IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & White Miso Dip with Toasted Pita Chips
Smoky, umami-rich eggplant purée with white miso and sesame oil—a diner-inspired dip with real depth.
606 cal · 16g protein · 28 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft Yolk
Shattered phyllo tubes meet umami-bright dipping sauce and a jammy egg yolk treasure
536 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Miso Eggplant Rounds with Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Capers
Silky roasted eggplant coated in miso and toasted panko, seared until golden, dressed with an airy ponzu foam.
692 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Delicate potato cakes with umami depth, served with silky aioli.
789 cal · 6g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli, Crispy Garlic Chips & Dukka Dust
Korean rolled omelette reimagined as an elegant composed bite
1041 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato Bruciato
Smoked cauliflower steaks with romesco, bottarga roe and burnt breadcrumbs
439 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot Oil
Layered crispy corn tostadas, charred poblano purée, pickled onion, queso fresco, and shallot-chile oil
996 cal · 22g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Potato Starch Croquetas with Ají Amarillo Crema, Charred Lime & Pickled Red Onion
Crunchy exterior, creamy center, acidic finish
987 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown
560 cal · 14g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Avocado & Crispy Shallot Tostadas with Lime Aioli
Crispy masa cup, buttery avocado, spicy aioli, herb finish
809 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Whipped Garlic Feta & Charred Lemon
Crunchy golden fritters, creamy feta dip, sharp citrus
714 cal · 27g protein · 22 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Fattoush Phyllo Cones with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pomegranate & Burnt Garlic Oil
Herbaceous salad meets Middle Eastern pastry in a playful hand-held bite
827 cal · 21g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Plantain & Causa Avocado Towers with Aji Verde Aioli
Stacked golden-fried plantain rounds layered with creamy yellow potato causa and ripe avocado, crowned with a zesty green chili aioli
742 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Saganaki with Thyme Honey & Charred Figs
Golden crispy cheese, warm honey, caramelized figs
655 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Toasts
Smoky baingan bharta meets jeweled pomegranate and whole-grain crunch
682 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Bolinhos de Aipim com Catupiry e Jalapeño Frito
Cassava-cheese fritters with crispy jalapeño & lime crema
536 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Corn & Avocado Tlayuda Cones
Charred blue corn, silky avocado mousse, crispy shallot oil, queso fresco
571 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Charred Apricot & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet-salty, smoky, utterly original—12 minutes, one skillet.
536 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet Chili & Lime Dip
Golden, crunchy exterior; silky warm center
602 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Escabeche with Charred Shishito & Crispy Garlic Oil
A contemporary take on Spanish pickled vegetables with creamy, fresh cheese
520 cal · 18g protein · 50 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.
