EasyAppetizer
Coxinha de Mandioca e Limão com Maionese de Alho Preto
Crispy cassava-yuca fritters with spiced black garlic aioli
855 cal · 8g protein · 24 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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IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp Toast with Burnt Chili Aioli & Pomelo Salsa
Golden, shattered bread studded with minced shrimp and herbs
797 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Parsnip & Smoked Trout Tartlets with Mustard Oil & Dill
A surprising German-Scandinavian fusion, light and elegant
652 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Fish Harissa Tartlet with Crispy Onion & Pomegranate Gastrique
Smoky, spiced, layered—a savory-sweet tartlet that surprises.
571 cal · 13g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Foie Gras with Spiced Pear Chutney, Brioche Crisps & Black Garlic Oil
Pan-seared duck liver with autumn fruit and toasted brioche—a bistro classic reimagined.
652 cal · 17g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Charred Corn Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Sage & Lime Oil
Crunchy shrimp, charred corn purée, funky umami, herbaceous crackle
728 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Pork Belly Cups with Charred Okra & Creole Remoulade
Scoopable luxury in a crispy edible vessel
778 cal · 13g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Huître Gratinée aux Épinards et Beurre à la Noisette
Roasted oyster with spinach, brown butter hazelnut crust & crispy panko
487 cal · 8g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Dungeness Crab & Lemongrass Custard Tart with Crispy Wonton Dust
Silky crab mousse in phyllo shell with burnt lemongrass and toasted breadcrumb crust
602 cal · 25g protein · 29 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet caramelized scallops, jewel-toned vegetable, tangy pomegranate reduction
650 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Paneer & Pomegranate Seed Bhakri Crisps with Charred Tomato Chutney & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced millet flatbread crisps with vibrant garnish and umami oil
943 cal · 24g protein · 58 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Langostino & Saffron Custard Tart with Green Olive Tapenade & Burnt Garlic Oil
Crispy pastry shell filled with silky saffron custard, topped with charred Iberian king prawns and emulsified black-olive crunch
1219 cal · 16g protein · 95 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Green Curry Crab & Pomegranate Caviar
Fried wonton shell, creamy curry, live crab, bright pomegranate burst
422 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gamba Roja al Ajillo en Hojaldre: Whole Seared Prawn in Crispy Puff Pastry Nest with Charred Garlic Oil & Romesco Mousse
Translucent prawn wrapped in butter-puff pastry, seated on a silken romesco foam, burnt-garlic emulsion, crispy shallot hair
180 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Smoked Eggplant Parcels with Pomegranate & Walnut Dust, Charred Lemon Oil
Smoke-kissed aubergine, garnished with crispy phyllo and pomegranate seeds
466 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soy-Cured Amberjack Crudo with Roasted Chestnut, Charred Miso Butter & Pine Nut Dust
Raw fish, fermented butter, roasted nuttiness, umami silk.
721 cal · 14g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Piquillo Peppers Filled with Manchego, Walnuts & Black Garlic
Tangy sweet peppers with melted cheese and aged garlic depth
634 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Cotija Empanadilla with Chipotle-Lime Aioli & Crispy Epazote Oil
Hand-crimped pastry filled with charred tomato confit, fresh cheese, and roasted corn
979 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Shishito with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze & Crispy Phyllo Crunch
Sweetly seared diver scallop atop collapsed charred shishito peppers, finished with tart molasses and shattered phyllo tuile
494 cal · 10g protein · 44 min
EasyAppetizer
Muhammara Hummus Crudités with Crispy Pita & Burnt Garlic Oil
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip with charred pita chips and spiced oil
530 cal · 9g protein · 14 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni & Crispy Prawn Toast Cups with Charred Shishito Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Buttered bread crisps, briny sea urchin, fried ebi, spicy green chili oil, jewel-bright roe
592 cal · 11g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Moroccan Spiced Beet & Walnut Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups
Roasted beet carpaccio with burnt garlic & pomegranate molasses
555 cal · 14g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Graffiti Eggplant Millefeuille with Charred Tomato Confit, Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Sourdough Panchetta
Layered elegance: fried eggplant, silky ricotta, sweet-tart tomato, porky crunch.
940 cal · 22g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Pastries with Spiced Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Crunchy phyllo cups, creamy-spiced filling, jeweled with pomegranate
679 cal · 19g protein · 24 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.
