IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus Cones with Crispy Chickpea Crumble
A hand-held, build-your-own dip concept—unexpected and interactive.
396 cal · 9g protein · 48 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
Sage & Brown Butter Oyster Crackers
Toasted, herby, utterly crunchy
178 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Scallion & Miso Butter Crostini with Crispy Chicken Skin
Umami-rich toasted bread, rendered poultry fat, and green allium char.
257 cal · 9g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Horseradish Cream, Crispy Prosciutto & Pumpernickel Crumb
A surprising, elegant prelude to turkey
556 cal · 12g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cigars with Burnt Garlic Cream & Pomegranate Gastrique
Minced lamb spiced with cinnamon and allspice, wrapped in crispy phyllo, served with tangy-sweet reduction
615 cal · 17g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Kofta Phyllo Tartlets with Pomegranate Gastrique, Whipped Labneh & Burnt Walnut Crumb
Spiced lamb hidden in golden pastry pockets, opened at fork
1124 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare Cups
Crispy phyllo, diver scallop, burst tomato confit & nigella seed oil
228 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Heirloom Bean Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Shallot & Charred Lime
Grilled spot prawns on crispy bread with fermented black garlic, warm beans, and burnt citrus oil
378 cal · 31g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cups with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Shatteringly crisp shells with tender conch and fire-kissed spiced mayo
777 cal · 29g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Crispy Salsify Tartare with Apple Gel & Horseradish Mousse
German river fish tartare, root vegetable crisp, sharp white emulsion
671 cal · 18g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Spring Onions & Black Garlic Oil
Sweet seared scallops, silky corn cream, bitter-sweet black garlic, crispy charred allium
543 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Rice Croquettes with Tropical Fruit Gastrique & Lime Crema
Island indulgence with textured seafood
520 cal · 38g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Christophene (Chayote) Rounds with Charred Lime Cream & Pomegranate-Habanero Oil
Pan-fried tropical squash discs with tart-spicy drizzle and bright pomegranate pop
555 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic Emulsion
Crispy phyllo cups, spiced pink shrimp, smoky corn fungus, burnt garlic mousse
229 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Saltfish Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pickled Green Mango
Savory, spicy, tangy, herbaceous
1235 cal · 79g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Apple Tartare on Rye Crisps with Horseradish Foam
Silky cold-smoked eel, crisp Granny Smith, fiery foam
341 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Escabeche'd Kingfish Ceviche in Tuile Cup with Green Calamansi, Coconut & Crispy Okra
Raw fish cured in citrus with warm spice, served in an edible vessel
390 cal · 37g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Scotch Bonnet Fritters
Golden pan-fried patties with spiced lime crema
267 cal · 16g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Nem Cuốn Tôm Cà Chua Nóng
Warm spring rolls with shrimp, tomato confit, and saffron oil
121 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritters with Charred Habanero Gastrique, Lime Crema & Microgreens
Golden, textured, sophisticated fried excellence
919 cal · 34g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Crumb
Tender tentacles, briny-sweet onion, tart-nutty crunch
922 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Pomegranate-Walnut Muhammara Egg Shakshuka
Creamy walnut-pepper dip baked with eggs, pomegranate seeds, burnt lemon oil
603 cal · 11g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks
466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Quince Paste & Thyme Honey
molten cheese, crispy crust, sweet-savoury clash
1050 cal · 37g protein · 14 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.
