IntermediateAppetizer
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
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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
EasyAppetizer
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Crab Salad & Chili Oil
Edible violet cups filled with vibrant seafood salad
578 cal · 18g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad
Tender grilled octopus with tart green mango, mint, and Scotch bonnet vinaigrette
543 cal · 37g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic Emulsion
Creamy tomato core, crispy panko shell, silky cheese within
545 cal · 10g protein · 47 min
EasyAppetizer
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco & Charred Lemon
Whole tiny fish, almond-pepper sauce, citrus intensity
666 cal · 6g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Fritters with Charred Tomato & Herb Oil + Burrata
Golden, airy corn cakes crowned with jammy charred tomatoes, whipped burrata, and basil oil that tastes like summer
1168 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Croqueta de Camarão com Molho de Pimenta Doce—Crispy Shrimp Croquettes with Sweet Chili Oil
Creamy shrimp croquettes fried until golden, served with a silky sweet chili drizzle
733 cal · 31g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf Oil
Golden, crunchy risotto spheres with melting cheese and a smoky herb oil
1218 cal · 26g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spiced Crab, Ají Rojo Crema, and Pickled Red Onion
Shatteringly crisp wontons cradling luxe crab and vibrant chile cream
176 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Peach & Whipped Ricotta Flatbread with Crispy Prosciutto & Black Olive Tapenade
Sweet-salty collision of seasonal stone fruit and cured pork
704 cal · 21g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco & Fried Egg
Umami bomb with a molten yolk center
608 cal · 19g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Shiro Crust Mushroom Carpaccio with Green Goddess Oil
Paper-thin raw mushroom, roasted shiro powder crust & herb oil
417 cal · 9g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Honey & Black Olive Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage Oil
Charred honey, whipped labneh, peppery sage oil, crusty bread
420 cal · 13g protein · 19 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Anchovy Crisps with Roasted Red Pepper Mousse & Crispy Capers
Shattered frico, silky pepper cream, briny little explosions
258 cal · 14g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Croquetas with Aji Amarillo Crema
Fried yuca root, avocado, scallion, lime, silky pepper sauce
285 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Misir Wot Phyllo Crisps with Charred Lime Crema
Spiced red-lentil braise in crispy phyllo shells with cooling yogurt and lime zest
411 cal · 13g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint Chutney
Golden-fried paneer cubes with a bright, jammy fruit chutney
441 cal · 18g protein · 27 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 258 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.
