EasyAppetizer
Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy Bread
Creamy, tart, alive—the dinner-party opener
386 cal · 14g protein · 18 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.
Easy
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Breadfruit Fritters with Tamarind-Allspice Dipping Sauce
Golden-fried breadfruit rounds with spiced Caribbean tape sauce
366 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Espinacas a la Catalana con Pasas, Piñones & Ajo Quemado
Wilted spinach with golden raisins, pine nuts, and burnt garlic oil
644 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Cancha Dorada—Crispy Roasted Corn with Lime, Chili & Fresh Cheese Crumble
Addictive golden corn kernels with bursts of heat, acid, and salty queso fresco
379 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton-Wrapped Lucuma (Peruvian Fruit) Croquetas with Spiced Crema
Golden crispy, creamy Andean fruit heart, tangy-spiced dip
762 cal · 5g protein · 20 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
Whipped Feta, Walnut & Pomegranate Dip with Charred Bread
Tangy, creamy, topped with jewels and oil
438 cal · 16g protein · 16 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Warm Lemon & Oregano
Golden, cheesy, tangy—a Greek taverna classic in minutes
779 cal · 32g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Cones with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate
Spiced chickpea crisps, whipped yogurt, bright pomegranate seeds, cilantro
430 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Mango-Habanero Drizzle
Savory-spicy Caribbean greens with fruity heat
522 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritter with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Herb-studded vegetable fritter with a spicy, creamy dip and sweet-tart glaze
940 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Black Garlic & Huitlacoche Crispy Masa Cylinders with Lime Crema & Burnt Corn Oil
Crispy corn masa filled with umami corn fungus, silken lime cream, toasted garlic
914 cal · 9g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Fig Jam & Oregano Oil
fried cheese magic—salty, crispy, warm inside
836 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate Arils
Eggplant parcels en papillote revealing creamy burrata, toasted pine nut sauce and jeweled pomegranate
624 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream
Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse
447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili Oil
Starchy, crunchy, umami-forward—fried & plated in 18 minutes
890 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Fig & Thyme Jam
Pan-fried kefalograviera cheese with warm spiced fig compote
870 cal · 31g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip
532 cal · 13g protein · 22 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Oil
Savory-spicy starter with cooling crema
593 cal · 17g protein · 24 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 Tofu Skin Rolls with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce & Sesame
Golden, delicate bean curd rolls with an umami-rich warm sauce
545 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
362 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 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.
