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More and more diners are looking for gourmet vegetarian alternatives for end-of-year meals. This recipe for vegetarian beet and acai verrines fits perfectly with this trend. It's a light, easy-to-make starter that showcases plant-based ingredients. Our verrine recipe is also perfect for an aperitif dinner.
Why a vegetarian Christmas starter?
Vegetarianism is gaining in popularity, including during the festive season. Incorporating vegetarian recipes into your Christmas menus doesn't mean giving up your sweet tooth.
The benefits of a vegetarian starter :
- Adapts to all preferences: A vegetarian starter appeals to vegetarians and meat lovers alike, bringing balance to the meal.
- Lightness before a hearty meal: This beet and acai verrine is ideal for a gentle start before richer dishes.
- A modern, creative alternative: Offering vegetarian options allows you to introduce innovative flavors and meet the growing expectations of guests looking for originality.
This verrine combines a variety of textures to offer a unique taste experience, ideal for surprising your guests while respecting their dietary choices.
Our recipe for vegetarian beet and acai verrines
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- A few cubes of cooked beet for the bottom of the verrines
- 100g cooked beet
- 125g fromage frais or a vegetable alternative to fromage frais for a vegan version (you can use Le P'tit Frais Nature by Morice)
- 50g Terraçaí by Nossa! acai, thawed
- Juice of half a lemon
- A few crumbled pieces of gingerbread
Preparation:
Prepare the verrines:
- Place a few cubes of cooked beet at the bottom of the verrines for a colorful, textured base.
Blend the mixture:
- In a blender, blend the beet with the fromage frais, thawed acai and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and homogenous.
Assemble the verrines:
- Pour the beet, fromage frais and acai mixture into the verrines, on top of the diced beet.
- Refrigerate the verrines until ready to serve, and enjoy well chilled.
Before serving the verrines, sprinkle the top with crumbled gingerbread pieces for an extra gourmet touch. It's a reminder of the Christmas flavors everyone loves!
The perfect vegetarian starter for your festive table
This recipe for beet and acai verrines is an excellent way to offer an elegant and festive vegetarian starter. The combination of flavors strikes the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity and crunch. The individual format is also very practical for a neat and convivial presentation.
By incorporating this verrine into your Christmas menu, you offer your guests an original, light alternative that's sure to win them over. And why not vary your options with other festive vegetarian recipes to complete your table?