IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown
560 cal · 14g protein · 43 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Tomatillo and Crispy Sage Oil Croquettes
A green, herbaceous, textured bite with real surprise
753 cal · 10g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake with Spiced Crab, Gochujang Aioli & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crispy-chewy Korean rice cake base with fresh crab and fermented heat
265 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Champinones al Ajillo con Gambas
Garlic mushrooms and shrimp with sherry and crispy breadcrumb crust
538 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate Molasses
Warm roasted beets with pomegranate molasses glaze, crispy tortilla shards, tangy cheese, and toasted seeds
823 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Okra and Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey
Crispy rounds of sourdough topped with fresh ricotta, charred spiced okra, and a drizzle of cayenne-infused honey.
896 cal · 28g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Gambas à Moda de Taverna (Tavern Shrimp with Garlic Bread Soldiers)
Pan-seared wild shrimp swimming in garlicky chile oil with crusty bread for soaking
607 cal · 23g protein · 16 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Polenta Squares with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Burrata
Golden fried polenta cakes, earthy sautéed mushrooms, fresh burrata, thyme oil, black truffle drizzle
666 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Golden-fried okra coins with cooling yogurt and tart-sweet finish
726 cal · 19g protein · 31 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Avocado & Crispy Shallot Tostadas with Lime Aioli
Crispy masa cup, buttery avocado, spicy aioli, herb finish
809 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Celeriac Velouté Shooters with Hazelnut Crunch & Brown Butter
A warm, complex first sip—velvety root vegetable meets toasted nut
462 cal · 13g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Foie Gras Poêlé aux Cerises Aigres et Toasts Briochés
Pan-seared foie gras with warm sour cherry compote, crispy thyme brioche toasts & fleur de sel
572 cal · 21g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Mushroom Carpaccio with Truffle Oil, Crispy Sage & Aged Parmesan
Raw button mushrooms shaved paper-thin and finished with warm, nutty oil
523 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Squid Ink & Cornmeal Crisps with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco & Charred Garlic Oil
squid ink-spiced cornmeal rounds, smoky Spanish pepper sauce, crispy sage leaf
700 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
618 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Ostrica Cruda in Gelée di Moscato, Caviale di Peperone Rosso e Olio di Basilico Nero
Raw oyster suspended in Moscato aspic, red pepper caviar, basil oil
442 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Avocado Crudo with Calamansi, Crispy Rice Paper & Cured Fish Oil
Thinly sliced avocado, calamansi vinaigrette, crispy rice paper shards, smoked fish oil
875 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crème Fraîche & Crispy Gyeran Mari Spirals with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate
Korean omelet ribbons, spiced oil, bright pomegranate, luxe starter
375 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Garlic
Whole roasted snapper in pickling spice, poblano emulsion, pan-crisped garlic chips
972 cal · 94g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Shishito Pepper & Anchovy Fritters with Lime Dipping Salt
Blistered peppers in crispy tempura, piquant cured fish finish
534 cal · 10g protein · 15 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 255 and 914 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
