EasyAppetizer
Crispy Avocado Crudo with Calamansi, Crispy Rice Paper & Cured Fish Oil
Thinly sliced avocado, calamansi vinaigrette, crispy rice paper shards, smoked fish oil
875 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
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Dairy-Free Appetizer Recipes
Dairy-Free appetizer ideas — skip the dairy without skipping the richness. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
489 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
362 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Conch Salad with Green Mango, Avocado & Citrus Oil
Caribbean raw conch with tropical fruit and herb vinaigrette
491 cal · 3g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown
560 cal · 14g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Fritters with Green Ají Crema & Charred Lime-Mint Oil
Cassava-corn croquettes with silky green crema and herbaceous chile oil
1018 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango Slaw
Crackling rice paper, cool-tart slaw, warm poached shrimp, chili bite
301 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot Oil
Layered crispy corn tostadas, charred poblano purée, pickled onion, queso fresco, and shallot-chile oil
996 cal · 22g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & White Miso Dip with Toasted Pita Chips
Smoky, umami-rich eggplant purée with white miso and sesame oil—a diner-inspired dip with real depth.
606 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Cassava Cakes with Black Garlic & Cilantro Oil
Fried cassava root cakes, aromatic and golden, with umami-rich black garlic dip
575 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin with Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shards of crackling chicken skin with sweet-sour tamarind glaze and jewel-like pomegranate
295 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Roasted Tomato Salad with Crispy Garlic & Herb Oil
Raw, seared, and alive on the plate
607 cal · 14g protein · 26 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers
Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil
121 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce & Sesame
Golden, delicate bean curd rolls with an umami-rich warm sauce
545 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Cups with Smoked Fish, Avocado Mousse & Thai Chili Oil
Elegant tuile vessels filled with creamy and smoky richness
619 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Chili & Labneh
Caramelized eggplant, warm spiced lamb ragù, cool tangy yogurt
616 cal · 24g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Thai Wonton Cups with Shrimp, Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shattered wonton shells filled with briny shrimp, tangy tamarind glaze, and jeweled pomegranate arils
307 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream
Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse
447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 27 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 43 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here dairy free?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a dairy free diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 183 and 824 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.
