Bell Pepper Topped Vegan Witch Finger Breadsticks

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Soft, vegan-friendly breadsticks twisted into eerie finger shapes topped with sliced red bell pepper for a vibrant, nail-like appearance. This Mediterranean-inspired Halloween recipe (vegan), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, instant yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Add 3/4 cup warm water (110°F) and 2 tbsp olive oil to dry ingredients. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Cover dough with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch finger-shaped strip.
  6. Step 6: Press gently in the middle of each strip to create a knuckle effect and sprinkle 1 tsp paprika evenly over all fingers.
  7. Step 7: Place a slice of red bell pepper at the narrow end of each strip to simulate a fingernail.
  8. Step 8: Arrange breadsticks on the baking sheet and brush lightly with a mix of 2 tbsp melted vegan butter and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.

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