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
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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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Warm Honey, Thyme & Sesame
Fried halloumi with golden honey drizzle and toasted seeds
1233 cal · 46g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cone with Spiced Carrot, Chermoula & Whipped Ricotta
Delicate phyllo work, roasted vegetable precision, herbaceous sauce
490 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa
Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce
967 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
563 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Pandesal Croutons with Whipped Burrata, Charred Tomato & Garlic Oil
Toasted bread, creamy cheese, umami depth
601 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes
Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes
297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton-Wrapped Lucuma (Peruvian Fruit) Croquetas with Spiced Crema
Golden crispy, creamy Andean fruit heart, tangy-spiced dip
2174 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cigars with Spiced Squash & Whipped Feta
Crunchy pastry tubes filled with sweet roasted squash and tangy cheese dip
550 cal · 17g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Feta & Olive Oil Wafer with Roasted Beet, Whipped Feta Mousse & Pomegranate Caviar
A delicate, shatteringly thin feta crisp supporting creamy feta mousse, jeweled with pomegranate
949 cal · 28g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Espárragos tostados con huevo de codorniz frito
Charred Spanish asparagus with crispy quail egg & Maldon salt
263 cal · 8g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Green Chutney & Yogurt Dip
Golden fried bhindi with herb-bright sauce
347 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Saffron-Semolina Discs with Spiced Beet Purée, Pomegranate Caviar & Burnt Mustard Oil
Golden fried semolina crisps with jeweled beet, tart pomegranate, and complex spiced oil
1373 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Toasted Sesame Oil
Tender interior, shattering crust, sweet-tart depth
551 cal · 6g protein · 31 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Cauliflower Fritters with Green Chutney & Pomegranate
Gobi pakora with cilantro-mint dip and jeweled pomegranate arils
357 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil
Raw and charred squash with tangy whipped cheese, tart pomegranate depth, and crunchy chickpeas
809 cal · 36g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cigars Filled with Spiced Squash, Ricotta & Pomegranate Seeds
Shatteringly crispy pastry rolls stuffed with creamy-sweet-tangy autumn filling
535 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Oil
Smoky roasted eggplant dip crowned with herbed labneh, crispy garlic chips, and pomegranate-chili oil
351 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Escabeche with Charred Shishito & Crispy Garlic Oil
A contemporary take on Spanish pickled vegetables with creamy, fresh cheese
884 cal · 31g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & Pomegranate
earthy, creamy, jewel-toned
330 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Paneer Tikka Tartine with Pomegranate-Tamarind Gastrique & Microgreens
Spiced paneer on crisp toast with jeweled glaze and peppery greens
879 cal · 26g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Polenta Squares with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Burrata
Golden fried polenta cakes, earthy sautéed mushrooms, fresh burrata, thyme oil, black truffle drizzle
666 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Papas à la Huancaína with Quail Egg & Chili Oil
Roasted potato coins beneath creamy yellow-chili sauce and precious egg
514 cal · 11g protein · 25 min