EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Charred Apple & Crispy Sage
Luxe, umami-rich, surprisingly simple
528 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
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Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Real, healthy appetizer ideas with full recipes, macros and a one-tap grocery list. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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EasyAppetizer
Crispy Duck Confit Lettuce Cups with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Roasted Cashews
Tender shredded duck wrapped in fresh lettuce with tangy-spicy Southeast Asian finish
681 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro Oil
Crispy-fried wontons filled with spiced eggplant and pomegranate pearls
650 cal · 12g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Lumpia Wonton Crisps with Spiced Ground Pork & Scallion Dipping Sauce
Crispy-fried wonton cones, savory pork filling, vinegar-chili dip
1219 cal · 11g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Duck Confit Taro Cones with Pomegranate, Crispy Garlic & Thai Red Curry Aioli
Tuile-like taro crisps filled with luxurious shredded duck, jeweled with pomegranate arils and sharp curry cream
1909 cal · 39g protein · 80 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Trout & Apple-Dill Phyllo Triangles with Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Crispy phyllo, flaky smoked trout, tart apple, fresh dill, fiery horseradish
549 cal · 22g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black Garlic
Sweet, savory, smoky, textured
840 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream
Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse
447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Semolina & Honey Fritters with Spiced Yogurt
warm, pillowy fried fritters with warm drizzled honey and cooling yogurt
252 cal · 8g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Brik Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lamb, Pine Nut & Egg
Shattered phyllo, warm yolk, pomegranate molasses & fresh herbs
2959 cal · 29g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Radicchio & Anchovy Crostoni
Bitter greens on toasted bread with garlic cream, white bean purée and crispy anchovy oil
508 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza with Dashi-Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings, served with tangy umami dip
514 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro Emulsion
Tender grilled octopus with pickled tropical fruit and fragrant herb oil
421 cal · 19g protein · 90 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Thai Wonton Cups with Shrimp, Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shattered wonton shells filled with briny shrimp, tangy tamarind glaze, and jeweled pomegranate arils
307 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced Jus
Saffron-braised chicken, nigella seed crust, pomegranate gastrique
298 cal · 5g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Olive Carpaccio with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Crumb, Bottarga & Herb Oil
Paper-thin sliced octopus (briefly seared until charred at the edges), finished with aged black olives, umami-rich bottarga (fish roe), and a finishing oil of fried garlic and flat-leaf parsley
1096 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto
creamy cheese, grilled peach, torn ham & aged balsamic
621 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb Crumble
Tender squid tubes scored and seared until blistered, finished with a nutty burnt-garlic emulsion
598 cal · 29g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Swordfish Crudo Tartare with Charred Jalapeño Emulsion & Crispy Tortilla Air
Raw swordfish cubes dressed with citrus & olive oil, topped with spicy pepper foam and delicate tortilla crackle
760 cal · 18g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado Mousse
Luxury in Peruvian form: tender scallop meets spiced red chile and crunchy toast
491 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Garlic & Anchovy Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Honey Dip
Golden scallion pancake-style fritters, umami-rich, served with sweet-spicy dipping sauce
466 cal · 13g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Papas à la Huancaína with Quail Egg & Chili Oil
Roasted potato coins beneath creamy yellow-chili sauce and precious egg
514 cal · 11g protein · 25 min