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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.

Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew DustEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew Dust

A crunchy, buttery, utterly unexpected canapé

387 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
gluten-freedairy-free-option
Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle TartletsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle Tartlets

Rendered pork jowl with charred apple matchsticks in tiny crispy miso-butter shells

268 cal · 14g protein · 33 min
low-carbgluten-free-option
Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate PearlsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate Pearls

Shattered-crisp, savory-sweet, and jeweled with pomegranate

487 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
high-proteindairy-free
Crispy Palmito (Heart of Palm) Coins with Charred Lime & Spiced AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Palmito (Heart of Palm) Coins with Charred Lime & Spiced Aioli

Delicate, crispy-outside palm fritters with Brazilian flair

853 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Crispy Smelt with Romesco & Charred LemonIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Smelt with Romesco & Charred Lemon

Whole tiny fish, almond-pepper sauce, citrus intensity

455 cal · 8g protein · 27 min
high-proteinrestaurant-worthy
Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Cake Rolls)Intermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Cake Rolls)

Delicate rice paper rolls filled with herbed ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and crispy shallots

559 cal · 24g protein · 43 min
Vietnameseseafoodelegant
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Crab Salad & Chili OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Crab Salad & Chili Oil

Edible violet cups filled with vibrant seafood salad

578 cal · 18g protein · 38 min
seafoodgluten-free
Ajo Blanco Shooters con Jamón Crujiente y Uva AsadaEasy
Appetizer

Ajo Blanco Shooters con Jamón Crujiente y Uva Asada

Chilled almond-garlic soup in a glass, topped with crispy ham and charred grapes

701 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
gluten-freeunder-200-cal
Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf Oil

Golden, crunchy risotto spheres with melting cheese and a smoky herb oil

1039 cal · 26g protein · 45 min
gluten-free
Croquetas de Camarão com MaracujáIntermediate
Appetizer

Croquetas de Camarão com Maracujá

Crispy shrimp and palm heart croquettes with passion fruit aioli and chili dust

537 cal · 34g protein · 32 min
dairy-free
Crispy Blue Corn Tlayudas with Oaxaca Cheese, Black Beans & Pickled RadishEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Blue Corn Tlayudas with Oaxaca Cheese, Black Beans & Pickled Radish

Charred flatbread topped with melted cheese, spiced beans, and tangy vegetables

513 cal · 27g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian-option
Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic EmulsionSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic Emulsion

Creamy tomato core, crispy panko shell, silky cheese within

331 cal · 10g protein · 47 min
vegetarianhands-onelegant
Charred Octopus & Green Mango SaladSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad

Tender grilled octopus with tart green mango, mint, and Scotch bonnet vinaigrette

543 cal · 37g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic ChipsEasy
Appetizer

Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic Chips

Paper-thin rolled egg crepes with Korean chili and roasted garlic

368 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint ChutneyIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint Chutney

Golden-fried paneer cubes with a bright, jammy fruit chutney

441 cal · 18g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free