Vegan Planet: Tapenade-Stuffed Peppadews and Cookbook Giveaway

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Tapenade-Stuffed Peppadews and Cookbook Giveaway

I have a super-busy today today. For one thing, today I’m a guest on the Jazzy Vegetarian radio program. Tune in today at 1:15 Eastern time for some of my favorite party planning tips and the recipe for Sherried Mushrooms from Party Vegan.

No matter how busy, there’s always time to make an easy appetizer that can be assembled in seconds, right? Take these Tapenade-Stuffed Peppadews, for example. If you enjoy surprising your taste buds with several flavors at once, you just might like these little peppadew chiles stuffed with tapenade. I happened to have a little tapenade leftover from Halloween and a few of those adorable peppadews in the fridge, so what else could I do but stuff the tapenade into the peppadews?

In addition to being cute as a button, these zesty little appetizers pack a flavor wallop. The burst of flavors you get include sweet-spicy, salty, and just plain delicious. If you’re not a fan of peppadews or tapenade, then you can cherry tomatoes and stuff them with something else — but then you'll have to call them something other than "Tapenade-Stuffed Peppadews."

Vegan Mofo Giveaway #1:
Today is the first of a series of my Vegan MoFo Giveaways. To be automatically entered in next week’s drawing for a copy of my book, Vegan on the Cheap, just leave a comment at the end of this post that answers this question: What kind of stuffing would you put in a peppadew (or cherry tomato)?
A winner will be chosen at random (using Random.org generator) and announced on Tuesday, November 9.

Good luck in the contest!

Labels: cookbook contest, giveaway, tapenade stuffed peppadews, Vegan MoFo

# posted by Robin at Vegan Planet @ 8:56 AM

Comments:

I'd make a stuffing using seitan sausages. Mmmm...

# posted by

FoodandLoathing : November 3, 2010 at 9:28 AM

mixture of tofu, spinach,cashews, onions, garlic and spices.

# posted by

pilywigin : November 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM

mixture of tofu, spinach, cashews, onions and garlic and spices.

# posted by

pilywigin : November 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM

Oh a stuffing with mushrooms and fresh basil. Basil & tomatoes, yum!

# posted by

Shannon : November 3, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Hmm tough question (for me at least) but I think I'd use barely and maybe some carrots. I'd have to think about spices though.

# posted by

Candy Beans : November 3, 2010 at 10:17 AM

Artichoke and cashew ricotta

# posted by

Allison : November 3, 2010 at 10:43 AM

Something with nuts. Ground up almonds, maybe with lemon and basil.

# posted by

Carla : November 3, 2010 at 10:52 AM

I think a roasted red pepper hummus would be delicious in a peppadew!

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 10:56 AM

It might be tasty with some sort of nutty, spiced couscous salad. Yeah, I'll have to try that.

# posted by

Colleen : November 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM

cashew cream or vegan cream cheese is delish. any suggestions on where to buy peppadews? i saw them in texas in a jar but never see them here in florida. should have bought more!

blessings,
shelley

# posted by

sweetpea : November 3, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Hmm, I think a mixture of pine nuts, basil, spinach and garlic sounds delicious!

# posted by

sarah : November 3, 2010 at 11:12 AM

I think Toffuti cream cheese, sauteed spinach and chopped walnuts sounds yummy!

# posted by

Glo : November 3, 2010 at 11:22 AM

Sweetpea, I get my peppadews from the olive bar at the Safeway in Warrenton, Virginia. (I can't find them in jars around here!)

# posted by

Robin at Vegan Planet : November 3, 2010 at 11:22 AM

I'm not the most original, but I can't get olive tapenade out of my head, because it sounds so delicious, so this is what I'm going with

rebeccastar at gmail dot com

# posted by

Becca : November 3, 2010 at 11:36 AM

I would do cherry toms, I think, and for some reason, I think that very finely diced cucumbers with a little oil, vinegar, and spicy mustard sounds really good.

# posted by

Lizzie Bordello : November 3, 2010 at 11:37 AM

DAIYA

# posted by

Jared Lawson : November 3, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Kale and white beans!

# posted by

Unknown : November 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM

Some kinda cashew goat cheese equivalent kinda thing. Fresh herbs, etc. yumz.

# posted by

megs : November 3, 2010 at 11:53 AM

Cashew cheese with fresh basil, drizzle of olive oil, fresh cracked pepper and pink Himalayan sea salt. mmm I am salivating just thinking about it!!!

# posted by

mmmorgans : November 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Caramelized Onions, basilic and vegan cheese!

# posted by

Magenta : November 3, 2010 at 12:24 PM

These sound incredible!

For my filling, I'd use guacamole, because avocado is always right.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Such a stuffing would definitely have to have garlic, basil, mushrooms and a boca crumble. Yum!

# posted by

kelly g. : November 3, 2010 at 12:37 PM

Basil leaf, tofu ricotta, drizzled with balsamic reduction. Bite-size Caprese salad!!!

# posted by

Laura : November 3, 2010 at 12:38 PM

Some cooked marinated tofu 'feta' and a mixture of roasted nuts.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM

hmm i would stuff it with a mix of tempeh bacon bits and avocado and top it off with buttery bread crumbs for a sorta blt +a spin on stuffed tomatoes

# posted by

Tastes Like Chick'n' : November 3, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Yours sound yummy! I'd probably make some spiced-up version of tofu ricotta and cut-up olives (if using tomatoes).

# posted by

phoenix : November 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM

I was thinking something with rice and a cheese alternative.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Herbed vegan cream cheese with olives

# posted by

Jake and Alana : November 3, 2010 at 1:03 PM

I'd stuff cherry tomatoes with a green pea pesto with lemon zest.

# posted by

Rasmus : November 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM

I'd stuff cherry tomatoes with a green pea pesto with lemon zest.

# posted by

Rasmus : November 3, 2010 at 1:20 PM

A pistou!

# posted by

aimee : November 3, 2010 at 1:21 PM

Hummus sounds good to me!

# posted by

Texas Susan : November 3, 2010 at 1:34 PM

I'd probably stuff it with some smooth roasted red pepper hummus. Anything bigger than a spread would probably be to had to stuff them with

# posted by

Punkin Nerd : November 3, 2010 at 1:38 PM

I have made mock egg salad before and stuffed it into the cherry tomatoes - it is so good!

# posted by

Sharen : November 3, 2010 at 1:39 PM

I'd use the stuffing I recently made for zucchini boats: shredded bleu-cheese flavor Scheese mixed with corn and cooked quinoa. So good!

# posted by

Erin W : November 3, 2010 at 1:45 PM

I think olive tapenade sounds perfect, with sundried tomatoes for extra tomato goodness!

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 2:06 PM

I'd stuff 'em with some good ole' fashioned quinoa.

# posted by

Becca : November 3, 2010 at 2:07 PM

Years ago I made pesto stuffed grape tomatoes--it was awesome. I really want to make that again.

# posted by

Nichole : November 3, 2010 at 2:19 PM

Honestly, I wouldn't stuff my cherry tomatoes with anything at all. I love them raw - just like nature's candy, when they are sweet enough!

# posted by

Becky : November 3, 2010 at 2:38 PM

I'd go with a classic pesto stuffing. I'd eat pesto stuffed into anything.

# posted by

Laura : November 3, 2010 at 2:43 PM

Chickpea salad! Or maybe basil and cashew ricotta.

# posted by

N : November 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Rosemary and basil spiked cashew ricotta!

# posted by

N : November 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Mmm I love peppedews! I eat them plain often, but I'd be inclined to stuff them with some sort of quinoa salad, one that would have to include capers

# posted by

jodye @ 'scend food : November 3, 2010 at 3:04 PM

hmmm, maybe some roasted red pepper hummus.....

# posted by

Just Us : November 3, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Definitely something basil based, like a basil cashew ricotta (especially with ripe summer tomatoes where I wouldn't want anything too overpowering).

# posted by

Kip : November 3, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Hmmm, something with cashew butter - I am so hooked on it right now!

# posted by

Stephanie : November 3, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Black olives, spinach, quinoa, balsamic vinegar, and a little bit of nooch and basil. Mmm.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Caramelized onions, mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Wait..will all of that fit? :D

# posted by

Mia : November 3, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Reading these comments has made me soooo hungry.

I'm going to say caramelized shallots with cilantro and chopped almonds.

# posted by

S : November 3, 2010 at 5:34 PM

For stuffing a cherry tomato, I'd do a deviled "egg" type mixture out of white beans.

# posted by

Monique a.k.a. Mo : November 3, 2010 at 7:06 PM

Spicy quinoa.

# posted by

Jana : November 3, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Quinoa! I think it would be great (with some other seasonings, of course).

# posted by

Jacqueline : November 3, 2010 at 8:17 PM

WOw what a great giveaway and question! I would fill it with a mushroom pate' or a tangy eggplant dip (baba ganoush). Sounds so good right now!

# posted by

singerinkitchen : November 3, 2010 at 8:38 PM

I'm no chef, but what about herbed cashew cheese?

# posted by

TJ : November 3, 2010 at 8:39 PM

I'm no chef, but what about herbed cashew cheese?

# posted by

TJ : November 3, 2010 at 8:42 PM

mmm, definitely some sort of olives/garlic filling!

# posted by

SweetKaroline : November 3, 2010 at 8:43 PM

Homemade fermented cashew cheese. And fresh herbs. Yum.

# posted by

bitt : November 3, 2010 at 10:20 PM

Mmm... a Middle Eastern-spiced quinoa.

# posted by

The Brinkleys : November 3, 2010 at 10:25 PM

I don't like tapenade...I would make some sort of hummus!

# posted by

alesia : November 3, 2010 at 10:46 PM

I would use cherry tomatoes and stuff them with eggplant and top with vegan cheese.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 3, 2010 at 10:57 PM

Cherry tomatoes stuffed with duxelles (minced mushrooms, shallots, herbes de Provence)

# posted by

Betty : November 3, 2010 at 11:25 PM

Marinated olives :o)

# posted by

Elisabeth : November 3, 2010 at 11:43 PM

A mix of ground almonds, garlic, basil, nutritional yeast, and quinoa

# posted by

Brandi : November 4, 2010 at 12:55 AM

I'd use pesto tofu stuffing.

# posted by

Vegan Wheekers : November 4, 2010 at 1:05 AM

I'd put guacamole in cherry tomatoes, and tofu salad with capers and tiny diced veggies in peppadews.

# posted by

celyn : November 4, 2010 at 1:46 AM

mmm tapende sounds good. I think I'd do a sort of tabbouleh- bulgur, tomato,and a load of fresh mint and parsley :)

# posted by

Emma : November 4, 2010 at 3:30 AM

Peas and potatoes! With something creamy mixed in.

# posted by

Teddyplanet : November 4, 2010 at 5:39 AM

I'd keep it simple with quinoa, parsley and chopped scallion.

# posted by

IndecIsis : November 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM

Looks great! Hmmm...I rarely stuff anything and I don't think I've had a peppadew. How about tempeh sausage or tofu feta? You are picking the winner on my bday. Maybe that will bring me luck. :-)

# posted by

VeganLinda : November 4, 2010 at 6:22 PM

Some basil pesto with lots of different nuts

# posted by

Lucyna Wegankiewiczowa : November 4, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Pesto tofu with sauteed mushrooms and onions? Not sure... that's why you write the great cookbooks adn I follow directions.

# posted by

*Autumn Tao* : November 4, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Edamame Pesto

# posted by

moonsword : November 4, 2010 at 10:30 PM

A classic cornbread stuffing would be AWESOME!

# posted by

Unknown : November 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM

A classic cornbread stuffing would be AWESOME!

# posted by

Unknown : November 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM

I would most likely do a tofu burger mixture or fake ground meat with tomato sauce like stuffed peppers.

# posted by

Shannon : November 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM

looks delish!

# posted by

sirgallihad : November 5, 2010 at 10:55 AM

I would stuff a peppadew with a Spanish quinoa concoction. Yum!

# posted by

Jenni (aka Vegyogini) : November 5, 2010 at 1:58 PM

hummus!

# posted by

Anonymous : November 5, 2010 at 2:45 PM

A raw taco filling made of ground up raw almond and walnuts with taco spices and topped with pieces of avocado.

# posted by

Yvonne : November 5, 2010 at 5:19 PM

Rice, mushrooms and pine nuts!

# posted by

Regina : November 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM

hmmmm, i'm a traditionalist, so probably seasoned rice, almonds, and soy-mottz! yummers!

# posted by

miranda : November 5, 2010 at 7:12 PM

cous cous, cilantro, artichoke hearts, pine nuts, lemon zest and a little squeeze of lemon.

# posted by

Pickles : November 5, 2010 at 8:32 PM

Hmm, how about herbed vegan cream cheese?

# posted by

blessedmama : November 5, 2010 at 8:56 PM

I honestly have no idea!!! I'm new to being vegan. I might try quinoa with a black bean hummus type mixture.

# posted by

Melinda : November 6, 2010 at 12:21 AM

Herbed cream cheese or feta, vegan of course.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 6, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Id stuff it with herbs and vegan ricotta!!

# posted by

VerityKae : November 6, 2010 at 8:42 AM

Mmm, I think they would be divine stuffed with raw cashew cheese.

# posted by

Leigh : November 6, 2010 at 9:56 AM

cilantro & avocado bits!

# posted by

Catiekk : November 6, 2010 at 10:19 AM

Maybe some herbed quinoa mixture

# posted by

palindrome : November 6, 2010 at 3:58 PM

I am poor and NEED your cookbook, lol. The waiting list at the library is soooooooo long and I have been waiting since it came out!

I would stuff the peppadews with mushrooms :-)

Courtney

# posted by

Anonymous : November 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM

I was going to say something like a pesto-panko stuffing, but your use of tapenade sounds absolutely delicious!

# posted by

HeyitsBeth : November 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM

mushrooms, fresh dill and onions

# posted by

Emily : November 7, 2010 at 11:21 AM

I would fill Peppadews or tomatoes with artichoke-spinach dip.

# posted by

Anonymous : November 7, 2010 at 11:15 PM

I think I would go with pesto-infused hummus! Yum!

# posted by

Unknown : November 7, 2010 at 11:19 PM

I would stuff them with simple mashed potatoes and Tofutti sour cream, salt and black pepper! MelissaB

# posted by

Anonymous : November 8, 2010 at 8:36 AM

Hope I'm not too late to enter! I would so stuff these with breadcrumbs, lemon juice, garlic, sage and thyme.

# posted by

Jen Treehugger : November 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM

i would stuff them with sauteed mushrooms and onions

# posted by

katie : November 8, 2010 at 9:51 AM

Tapenade sounds so good I can't think of anything else! YUM!

# posted by

Allison : November 8, 2010 at 2:11 PM

There's a great yet simple cashew cream I'd try!

-A

# posted by

Unknown : November 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM

pesto hummus! homemade of course

# posted by

Unknown : November 8, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Edamame cilantro hummus...yummm

# posted by

Anonymous : November 8, 2010 at 6:37 PM

They look great - I'd stuff them with a lemony couscous with sliced olives, cubed avocado and toasted pinenuts - in fact I have a jar of peppadews in my store cupboard so guess what I'm having for lunch tomorrow!

# posted by

Christie : November 8, 2010 at 8:11 PM

Perhaps leftover "sleek" - kale, onion, bulgur wheat, black-eyed peas?

# posted by

Carole : November 8, 2010 at 8:17 PM

I stuff cherry tomatoes with the insides of the tomatoes, some vegan cream cheese, and some tomato juice added a little at a time in a blender until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then I pipe it in. So cute!

# posted by

Unknown : November 8, 2010 at 8:38 PM

vegan cream cheese. Even plain would be good, but with some herbs it would be even better....and lots of cracked pepper!

# posted by

Karyn : November 8, 2010 at 9:34 PM

I made a similar blog post about saving money with a Vegan diet :)

http://blog.heaps.co.nz/how-to/how-to-save-money/go-vegan-for-a-healthier-wallet/

# posted by

Anonymous : November 10, 2010 at 10:49 PM

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