IntermediateAppetizer
Kohlrabi 'Maultaschen' with Spinach-Quark Filling & Riesling-Mustard Broth
Swabian ravioli, with thin kohlrabi in place of pasta
312 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
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Vegetarian Appetizer Recipes
Vegetarian appetizer ideas — meat-free mains, sides and sweets that never feel like a compromise. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pink Turnip Rolls with Muhammara Cream, Toasted Walnut & Dill
Lebanese pickled turnips reimagined as tight, jewel-pink rolls
516 cal · 12g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cumin Panisse Fries with Preserved-Lemon Yogurt & Harissa Honey
Chickpea-flour fries, golden outside and creamy within, dunked in tangy sauces
617 cal · 20g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Bubbling Provolone with Calabrian Chili Honey
Provolone al forno, blistered under the broiler and served with apples and grissini
311 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Pistachio Cheese-Coated Grapes
Little savory-sweet bites that look like truffles
257 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Obatzda-Stuffed Mini Peppers
Bavarian beer-garden cheese spread in sweet pepper boats
180 cal · 10g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Kohlrabi 'Ravioli' with Hazelnut-Chive Quark & Riesling-Apple Dressing
Pickled kohlrabi slices folded around whipped quark, no pasta needed
332 cal · 12g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Obatzda-Filled Endive Boats with Caraway Apple & Rye Crumbs
Bavarian beer-garden cheese spread, served as an elegant bite
352 cal · 19g protein · 19 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses Tartines with Crispy Sourdough Crumble & Arugula Oil
Squeaking cheese, sweet-tart glaze, herbaceous crunch
852 cal · 34g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Sellerie-Remoulade mit Schwarzbrot
Celery root slaw with mustard mayo and dark rye
432 cal · 12g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Tartlets with Black Garlic & Pomegranate Molasses
Refined bite; earthy, tangy, sweet in one elegant piece
678 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Whipped Ricotta, Pomegranate & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Sweet roasted peppers, creamy herbed cheese, bright pomegranate molasses and sage-infused panko
279 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tarte Fine de Betterave Dorée, Chèvre Frais et Réduction de Vinaigre Balsamique Noir
Crispy phyllo tart with roasted golden beet, fresh goat cheese, and burnt balsamic reduction
409 cal · 8g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Potato & Avocado Causa Bites
Layered yellow potato terrine with avocado mousse and crispy anchovy breadcrumb
357 cal · 8g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage Oil
Caramelized, tangy, emerald-dotted
573 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh Cones with Roasted Grapes & Crispy Sage
Tangy-sweet whipped yogurt in edible tuile cones
532 cal · 13g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Fennel Tartine with Crispy Garlic Oil
Rye bread, whipped goat cheese, roasted beet, anise-sweet fennel, and garlic crackling oil
348 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Treviso Radicchio & Anchovy Crisps with Burnt Garlic Oil & Pomegranate
Bitter greens, umami crunch, tart-sweet berries
547 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash Wedges with Miso-Maple Glaze, Crispy Sage & Hazelnuts
Caramelized squash with umami-sweet glaze and crunchy sage-hazelnut crunch
464 cal · 7g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Feta & Charred Lemon Tartlets
Puff pastry cups with warm spiced cheese and burnt citrus
442 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Saganaki with Burnt Apricot Purée & Crispy Thyme Oil
Fried halloumi, charred apricots, thyme, pomegranate seeds
810 cal · 25g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Tostas de Cabra con Higos y Miel de Otoño
Toasted bread, fresh goat cheese, roasted autumn figs, and burnt honey drizzle
699 cal · 20g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Cauliflower Schnitzel with Caper & Dill Remoulade
Golden, crunchy, tangy—vegetable as star
876 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Halloumi & Roasted Red Pepper Phyllo Cups with Burnt Lemon Oil
Crispy golden pastry, warm squeaky cheese, sweet pepper & herb finish
678 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 16 minutes and the longest about 50 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here vegetarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegetarian 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 238 and 909 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.
