IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Burnt Chili Oil & Whipped Labneh
Burnished thin-sliced eggplant meets tart whipped yogurt and spiced heat
551 cal · 8g protein · 37 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Seed Tart with Whipped Pistachio Ricotta
Herbaceous pastry shell, umami-forward topping, tangy-sweet jeweled finish
903 cal · 21g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croustilles de Betterave Rôtie, Chèvre Frais et Pistache
Roasted beet crisps, goat cheese mousse, toasted pistachio
463 cal · 19g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tortilla Cups with Charred Corn, Queso Fresco & Black Garlic Honey
Baked crispy cups, corn, cheese, and a surprising sweet-umami glaze
424 cal · 9g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet and Black Olive Phyllo Tartlets with Ají Rojo Cream
Crispy pastry shells filled with earthy roasted beet, salty olive, and spiced Peruvian pepper cream
398 cal · 5g protein · 44 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Charred Lemon & Whipped Tzatziki
Golden, crunchy, herbaceous, cool and tangy
1172 cal · 54g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Ricotta, Figs & Black Pepper Honey
Creamy ricotta, jammy figs, drizzle of burnt honey
790 cal · 22g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Radicchio Crostini
Creamy burrata on charred bread with bitter greens and balsamic
601 cal · 16g protein · 14 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Scallion & Calaloo Cream Tartlets
Crispy phyllo cups with buttery greens and charred allium
457 cal · 5g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Paneer Tikka Canapés with Pomegranate & Charred Chili Oil
Smoky cubed paneer, pomegranate jewels, tangy yogurt base
816 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Smoked Paprika Spread on Crispy Rye Crisps
A unique twist on tomato confit with smoked depth, served on crispy rye.
652 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Sage & Black Garlic Risotto Cake with Burrata, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Oil
Fried Arborio cake, silken burrata, concentrated tomato, herb oil
1307 cal · 28g protein · 75 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Halloumi Cubes with Fig Jam, Black Olive & Thyme Oil
Warm cheese, sweet-salty jam, herbaceous oil—a Turkish meze moment
669 cal · 26g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Lemon Cones with Charred Tomato Jam & Feta Cream
Crunchy legume cups, caramelized citrus, savory-sweet tomato, cool cheese
493 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Guava Halloumi Bites
Brazil's Romeo and Juliet pairing, but seared and sticky
188 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Papadum Nachos with Paneer and Mango Chutney
Crisp microwaved papadums piled like nachos
146 cal · 5g protein · 14 min
EasyAppetizer
Cucumber Chaat Cups
Pani-puri vibes in a crunchy cucumber shell
267 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata Custard with Charred Levantine Za'atar Oil, Pine Nut Crumble & Roasted Heirloom Tomato Confit
Warm custard, burnt herb oil, toasted seeds, concentrated tomato sweetness
1065 cal · 30g protein · 56 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Crisped Tofu Skin Rolls with Sweet Chili-Garlic Dip & Crispy Shallots
Nutty, crispy, addictive—a Filipino-inspired vegan starter
318 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Salsify Root & Burrata Croustade with Anchovy Emulsion & Charred Lemon Oil
Paper-thin salsify crisps stacked with creamy burrata, salty anchovy mousse, and burnt-citrus essence
664 cal · 15g protein · 75 min
EasyAppetizer
Shiro Crust Beet Carpaccio with Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Earthy raw beets crowned with nutty chickpea-sesame powder and burnt orange oil
475 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Tartines with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Labneh
Whole-grain bread with blistered eggplant, pomegranate molasses, and burnt sage emulsion
485 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Chả Cốt Dừa & Mắm Tôm Caramelized
Crispy coconut-paste croquettes with burnt shrimp-paste emulsion & charred lime
1191 cal · 35g protein · 36 min
EasyAppetizer
Turkish Eggplant Fritters with Yogurt-Herb Drizzle
Pan-fried eggplant cakes, crispy outside, soft within, with cool herbed yogurt
438 cal · 17g protein · 24 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.
