IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & Yogurt
Vibrant vegetable fritters with sour-sweet glaze
629 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
Diet & meal · 60 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
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
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Chickpea Topping
Smoky purée, tart molasses, crunchy legume garnish
237 cal · 7g protein · 28 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
Crispy Tteokbokki Skewers
Chewy rice cakes with gochujang-miso glaze and bonito flake shower
356 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Crunchy, warm, tangy-sweet, irresistible
447 cal · 15g protein · 22 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
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 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
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
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
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 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
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
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
362 cal · 9g protein · 20 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
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 Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip
532 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Cancha Dorada—Crispy Roasted Corn with Lime, Chili & Fresh Cheese Crumble
Addictive golden corn kernels with bursts of heat, acid, and salty queso fresco
379 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili Oil
Starchy, crunchy, umami-forward—fried & plated in 18 minutes
890 cal · 3g protein · 18 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
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 25 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 40 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here vegan?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegan 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 116 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.
