EasyAppetizer
Miso Butter Crostini with Crispy Shallots
Umami-packed, crunchy, and unexpectedly festive
683 cal · 11g protein · 17 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.
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Charred Pineapple & Jalapeño Crostini with Whipped Feta
Sweet-heat and creamy tang—an unexpected New Year opening.
489 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Baked Burrata with Roasted Red Pepper & Pine Nut Oil
Molten, elegant, ready in 12 minutes.
612 cal · 24g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu & Black Garlic Bites with Scallion Oil
Umami-forward, unexpected, genuinely craveable.
326 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Sage & Brown Butter Oyster Crackers
Toasted, herby, utterly crunchy
178 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Beet & Goat Cheese Custard in Crispy Tuile Cone with Pomegranate-Black Garlic Gelée
Unexpected geometry and umami-sweet drama in each bite
487 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus Cones with Crispy Chickpea Crumble
A hand-held, build-your-own dip concept—unexpected and interactive.
396 cal · 9g protein · 48 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Christophene (Chayote) Rounds with Charred Lime Cream & Pomegranate-Habanero Oil
Pan-fried tropical squash discs with tart-spicy drizzle and bright pomegranate pop
555 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & Yogurt
Vibrant vegetable fritters with sour-sweet glaze
629 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Cigars with Charred Tomato Jam & Whipped Feta
Silken vegetable parcels, concentrated fruit intensity, creamy tang
814 cal · 16g protein · 85 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Quince Paste & Thyme Honey
molten cheese, crispy crust, sweet-savoury clash
1050 cal · 37g protein · 14 min
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Pomegranate-Walnut Muhammara Egg Shakshuka
Creamy walnut-pepper dip baked with eggs, pomegranate seeds, burnt lemon oil
603 cal · 11g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Goat Cheese
Smoky charred vegetable tartare with bright acid and herbaceous oil
527 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Croûte with Charred Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Capers & Black Olive Dust
Creamy cheese encased in crispy phyllo, served atop silky-smoky eggplant with Italian complexity
673 cal · 17g protein · 80 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Okra Fritters with Tamarind-Ajwain Glaze
Crispy spiced okra, tangy-fruity glaze, seed finish
664 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Halloumi & Green Fig Tartine
Crispy fried cheese with fig jam, pistachios & wild rocket
517 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Cigars with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Mint Oil
phyllo-wrapped fried cheese with tart glaze, nuts & herb oil
687 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Caramelized Miso Eggplant with Tamarind Gastrique & Crispy Fried Shallots
Tender charred eggplant, glossy miso-caramel, tangy tamarind & allium crunch
568 cal · 7g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups with Burnt Garlic Oil
Smoky eggplant meets tart pomegranate in shattered pastry vessels
596 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Blistered Tomato & Green Peppercorn Misir with Crispy Teff Cones
Ethiopian red lentil dip served in edible teff vessels
817 cal · 23g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic Oil
Raw beet tartare, walnut crunch, umami oil
389 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric-Cured Halloumi with Burnt Honey, Pomegranate & Pistachio Crumble
Pan-seared cheese with caramelized honey, jeweled seeds, and crushed nuts
646 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Artichoke Fundos with Romesco, Manchego Crisp & Aged Sherry Glaze
Pan-fried baby artichoke hearts with roasted pepper sauce, salty cheese crisp, aged sherry reduction
740 cal · 25g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Beet Purée & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Nutty roasted-green-wheat patties, earthy beet, bright tart molasses
680 cal · 26g protein · 30 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.
