IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Roasted green wheat cakes with smoky dip and tangy glaze
570 cal · 17g protein · 45 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Palmito (Heart of Palm) Coins with Charred Lime & Spiced Aioli
Delicate, crispy-outside palm fritters with Brazilian flair
853 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic Emulsion
Creamy tomato core, crispy panko shell, silky cheese within
545 cal · 10g protein · 47 min
EasyAppetizer
Misir Wot Phyllo Crisps with Charred Lime Crema
Spiced red-lentil braise in crispy phyllo shells with cooling yogurt and lime zest
411 cal · 13g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Fritters with Charred Tomato & Herb Oil + Burrata
Golden, airy corn cakes crowned with jammy charred tomatoes, whipped burrata, and basil oil that tastes like summer
1168 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Croquetas with Aji Amarillo Crema
Fried yuca root, avocado, scallion, lime, silky pepper sauce
285 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Honey & Black Olive Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage Oil
Charred honey, whipped labneh, peppery sage oil, crusty bread
420 cal · 13g protein · 19 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Shiro Crust Mushroom Carpaccio with Green Goddess Oil
Paper-thin raw mushroom, roasted shiro powder crust & herb oil
417 cal · 9g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Blue Corn Tlayudas with Oaxaca Cheese, Black Beans & Pickled Radish
Charred flatbread topped with melted cheese, spiced beans, and tangy vegetables
513 cal · 27g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint Chutney
Golden-fried paneer cubes with a bright, jammy fruit chutney
441 cal · 18g protein · 27 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.
