IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
nutty grain patties with earthy roasted beet cream
814 cal · 23g protein · 43 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
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
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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Green Chutney & Yogurt Dip
Golden fried bhindi with herb-bright sauce
467 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & Pomegranate
earthy, creamy, jewel-toned
330 cal · 11g protein · 22 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 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
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
1043 cal · 36g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Cauliflower Fritters with Green Chutney & Pomegranate
Gobi pakora with cilantro-mint dip and jeweled pomegranate arils
535 cal · 15g protein · 20 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
623 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Garlic & Anchovy Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Honey Dip
Golden scallion pancake-style fritters, umami-rich, served with sweet-spicy dipping sauce
466 cal · 13g protein · 18 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro Oil
Crispy-fried wontons filled with spiced eggplant and pomegranate pearls
828 cal · 12g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Golden-fried okra coins with cooling yogurt and tart-sweet finish
726 cal · 19g protein · 31 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Okra Shorba—Layered Okra Fritters with Warm Tomato-Yogurt Consommé & Cilantro Oil
Delicate, crispy vegetable fritters swimming in silken, tangy broth
500 cal · 11g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas
Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry
934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme
Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano
438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Hearts of Palm Pastéis with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis & Crispy Shallot Oil
Crispy fried pastry pillows of spiced hearts of palm with silky pepper sauce
1047 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Semolina & Honey Fritters with Spiced Yogurt
warm, pillowy fried fritters with warm drizzled honey and cooling yogurt
478 cal · 8g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas con Rajas Crema
Crispy squash-blossom pockets with roasted poblano cream
628 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Squid Ink & Cornmeal Crisps with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco & Charred Garlic Oil
squid ink-spiced cornmeal rounds, smoky Spanish pepper sauce, crispy sage leaf
700 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Celeriac Velouté Shooters with Hazelnut Crunch & Brown Butter
A warm, complex first sip—velvety root vegetable meets toasted nut
462 cal · 13g protein · 47 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.
