IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata Mousse with Crispy Chickpeas & Pomegranate Molasses
Creamy, whipped cheese with crunchy roasted legumes and tart-sweet glaze
380 cal · 18g protein · 32 min
Diet & meal · 274 recipes
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
EasyAppetizer
Radish & Butter Tartine with Fleur de Sel
Thinly sliced radish on whipped cultured butter, a German open-faced secret.
190 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Butter Mushroom & Walnut Tartlets
Crispy phyllo cups with seared mushrooms, toasted walnuts & sage
465 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Sauerkraut & Emmental Fritters with Apple Mustard
Golden fritters, tangy sauerkraut, creamy cheese, sharp apple-mustard dip
603 cal · 19g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Radicchio Wedges with Anchovy-Parmesan Drizzle and Crispy Breadcrumb
Bitter-sweet vegetable with savory umami and toasted crunch
160 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Cake with Charred Green Tomato, Burrata & Crispy Garlic Oil
Pan-fried cassava cake, unripe tomato, creamy cheese, golden garlic chips
727 cal · 20g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Corn Velouté in Herb Brioche Cups with Crispy Sage Oil
A creamy, unexpected starter—corn, corn, corn, with savory brown butter finish
538 cal · 9g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Polenta & Corn Bisque Cup with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Sage
A warm, savory-sweet corn soup served in an edible crispy polenta vessel
608 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Burnt Honey and Thyme Oil
Squeaky, melty cheese with caramelized honey and herbaceous finish
647 cal · 28g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash & Brown Butter Sage Crisps with Whipped Ricotta, Crispy Hazelnuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted autumn squash meets crispy sage tuile and pomegranate-ricotta cream
302 cal · 8g protein · 39 min
EasyAppetizer
Coxinha de Mandioca e Limão com Maionese de Alho Preto
Crispy cassava-yuca fritters with spiced black garlic aioli
855 cal · 8g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Paneer & Pomegranate Seed Bhakri Crisps with Charred Tomato Chutney & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced millet flatbread crisps with vibrant garnish and umami oil
943 cal · 24g protein · 58 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Smoked Eggplant Parcels with Pomegranate & Walnut Dust, Charred Lemon Oil
Smoke-kissed aubergine, garnished with crispy phyllo and pomegranate seeds
466 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Moroccan Spiced Beet & Walnut Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups
Roasted beet carpaccio with burnt garlic & pomegranate molasses
555 cal · 14g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Cotija Empanadilla with Chipotle-Lime Aioli & Crispy Epazote Oil
Hand-crimped pastry filled with charred tomato confit, fresh cheese, and roasted corn
979 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Muhammara Hummus Crudités with Crispy Pita & Burnt Garlic Oil
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip with charred pita chips and spiced oil
530 cal · 9g protein · 14 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Pastries with Spiced Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Crunchy phyllo cups, creamy-spiced filling, jeweled with pomegranate
679 cal · 19g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Piquillo Peppers Filled with Manchego, Walnuts & Black Garlic
Tangy sweet peppers with melted cheese and aged garlic depth
634 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Graffiti Eggplant Millefeuille with Charred Tomato Confit, Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Sourdough Panchetta
Layered elegance: fried eggplant, silky ricotta, sweet-tart tomato, porky crunch.
940 cal · 22g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Muhammara with Pomegranate Molasses
Smoky purée, toasted walnuts, crispy breadcrumb crust and pomegranate drizzle
511 cal · 9g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Salatasi with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted eggplant meze with toasted breadcrumb crumble and tart pomegranate finish
227 cal · 5g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lentil & Mushroom Samosa with Tamarind-Chili Water & Mint Oil
Fried pastry, spiced lentil-mushroom filling, three temperatures
903 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Whipped Ricotta
Crispy corn, creamy ricotta, bright heat, California garden on a chip
470 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 17 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 221 and 905 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.
