Source: Noirchocolate, AdobeStockNew Year 2023 will be the Year of the Rabbit, so the appetizers for the New Year's table should be appropriate. Primarily, these are vegetable dishes, especially those with carrots or cabbage. We've already gathered the best of them in our recipe selection, so choose to your taste!
1. Honey Glazed Carrots
Source: ama-service.ruA very original appetizer that will surely surprise your guests.
You will need: 250 g carrots, 3 basil leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Cut carrots into sticks and place on parchment paper. Mix oil, honey, soy sauce, and spices, then bake the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle the finished roasted carrots with chopped basil.
2. Pkhali from Cabbage with Walnuts
Source: georgianrecipes.netAn interesting variation of the classic Georgian appetizer.
You will need: 200 g cabbage, 100 g walnuts, 5 sprigs parsley, 5 green onion feathers, 0.5 tbsp each of coriander, khmeli-suneli, and dried garlic, 2 pinches each of salt and hot pepper.
Preparation: Cut cabbage leaves into pieces and blanch for 5-6 minutes in boiling water, then drain. Put all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth, and roll into small, neat balls.
3. Apple and Cheese Appetizer
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruServe this appetizer on crispy crackers, toasts, or in tartlets.
You will need: 3 eggs, 120 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 100 g apple, half a bunch of dill, 1 clove garlic, spices, and mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs hard and grate them with the cheese. Blanch the onion with boiling water and finely chop. Mince garlic and dill, peel and finely chop the apple, then dress the appetizer with mayonnaise and spices.
4. Tomatoes with Cheese and Garlic
Source: fotoxcom.ruClassic stuffed tomatoes are always appropriate, even on the New Year's table.
You will need: 6-8 tomatoes, 400 g processed cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 bunch herbs, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Grate the processed cheese and mix with chopped herbs, garlic, spices, and mayonnaise. Stuff the tomatoes.
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5. Pickled Carrots with Daikon
Source: stella-clothes.ruThis appetizer needs to be prepared in advance – a couple of days before New Year's.
You will need: 300 g carrots, 500 g daikon, 500 ml water, 50 ml rice vinegar, 50 g sugar, 45 g salt.
Preparation: Grate the vegetables on a Korean grater and tightly pack into sterile jars. Boil water with salt and sugar, pour in vinegar, then pour over the carrots and let the vegetables cool. Close the jars and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
6. Appetizer with Canned Fish and Apples
Source: cooking.nytimes.comPlace the prepared mixture on tomato or cucumber slices.
You will need: 1 can canned fish, 1 carrot, 1 apple, 1/2 purple onion, 4 sprigs herbs, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Peel the apple and carrot, and grate them. Finely chop the herbs and onion, mix everything with mashed canned fish, season to taste, and dress the appetizer with mayonnaise.
7. Cabbage Leaves in Batter
Source: hu.pinterest.comSuch an original appetizer will be especially fitting for New Year 2023!
You will need: 5 cabbage leaves, 1 egg, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Blanch cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes in boiling water and pat dry. Mix the remaining ingredients into a smooth batter. Cut the leaves into pieces, dip them in batter, and fry on both sides in a pan.
8. Cheese Balls with Carrots
Source: letoile.ruYou can prepare an appetizer with pumpkin, beets, or other vegetables using the same principle.
You will need: 3 carrots, 100 g hard cheese, 1 clove garlic, 60 g walnuts, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Grate carrots and cheese on a fine grater. Chop walnuts or blend them. Mix all ingredients and form neat orange balls.
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9. Pickled Cabbage with Vegetables
Source: belche.ruFor a piquant touch, we suggest adding a little lime juice!
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 hot peppers, 8 cloves garlic, 3 green onion feathers, 0.5 tsp thyme, 20 black peppercorns, 1 tbsp salt, 125 ml vinegar, 1/2 lime, 340 ml water.
Preparation: Finely shred cabbage, carrots, onion, and bell pepper. Mince garlic, hot pepper, and green onion. Mix everything with salt, let stand for 5 minutes, tightly pack into a jar, and add black pepper and thyme. Boil water, pour in vinegar and lime juice, pour over the vegetables, close the jar, and refrigerate for 2 days.
10. Sprat Canapés
Source: ohotamyasa.ruWhat's New Year's without a can of sprats? We suggest a new twist on familiar sandwiches!
You will need: 1 can sprats, 8-9 baguette slices, 2-3 pickled cucumbers, 80 g hard cheese, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 4 sprigs parsley.
Preparation: Toast baguette slices in a pan and place a slice of cheese on each. Then add slices of pickled cucumbers. Top with sprats, a drop of grainy mustard, and garnish the canapés with parsley.
11. Deviled Eggs with Salmon and Red Caviar
Source: nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nzSuch a simple and harmonious combination of ingredients!
You will need: 6 eggs, 100 g lightly salted salmon, 40 g red caviar, 100 g processed cheese, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp capers, 1 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil eggs hard, cut in half, remove yolks and mash them with processed cheese. Finely chop capers into the mixture, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, and spices, then mix. Stuff the egg halves, and top with a little salmon and red caviar.
12. Korean-Style Cucumbers
Source: spmguild.ruAmong hundreds of ways to preserve cucumbers, there are still those that can surprise.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp hot pepper, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 4 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut cucumbers into sticks, salt them, let stand for 20 minutes, and drain the juice. Add all other ingredients, mix the cucumbers, and let them marinate for at least a couple of hours.
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13. Carrot Hummus
Source: pinterest.comLight, very low-calorie, and even without chickpeas – simply vegetable-based.
You will need: 700 g carrots, 300 g cauliflower, 4 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp cold water, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 pinch hot pepper, spices.
Preparation: Cut carrots into sticks, break cauliflower into florets, and roast the vegetables until soft in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Add all other ingredients and blend the hummus until smooth.
14. Herring Under a Fur Coat Balls
Source: youtube.comThe beloved festive salad can be transformed into an original appetizer resembling Christmas ornaments.
You will need: 60 g potatoes, 100 g carrots, 150 g beets, 60 g herring, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Boil eggs until cooked, separate yolks and set aside. Grate the whites. Boil vegetables and grate them along with the whites. Mix everything and dress with mayonnaise. Form small patties from the mixture, place a piece of herring on each, and roll the patties into balls with the filling inside. Roll each ball in crumbled yolks.
15. Crackers with Spinach and Red Caviar
Source: youtube.comWe recommend piping the spinach mixture with a pastry bag rather than spooning it.
You will need: 200 g crackers, 20 g red caviar, 150 g cottage cheese, 1 bunch spinach, 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Blend spinach and cottage cheese, add mayonnaise with spices, and pipe the resulting cream onto crackers in the shape of a Christmas tree. Decorate the trees with red caviar.
16. Pickled Cauliflower
Source: attuale.ruDespite its simplicity, it's a very festive appetizer that will harmoniously complement the New Year's table.
You will need: 1.5 kg cauliflower, 2 carrots, 4 cloves garlic, 1 liter water, 1 cup sugar, 50 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp salt, spices to taste.
Preparation: Break cauliflower into florets and blanch for a couple of minutes. Place them in a container and add grated carrots (on a Korean grater) with minced garlic. Boil water with sugar, oil, salt, and spices. Pour over the cauliflower and let it infuse overnight.
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17. Spicy Carrots in Mustard Marinade
Source: bestlj.ruEspecially for those who don't like to spend a lot of time and effort cooking!
You will need: 1-2 carrots, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 pinches salt, spices, and herbs.
Preparation: Slice carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Add chopped herbs to taste and all other ingredients, mix the appetizer, and let it marinate for a couple of hours.
18. Carrot Roll with Cream Cheese
Source: koolinar.ruHere, it's not just the taste, but also the incredibly vibrant color – a worthy addition to the festive New Year's menu.
You will need: 400 g carrots, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 1 tsp salt, 200 g cream cheese, 25 g dill, spices.
Preparation: Grate carrots on a fine grater and sauté in oil until soft for about 10 minutes. Cool and add egg yolks. Separately whisk egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the mixture with a spatula. Spread the batter onto parchment paper in a thin layer and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Let the cake cool slightly and spread it with cream cheese mixed with chopped herbs and spices. Roll it tightly, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
19. Quick Zucchini Caviar
Source: mebellka.ruSuch a light appetizer is especially appropriate for New Year's, when the table is full of substantial hot dishes.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Mince onion, garlic, and herbs, and grate carrots and zucchini. Sauté onion until soft, add all other vegetables, and simmer together for 20-25 minutes over low heat. Add a little water if necessary. Finally, add spices, garlic, and parsley to the caviar.
20. Cabbage Rolls with Carrots
Source: mobillegends.netA kind of vegetable spring rolls in marinade.
You will need: 1 head cabbage, 3 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 liter water, 2 tbsp salt, 0.5 tbsp sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup vinegar, 3 bay leaves, 6 peppercorns, spices.
Preparation: Carefully separate cabbage into individual leaves and blanch them for about 5 minutes until soft. Cool, cut out the tough central vein, and cut into pieces. Place grated carrots on each piece of cabbage and roll them up.
Place them in a container. Boil water with all spices, simmer for a couple of minutes, add oil and vinegar, and pour over the rolls. Leave them at room temperature for 24 hours.