Vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes

Sweet and salty, hot and sharp, these canapés make a great light snack or casual starter. The brittle is delicious on its own, make twice as much and serve it on the side

Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé

Feed a crowd at a party or buffet with these American-themed canapés of crispy squares of macaroni cheese, sandwiched in mini bread rolls

Ready made gnocchi make a perfect base for a bite-sized canapé that's easy to make and perfect for a party platter or casual nibble with drinks

Roast olives and cheese with garlic, fennel and chilli for an easy and delicious canapé - a tasty dinner party nibble

Bite-sized pieces of crispy toast topped with cheese, artichokes and pesto make attractive canapés for a party or buffet spread

Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé

Try a new way of serving sweetcorn - skewer slices of cob for a lolly effect, then serve with a Japanese sweet, sticky dipping sauce

These bite-sized Spanish omelettes are cooked in the oven, making them low in fat but still delicious

Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies

A vegetarian dip with a fresh zesty flavour, your party guests will hover around this one

Serve these moreish morsels as a starter, light lunch or supper or as part of an Indian meal

A great party nibble or a main meal for the family accompanied by a salad

Serve up these vegetarian filo pastry canapés with nam prik - a Thai chilli paste that we've mixed with oven-roasted tomatoes to make a dipping sauce

Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party

These moreish, easy-to-make wraps are perfect for a casual party

The chutney for this moreish canape can be
made in bigger quantities and stored in jars for a couple of
months – delicious with cheese and crackers

Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own

These mini French pastry swirls with soft cheese are a great cheat's canapé - quick, simple and stunning

Tasty pop-in-the-mouth nibbles to impress guests with before dinner

These vegetarian tartlets make great finger food for a festive drinks party

This cheesy dish is a great buffet recipe for guests to just help themselves to

These chicory and hummus bites couldn't be easier to make for a buffet

Create a canapé out of a classic cheeseboard, then thread on to skewers with quince paste and grapes