SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Okra and Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey
Crispy rounds of sourdough topped with fresh ricotta, charred spiced okra, and a drizzle of cayenne-infused honey.
896 cal · 28g 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Fritters with Green Ají Crema & Charred Lime-Mint Oil
Cassava-corn croquettes with silky green crema and herbaceous chile oil
1018 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate Molasses
Warm roasted beets with pomegranate molasses glaze, crispy tortilla shards, tangy cheese, and toasted seeds
823 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Tomatillo and Crispy Sage Oil Croquettes
A green, herbaceous, textured bite with real surprise
753 cal · 10g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pomegranate Molasses
shatteringly crisp pastry, tangy cheese, and a whisper of pomegranate
829 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Cakes with Avocado, Black Garlic & Lime Oil
Polenta fritters with umami depth and creamy Peruvian contrast
770 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Poblano Relleno Empanadas with Queso Oaxaca & Mole Negra Drizzle
Hand-crimped pastry with roasted poblano, cheese, and dark mole
1308 cal · 29g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Cauliflower Pakora Stack with Cilantro-Coconut Chutney & Crispy Chickpea Threads
Layers of crackle, cream, and herb intensity
634 cal · 19g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón Crudo & Romero Quemado
Charred asparagus, cured ham, crispy rosemary, and brown butter dressing
758 cal · 43g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Beet & Goat Cheese Phyllo Crisp with Crispy Sage Oil
Roasted beets tossed with smoked paprika and goat cheese, baked inside phyllo, finished with herb oil and sage leaves.
507 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Paneer Bhurji Stuffed Pepper Boats with Tamarind Glaze
Charred peppers cradling spiced crumbled paneer
522 cal · 18g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Mushroom Carpaccio with Truffle Oil, Crispy Sage & Aged Parmesan
Raw button mushrooms shaved paper-thin and finished with warm, nutty oil
523 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Tomato Phyllo Cigars with Whipped Ricotta & Burnt Honey
Phyllo-wrapped roasted tomato with cooling ricotta and caramelized honey drizzle
341 cal · 8g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Roasted Celery Root Custard with Crispy Sage & Anchovy Breadcrumb
Silken vegetable custard with savory, herbaceous accents
565 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Fig Molasses & Thyme Oil
Golden, squeaky cheese with sweet-tart depth and herbaceous oil—unexpected, craveable
575 cal · 25g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate Molasses
Layered texture—shattered tortilla, earthy beet, silky avocado, bitter-sweet glaze—in one sophisticated bite
757 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Korean-Style Corn & Cream Cheese Fritter
Crispy corn cakes with melting cream cheese, gochujang glaze and toasted sesame
710 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant & Tahini Fritters with Burnt Lemon Emulsion
Battered, golden fritters with a silky sesame sauce and charred citrus punch.
639 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Anchovy-Caper Brown Butter & Charred Lemon
Tender vegetable, browned, umami-rich sauce
563 cal · 8g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Broccolini & Anchovy Butter Crostini
Toasted sourdough, whipped anchovy butter, charred broccoli, crispy breadcrumb dust and lemon zest
807 cal · 22g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Nori-Wrapped Crispy Tofu Batons with Miso-Bonito Butter & Daikon Greens
Umami-loaded crisps with a beurre blanc twist and peppery greens
696 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Cassava Cakes with Black Garlic & Cilantro Oil
Fried cassava root cakes, aromatic and golden, with umami-rich black garlic dip
575 cal · 4g protein · 38 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.
