IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Fig Molasses & Thyme Oil
Golden, squeaky cheese with sweet-tart depth and herbaceous oil—unexpected, craveable
575 cal · 25g protein · 11 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Roasted Celery Root Custard with Crispy Sage & Anchovy Breadcrumb
Silken vegetable custard with savory, herbaceous accents
565 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Green Curry Crab & Pomegranate
Shattered crisp, creamy, sweet and herbaceous
382 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato Bruciato
Smoked cauliflower steaks with romesco, bottarga roe and burnt breadcrumbs
439 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni Crudo with Crispy Rice Paper, Ponzu Foam & Toasted Nori Oil
Sea urchin over thin-fried rice paper, finished with ponzu air, crispy nori threads & yuzu kosho
462 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wonton with Coconut-Curry Emulsion & Thai Chili Oil
Hand-folded crispy crab wontons, silky curry cream, fiery chile accent
766 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Hearts of Palm Pastéis with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis & Crispy Shallot Oil
Crispy fried pastry pillows of spiced hearts of palm with silky pepper sauce
1047 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón, Manchego & Saffron Béchamel with Charred Tomato Mostarda
Golden, creamy Spanish ham-and-cheese croquettes with bright condiment
682 cal · 28g protein · 80 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme
Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano
438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas
Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry
934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Okra Shorba—Layered Okra Fritters with Warm Tomato-Yogurt Consommé & Cilantro Oil
Delicate, crispy vegetable fritters swimming in silken, tangy broth
500 cal · 11g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Vongole Negras com Farofa de Alho Preto & Limão Queimado
Black clams with garlic-laced cassava crumble and burnt-lemon oil
622 cal · 15g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Mandu (Korean Dumplings) with Soy-Vinegar Dip
Crispy bottom, tender wrapper, savory pork filling
510 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Beet & Goat Cheese Phyllo Crisp with Crispy Sage Oil
Roasted beets tossed with smoked paprika and goat cheese, baked inside phyllo, finished with herb oil and sage leaves.
507 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Fritters with Green Ají Crema & Charred Lime-Mint Oil
Cassava-corn croquettes with silky green crema and herbaceous chile oil
1018 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Lump Crab Salad, Charred Chili Oil & Ají Blanco
Exotic vegetable architecture meets elegant seafood and Spanish spice
873 cal · 21g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Paneer Bhurji Stuffed Pepper Boats with Tamarind Glaze
Charred peppers cradling spiced crumbled paneer
522 cal · 18g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Langoustines Crues en Escabèche d'Été
Raw langoustine crudo with charred stone fruit, hazelnut oil & aged sherry vinegar
552 cal · 37g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft Yolk
Shattered phyllo tubes meet umami-bright dipping sauce and a jammy egg yolk treasure
536 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Potato Starch Croquetas with Ají Amarillo Crema, Charred Lime & Pickled Red Onion
Crunchy exterior, creamy center, acidic finish
987 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Mitmita-Spiced Beef Tartare on Charred Injera Crisps with Pickled Red Onion
Raw beef tartare with Ethiopian chile-garlic heat, crispy injera shards, and tart pickled onion
166 cal · 1g protein · 23 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.
