EasyAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Anchovy Crostini with Garlic Aioli
Roasted Spanish peppers, white anchovy, thyme, toasted bread
363 cal · 9g protein · 15 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 Thai Basil & Shallot Calamari with Charred Lime-Fish Sauce Emulsion
Fried squid, herbal, bright—a sophisticated snack.
978 cal · 42g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Calf Liver Mousse Cones with Burnt Honey & Black Garlic Oil
Luxe pâté piped into wafer cones with caramelized garnish
654 cal · 22g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Escamoles en Papel de Maíz with Charred Garlic & Pasilla Oil
Nutty, buttery, irreplaceably exquisite
415 cal · 2g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Vieiras Crujientes con Escabeche de Maíz Tostado y Mojo Rojo de Rocoto
Crispy-seared scallops with charred corn escabeche and Andean red chili mojo
457 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin Cones with Charred Corn Mousse & Crispy Sage
Shattered chicken skin tubes filled with sweet corn cream, topped with fried sage leaf
453 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Crispy Taro Chip Tartare with Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Seared scallop, raw-finished, taro crisp, bright citrus oil, tiny pomegranate pearls
640 cal · 13g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Salatasi with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted eggplant meze with toasted breadcrumb crumble and tart pomegranate finish
227 cal · 5g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Apricot Tapenade with Crispy Phyllo & Pomegranate Molasses
Delicate, sweet, bright—herbaceous North African umami
433 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Pastilla Cups with Spiced Beef, Apricot & Toasted Pistachio
Shattered phyllo, warm spice, sweet-savory balance
939 cal · 34g protein · 46 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Muhammara with Pomegranate Molasses
Smoky purée, toasted walnuts, crispy breadcrumb crust and pomegranate drizzle
511 cal · 9g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lentil & Mushroom Samosa with Tamarind-Chili Water & Mint Oil
Fried pastry, spiced lentil-mushroom filling, three temperatures
903 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Butter Pumpkin Seed Dukkah Crusted Scallop Tartare with Charred Green Olive Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil
Seared diver scallop tartare with autumnal spice crust and sage-infused oil
767 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquettes de Merguez & Pistache
Spiced lamb sausage croquettes with green pistachio crumb and harissa-walnut dip
180 cal · 7g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Berbere-Brined Beet Carpaccio with Labneh Cloud, Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Amaranth
Paper-thin raw beet rounds infused with spiced brine; whipped strained yogurt; toasted grain seed crunch
583 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp Satay Cones with Peanut Sauce & Charred Pineapple Glaze
Golden tuile cones filled with seared shrimp, served with silky peanut sauce and a caramelized pineapple-chili glaze.
698 cal · 40g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Shells with Labne, Pomegranate & Herb Oil
Fried bulgur shells filled with creamy cheese and tart pomegranate
488 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Feta & Sumac Tuile with Charred Beet Mousse, Pomegranate & Walnut-Pomegranate Molasses Soil
Crispy, earthy, jeweled—a textured aperitif
532 cal · 27g protein · 48 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Whipped Ricotta
Crispy corn, creamy ricotta, bright heat, California garden on a chip
470 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Abalone-Mushroom Kisses with Burnt Garlic Miso & Charred Daikon Mousse
An audacious first course balancing oceanic brine, umami, and char
329 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata Ravioli in Brown Butter with Black Garlic & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken pasta pouches of burrata, sauced with burnt garlic and sage-infused butter
732 cal · 25g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Octopus Carpaccio with Charred Haricot Vert, Rocoto Oil & Crispy Huacatay Leaves
Raw tender octopus, Peruvian chili oil, herb-fried green beans
686 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Jamón y Béchamel con Salsa de Piquillo
Jamón and béchamel croquetas with roasted pepper coulis
809 cal · 22g 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 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.
