IntermediateAppetizer
Blistered Tomato & Green Peppercorn Misir with Crispy Teff Cones
Ethiopian red lentil dip served in edible teff vessels
635 cal · 23g protein · 28 min
Diet & meal · 41 recipes
Vegan Appetizer Recipes
Vegan appetizer ideas — fully plant-based recipes — no dairy, no eggs, all flavour. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Caramelized Miso Eggplant with Tamarind Gastrique & Crispy Fried Shallots
Tender charred eggplant, glossy miso-caramel, tangy tamarind & allium crunch
823 cal · 7g protein · 45 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
Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & Yogurt
Vibrant vegetable fritters with sour-sweet glaze
4461 cal · 22g protein · 40 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
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate Molasses
Muhammara's easier, brighter cousin
526 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ssamjang-Glazed Mushroom Skewers with Crispy Garlic Chips
Charred shiitake and oyster mushrooms with Korean chili-soy glaze and toasted aromatics
384 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Crunchy, warm, tangy-sweet, irresistible
447 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Chickpea Topping
Smoky purée, tart molasses, crunchy legume garnish
237 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tteokbokki Skewers
Chewy rice cakes with gochujang-miso glaze and bonito flake shower
356 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Chickpea Fritters with Tahini Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried cakes of roasted beet and chickpea, finished with warm tahini and pomegranate molasses
619 cal · 19g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Toasts
Smoky baingan bharta meets jeweled pomegranate and whole-grain crunch
682 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Herb Salsa with Crispy Pita Chips
Smoky tomato, herb-forward dip, crunchy carriers
295 cal · 7g protein · 17 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 Callaloo Fritters with Mango-Habanero Drizzle
Savory-spicy Caribbean greens with fruity heat
343 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Cones with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate
Spiced chickpea crisps, whipped yogurt, bright pomegranate seeds, cilantro
430 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Espinacas a la Catalana con Pasas, Piñones & Ajo Quemado
Wilted spinach with golden raisins, pine nuts, and burnt garlic oil
644 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Breadfruit Fritters with Tamarind-Allspice Dipping Sauce
Golden-fried breadfruit rounds with spiced Caribbean tape sauce
1611 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet Chili & Lime Dip
Golden, crunchy exterior; silky warm center
609 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili Oil
Starchy, crunchy, umami-forward—fried & plated in 18 minutes
2742 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Fritters with Green Ají Crema & Charred Lime-Mint Oil
Cassava-corn croquettes with silky green crema and herbaceous chile oil
2758 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip
349 cal · 13g protein · 22 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