EasyAppetizer
Gochugaru Squid & Charred Cucumber Salad
Spicy, tender cephalopod with cool, pickled crunch
452 cal · 38g 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
Charred Coconut Shrimp with Green Chili Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Spiced, pan-seared shrimp in a silky coconut-chile foam
569 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Tartare Cups with Pomegranate, Sumac & Herb Oil
Raw spiced lamb, raw bulgur shells, bright pomegranate pop, herbaceous finish
589 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Cigars with Charred Tomato Jam & Whipped Feta
Silken vegetable parcels, concentrated fruit intensity, creamy tang
814 cal · 16g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Goat Cheese
Smoky charred vegetable tartare with bright acid and herbaceous oil
527 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cancha Corn Crusted Ceviche Scallop with Toasted Corn Foam, Ají Verde & Lime Caviar
Japanese technique meets Peruvian corn in a single elegant bite
269 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Perilla Leaf & Anchovy Wraps with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate Pearls
Perilla leaves crisped, layered with anchovy and herb, glossy chili oil drizzle, bright pomegranate pop
633 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Croûte with Charred Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Capers & Black Olive Dust
Creamy cheese encased in crispy phyllo, served atop silky-smoky eggplant with Italian complexity
673 cal · 17g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Cigars with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Mint Oil
phyllo-wrapped fried cheese with tart glaze, nuts & herb oil
687 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & Yogurt
Vibrant vegetable fritters with sour-sweet glaze
629 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Blistered Tomato & Green Peppercorn Misir with Crispy Teff Cones
Ethiopian red lentil dip served in edible teff vessels
817 cal · 23g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar
Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish
450 cal · 3g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups with Burnt Garlic Oil
Smoky eggplant meets tart pomegranate in shattered pastry vessels
596 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & Pomegranate
Crispy wonton shells filled with spiced chicken, topped with pomegranate seeds
248 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Caramelized Miso Eggplant with Tamarind Gastrique & Crispy Fried Shallots
Tender charred eggplant, glossy miso-caramel, tangy tamarind & allium crunch
568 cal · 7g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Brodetto di Pesce con Grissini al Farro
Tomato-saffron fish consommé with crispy spelt breadsticks
263 cal · 32g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Okra Fritters with Tamarind-Ajwain Glaze
Crispy spiced okra, tangy-fruity glaze, seed finish
664 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Spring Rolls with Sweet Chile-Lime Dipping Sauce
Golden, crackly, never greasy
851 cal · 30g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Swabian Laugenbrezel Crisps with Smoked Trout Roe & Sorrel Cream
Pretzel-dark lye-baked shards with silky herb mousse and caviar pop
109 cal · 5g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Enoki Mushroom Gyoza with Sriracha-Miso Emulsion
Delicate folds, umami-rich filling, silky sauce
218 cal · 9g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic Oil
Raw beet tartare, walnut crunch, umami oil
389 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Halloumi & Green Fig Tartine
Crispy fried cheese with fig jam, pistachios & wild rocket
517 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Tuna Tataki with Crispy Rice Cracker & Ponzu Foam
Seared tuna with rice crisp base, citrus air, and micro greens
300 cal · 25g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Whole Charred Octopus Frico with Charred Green Mango, Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Okra Crackle
Tender octopus skin crisped until golden, wrapping umami depth and Caribbean brightness
1079 cal · 56g protein · 70 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.
