IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g 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
Crispy Pandesal Croutons with Whipped Burrata, Charred Tomato & Garlic Oil
Toasted bread, creamy cheese, umami depth
601 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 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
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
618 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Heirloom Tomato Tartine with Whipped Ricotta, Basil Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred bread, creamy ricotta, heirloom tomato, basil-garlic oil, toasted panko
605 cal · 24g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa
Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce
960 cal · 40g protein · 35 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Polenta Cake with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Truffle Cream
Pan-fried polenta rounds, umami mushroom braise, whipped mascarpone-truffle
453 cal · 12g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Palmito Frito com Aioli de Pimenta Roxa e Sal de Limão
Crispy hearts of palm coins with purple chilli aioli and lime salt
993 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Warm Honey, Thyme & Sesame
Fried halloumi with golden honey drizzle and toasted seeds
1226 cal · 46g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Smoky eggplant purée topped with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and crispy sage leaves
457 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Whipped Ricotta, Charred Tomato & Black Garlic Oil
Technique-driven vegetable course—sliced, fried, and sauced.
491 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet & Goat Cheese Empanadas with Fig & Walnut Filling
Spanish pastry with unexpected sweetness and earthiness
827 cal · 19g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Fritter Cones with Lime Crema
Crispy cornmeal cones filled with charred corn, jalapeño, and a tangy lime crema.
645 cal · 14g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Corn Fritter Cakes with Charred Jalapeño Crema & Lime Ash
Crispy, corn-studded cakes with smoky chile cream and bright citrus finish
622 cal · 14g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Papad with Spiced Beet-Coconut Spread & Pomegranate Pearls
Shattering papad with creamy spiced dip and jeweled pomegranate garnish
371 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Spiced Lime Crema & Pickled Allspice Onion
Caribbean greens in a crispy shell, cool herb cream, tangy pickled allspice onion
645 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Patties with Black Garlic Aioli & Charred Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette
Golden-fried, creamy interior, pungent complexity
1160 cal · 5g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Burrata Croquettes with Charred Tomato Coulis & Fried Sage Oil
Golden-fried creamy rounds, roasted tomato sauce, herb-infused oil
456 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celeriac Fritters with Brown Butter, Anchovy & Crispy Sage Oil
Root vegetable tempura meets German umami
690 cal · 5g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil
Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini
437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Green Olive Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Hot Honey & Thyme
Creamy burrata in crispy phyllo cups with warm spiced honey and charred olives
788 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Chips with Amchur-Lime Powder & Fried Garlic
Impossibly crispy okra, seasoned with tart dried mango and sharp garlic
328 cal · 3g protein · 28 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.
