IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Polenta Cake with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Truffle Cream
Pan-fried polenta rounds, umami mushroom braise, whipped mascarpone-truffle
453 cal · 12g protein · 42 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
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
Heirloom Tomato Tartine with Whipped Ricotta, Basil Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred bread, creamy ricotta, heirloom tomato, basil-garlic oil, toasted panko
605 cal · 24g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Coconut Taro Cones Filled with Chicharrón Relish, Charred Scallion Crema & Calamansi Oil
Filipino street soul in an elegant, hand-held form
756 cal · 9g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Pork & Scallion Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Honey Drizzle
Pan-fried Korean vegetable pancakes studded with ground pork and served warm with a spicy-sweet glaze
553 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
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
557 cal · 7g protein · 43 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón Crudo & Romero Quemado
Charred asparagus, cured ham, crispy rosemary, and brown butter dressing
758 cal · 43g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
250 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Cauliflower Pakora Stack with Cilantro-Coconut Chutney & Crispy Chickpea Threads
Layers of crackle, cream, and herb intensity
410 cal · 16g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip
Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy
255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Poblano Relleno Empanadas with Queso Oaxaca & Mole Negra Drizzle
Hand-crimped pastry with roasted poblano, cheese, and dark mole
1308 cal · 29g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Whipped Garlic Feta & Charred Lemon
Crunchy golden fritters, creamy feta dip, sharp citrus
2088 cal · 27g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce
2364 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Causa Wafers with Smoked Trout, Sorrel Cream & Fried Capers
Peru's iconic potato terrine reimagined as a shattering, elegant bite
1247 cal · 8g protein · 47 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Cakes with Avocado, Black Garlic & Lime Oil
Polenta fritters with umami depth and creamy Peruvian contrast
654 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cured Yellowtail with Charred Mango, Black Garlic & Crispy Plantain Dust
Ceviche-adjacent crudo with island fruit and umami crunch
855 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pomegranate Molasses
shatteringly crisp pastry, tangy cheese, and a whisper of pomegranate
829 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigalas al Horno con Romesco de Piñones, Ajo Negro y Limón Quemado
Roasted langoustines with pine nut romesco, black garlic, and burnt lemon
572 cal · 6g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Tomatillo and Crispy Sage Oil Croquettes
A green, herbaceous, textured bite with real surprise
2492 cal · 10g protein · 45 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Squid Ink Ravioli with Charred Corn & Peruvian Purple Potato
Paper-thin pasta parcels with corn silk beurre blanc and crispy sage
506 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred Lime
Crispy conch cakes in edible cone, spicy red pepper cream
265 cal · 7g protein · 42 min