each toast.
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Spread the parsley and cottage cheese topping evenly over the toast.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp grated carrot over it.
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Cut each toast into 4 equal pieces. We now have 16 small toasts.
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Top each parsley and cottage cheese canapé | healthy paneer toast | parsley paneer multigrain toast | with a drop of tabasco.
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Serve parsley and cottage cheese canapé | healthy paneer toast | parsley paneer multigrain toast | immediately.
tips for parsley and cottage cheese canapé
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You can buy readymade multigrain bread or make multigrain bread at home using 4 healthy flours, whole ragi, whole bajra and some seeds like sesame seeds, melon seeds and flax seeds.
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The bread can be toasted in a pop-up toaster.
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Parsley can be replaced with coriander or mint.
health benefits of parsley and cottage cheese canapé
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Healthy Paneer Toast – a nourishing snack.
- Replacing white bread with multigrain bread adds fibre to your diet.
- Paneer as a topping is healthy too. It is rich in protein and calcium, which can help in bone strengthening.
- Avoid the use of cheese if you are aiming weight loss.
- Diabetics and heart patients too can enjoy this snack.
- However multigrain bread also some carbs, so restricting the serving size is necessary.
Nutrient values per piece
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 41.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 22 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg |
| Potassium | 5.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Outbrain
If you are a fan of cottage cheese and fresh pasley this recipe is the one for you.. An easy starter and healthy too or a quick snack.. Carrots add a nice colour to the canapes..