Looking for an appetizer that’s as pretty as it is delicious? This Paneer Beetroot Toast has got you covered!

When you’re planning your party spread, you need an appetizer that’s as eye-catching as it is tasty. That’s where this Paneer Beetroot Toast comes in. It’s a snack that’s both fun to eat and make!  This is a savory version of our popular rasmalai toast  recipe. With its creamy beetroot-paneer spread, crunchy toasted bread, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs and feta, this recipe is a flavor-packed masterpiece.

It’s tangy, garlicky, and perfectly balanced, making it the ideal bite for any gathering. Whether it’s a New Year’s celebration or a laid-back weekend get-together, these toasts are your go-to for all your entertaining needs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here’s why this Beetroot Toast deserves a spot on your party menu:

• Quick and Easy: Just 20 minutes from start to finish.
• Bright and Beautiful: The vibrant beetroot spread adds a pop of color to your appetizer spread.
• Flavorful Topping: Creamy paneer and tangy hung curd combined with garlic and lemon zest create a unique, savory topping.
• Customizable: Use your favorite bread and garnish with rosemary, dill, or even microgreens to make it your own.

Beetroot Toast Ingredients Overview

Beetroot: Boiled or steamed until tender. Responsible for that vibrant color and a lovely earthy flavor

Paneer: To add creaminess and body the topping. I have used homemade malai paneer, but you can use high-protein paneer if you like

Hung Curd: Adds richness, creaminess, and a slight tang. I wouldn’t recommend replacing it with Greek yogurt or dahi as the mixture won’t come out as thick as needed

Garlic: Grated, for flavor and aroma

Lemon zest: Adds a beautiful lemon-y flavor and aroma

Bread: Golden-toasted bread cut in triangles. I have used regular white bread, but you can use brown, multigrain, sourdough, or whatever type you prefer

Frequently Asked Questions

Richa’s Top Tips

1. Choose the Right Bread. Regular white bread works wonderfully for this recipe, but multigrain or sourdough bread are great alternatives as they hold their shape and add extra flavor.
2. Cook the Beetroot Well. Boil or steam beets until fork-tender for a smooth and creamy spread.
3. Chill the Spread. Refrigerate the beetroot topping for 30 minutes before piping. This helps the flavors meld and makes it easier to work with.
4. Get Creative with Garnishes. While rosemary and dill are classic, you can add crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, or even a sprinkle of za’atar for a twist.
5. Toast Bread Just Before Serving. This ensures your toast stays crisp under the creamy topping.
6. Use Mild Hung Curd. Avoid using overly sour curd, as it can overpower the delicate flavor of the beetroot spread.

Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Healthy and delicious? Yes, please!

This Beetroot Toast is a showstopper! Perfect for holiday parties, New Year’s celebrations, or even a fancy brunch, it combines bright flavors, a stunning appearance, and irresistible creaminess. Serve it up, watch it disappear, and let your guests rave about your appetizer game.

Try it and tag me on IG @my_foodstory. I’d love to see your creations!

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Paneer Beetroot Toast

Tangy, herby, and incredibly vibrant, this paneer beetrooat toast is the easiest NYE appetizer or game night snack!

Course Snacks & Appetisers

Cuisine Indian

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 persons

Calories 239kcal

Author Richa

Ingredients

• ¼ cup roughly chopped cooked beetroots (see note 1)
• 200 grams paneer
• 3 tablespoons hung curd
• 6 cloves garlic grated
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 4 slices of bread

Instructions

• Add all ingredients, except lemon zest to a mixer & blend to a smooth & creamy paste.
• Mix the lemon zest & refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Toast bread slices on a pan or toaster till they are light golden. Cut each slice into 4 triangles and set aside.
• Fill the beetroot spread in a piping bag & pipe it on the bread triangles and serve.

Video

Notes

1. Cook beetroots for 10 minutes till they are tender, peel and use them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 1mg

This article was researched and written by Harita Odedra.

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I can’t believe this is tofu! This creamy, tangy whipped tofu feta with smoky, savory, sweet, spicy ‘honey’ on top takes just 15 minutes. It’s perfect for snacking, potlucks, and holiday parties! (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free option. 15g protein and 3g fiber per serving not including sides)

This dip, it’s luscious, tangy, creamy, delicious! Topped with a smoky savory spicy sweet topping. And it takes just 15 minutes! Once you try this dip, you’ll keep coming back with I can’t believe it’s tofu! I can’t believe it’s vegan!

We make the whipped feta with a block of tofu, but nobody will believe that it’s tofu-based. Even Dalana, my assistant, who is a level 10 tofu skeptic, said that she can’t taste the tofu in this vegan whipped feta at all. 

Then, we top the dip with this spicy, savory, smoky, bacon-y, hot honey kind of situation. Of course, vegan. And then there’s a crunchy topping with crisp garlic, some toasty seeds, and pine nuts. 

This vegan tofu feta is easy to put together and it will disappear so quickly. You just add everything to the food processor for the tofu feta and it’s done. You crisp up a little bit of the garlic and toast the seeds, and that’s done. Mix the hot honey ingredients together, and that’s done.

It’s just an awesome dip, and it’s packed with protein, from the tofu and the seeds on top. A serving of this delicious dip has 15 grams of protein!

Whipped tofu feta is smooth, creamy, and versatile. You can serve it as a dip with a side of garlic bread, pita, veggies, or whatever else you like. You can use it to make sandwiches with crisp, fresh veggies, and it’s so filling and delicious. You can spread it on the bread with some onion and peppers and bake it to make high protein cheese toast. Or, add it to your charcuterie board with some of my other dips, like my jalapeño popper dip, spinach artichoke dip, or French onion dip. So many ways to use it!!

Why You’ll Love Whipped Tofu Feta

• quick 15 minutes! and easy to make
• a hit at potlucks, parties, holiday parties, etc.
• creamy, protein-packed dairy-free whipped feta that no one will believe is tofu
• crispy garlic and smoky-sweet vegan hot ‘honey’ topping
• naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option

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