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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Sweet Potato Canapes with Barbecue Mung Bean Sprouts. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe for VVP. BBQ sauce Recipe too.

    Published: May 11, 2013 · Modified: Jan 22, 2018 by Richa 73 Comments

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    These Sweet Potato Canapes are very addictive, topped with Mung Bean Sprouts tossed in BBQ sauce.
     
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    Sweet Potato Canapes with Barbecue Mung Bean Sprouts. Vegan Soyfree BBQ Sauce Recipe
    It is the time for VVP – Virtual Vegan Potluck!! An online Potluck with 168 bloggers from all around the world. This time I am bringing this awesome Appetizer.. a fusion BBQ Chaat.


    Chaat is a generic term for Indian snacks which have some crackers or fried noodles or puffed rice mixed with beans/lentil/chickpea sprouts or cooked beans tossed with onions, tomatoes, different chutneys usually tamarind date chutney and cilantro chutney.

    When I made these Canapes and took a bite, I was like.. I know this flavor combination. The canape reminded me of tamarind date chutney chaat with potatoes and sprouts. 
    The sour and sweet and smoky and spicy all together. So I looked at the ingredients and saw something in the Worcestershire sauce, and dude that has tamarind in it! When the bbq sauce thickens, it has an under flavor which comes out with the onions tomatoes and cilantro. The flavor that I grew up eating:) Huzzah!

    The Barbecue sauce is also made from scratch. Edit it to your taste preference. It tastes best when heated.

    BBQ Mung Bean Sprouts Sweet Potato Canapes- Vegan

    Barbecue sauce with the red onion and cilantro and crunchy Mung bean sprouts are probably the best way to eat them sprouts. Plus the added roasted sweet potato takes these to a whole new level. I mean you really need to make some. Use any of your favorite BBQ sauces and whip it up like now.
    No bread, so no grain as well.

    Sweet Potato Canapes with Barbecue Mung Bean Sprouts

    Use other sprouted beans/peas like sprouted chickpeas, black eyes peas or brown lentils! Or use cooked beans/lentils.
    Make peeps eat some sprouts.

    You know what else you can make with this bbq sauce…  This Veggie BBQ burger.. It looks like a breaded fried burger, but it is all baked with no added oil and uber delicious! Pink Lentils simmered in BBQ sauce, then mixed with roasted veggies and more bbq sauce, sesame seeds. Topped with ripe mango carrot slaw. Yum!



    How many people can spell Worcestershire at the first go.. I cannot. I am copying and pasting the word:)

    Health Benefits of Mung Bean Sprouts:

    • Lecithin: Lowers blood cholesterol levels, reduces liver fat.
    • Zinc: Along with the protein and other vitamins in mung beans, Zinc can help strengthen your nails.
    • Phytoestrogens: Contain many anti-aging components for the skin. These phytoestrogens act on estrogen-receptors found in the skin, stimulating the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, which are all essential components of the skin’s structure.

    Mung bean sprouts are also a good source of vitamin A, many B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc and more!… from 10 Protein Packed plants article.




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    Sweet Potato Canapes with BBQ Mung Bean Sprouts

    These Sweet Potato Canapes are very addictive, topped with Mung Bean Sprouts tossed in BBQ sauce.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 265kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    Sweet Smoky BBQ sauce: Makes about 1 cup

    • 1/4 cup (80.5 g) Maple syrup
    • 3-4 Tablespoons (3 Tablespoons) Tomato ketchup
    • 1 Tablespoon black strap molasses
    • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) lime juice
    • 1-2 teaspoon (1 to 2 teaspoon) liquid smoke
    • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce or use 1/4 teaspoon tamarind paste and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Use coconut aminos for Soy-free
    • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon (0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
    • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon (0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon) Smoked Paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) each of mustard garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder
    • a generous dash of cumin powder black pepper and cayenne
    • Add a tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot starch if you want the sauce to thicken considerably when heated.
    • Add a Tablespoon ground raw sugar if you like it sweeter.

    Canapes

    • 2-3 (2 to 3 ) Yams or Sweet Potatoes peeled and sliced
    • 1-2 Tablespoons (1 to 2 Tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup (104 g) Mung bean sprouts
    • Red onion finely chopped
    • Fresh Cilantro finely chopped

    Instructions

    Smoky Sweet BBQ Sauce

    • Mix all the ingredients. Taste and adjust and add salt, spices more or less.
    • Add cornstarch and mix well and refrigerate.
    • The taste will get deeper after everything sits for a while. The sauces and spices can be readjusted.

    Canapes

    • Sprout the Mung beans. Here is a handy sprouting guide. The pictures ones have been sprouting for 2.5 days. I soak them overnight, then drain, rinse and place in a bowl covered with wet towel and a lid. Drin, rinse every 6-8 hours.
    • Wash the sprouts and mix favorite barbecue sauce and keep ready.
    • Add 2-3 Tablespoons sauce for every cup of sprouts.
    • Wash, peel and slice Sweet potatoes.
    • Brush both side with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 18-20 minutes, depends on the thickness of the slice.
    • Remove the baking tray and top the sweet potato slices with a good amount of saucy Sprouts.
    • Bake for another 2-3 minutes. This will set the sauce and the topping will not slide around.
    • Top with chopped red onion and cilantro.
    • Eat/Serve. Try to keep some for the guests.

    Notes

    Variations:
    Use other beans/chickpeas sprouted or cooked.
    Add crushed peanuts or sev(chickpea noodles), coconut flakes, chopped up Jalapeno.
    If you are in a hurry, roast cubed sweet potatoes. Add in the sprouts, bbq sauce, onions cilantro when still hot. Mix well and serve as a Salad.
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet Potato Canapes with BBQ Mung Bean Sprouts
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 265 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Sodium 212mg9%
    Potassium 1300mg37%
    Carbohydrates 58g19%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 285IU6%
    Vitamin C 27.5mg33%
    Calcium 52mg5%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




    Healthy delicious goodness! 🙂

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    1. lara

      May 19, 2021 at 8:35 am

      How much mung bean sprouts do I need when I buy the sprouted ones? Please in gram or in cups.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 20, 2021 at 1:43 pm

        it’s listed in the ingredients for Canapes: 1 cup (104 g) Mung bean sprouts

        Reply
    2. Denise

      January 02, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      Lovely. Another simply amazing idea. Must make these the next time I make mung sprouts. Noticed there was no active link where it says guide for sprouting the mung. I make mine in a fine colander covered with a clean hankie and added weight right on top which helps the sprouts get thick like the ones in the stores! Makes them build muscle I guess 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 03, 2020 at 10:55 am

        awesome! i have a sprouting post on the blog, the linkmight have gotten lost while converting recipes into widgets. https://www.veganricha.com/2013/09/mung-bean-sprouts-seared-carrots-kale.html

        Reply
    3. Maneesha

      May 31, 2018 at 4:24 am

      5 stars
      What an incredible and create a recipe! I love how it calls for sweet potato instead of bread, and the barbecue sauce is absolutely off the charts amazing!!! I’m going to bake a whole jar of this and store it in the refrigerator for future use with other recipes! I made this for appetizers yesterday and it was a hit!! Deeeeelicious! Thanks Richa!

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 31, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Thats awesome! Its been a while sincce anyone tried this recipe. I think the sprouts might be deterrent or something, but the canapes are so freaking good

        Reply
    4. Shinta_Sa

      April 02, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      wow, it looks so amazing, my husband and son definitely love this. thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    5. Anonymous

      June 19, 2013 at 12:57 am

      Yum– just made these for dinner: super tasty!! LOVED the bbq sauce. Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Steph!

      June 07, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Beautiful! Is the mustard in the BBQ sauce yellow mustard or ground? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 07, 2013 at 8:30 pm

        its dry powder. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      May 30, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Oh man Richa you have out done yourself again- it is funny I can pick out your creations a mile away from what’s on the plate and the photography, and I ALWAYS love what I see 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 07, 2013 at 8:31 pm

        hmm i am getting too predictable 😉
        thanks Heather. these canapes are an addictive creation. i eat some for dinners some days.

        Reply
    8. Peter

      May 23, 2013 at 9:24 am

      Very nice. I really like whats going on with the colours. Its different.

      Reply
    9. Megan

      May 17, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Anything with sweet potatoes catches my eye, but here is something very new & different. I am definitely adding this gem to my recipe box. Thanks!

      Reply
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