EasyAppetizer
Crispy Avocado Crudo with Calamansi, Crispy Rice Paper & Cured Fish Oil
Thinly sliced avocado, calamansi vinaigrette, crispy rice paper shards, smoked fish oil
636 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
Diet & meal · 41 recipes
Vegan Appetizer Recipes
Vegan appetizer ideas — fully plant-based recipes — no dairy, no eggs, all flavour. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 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
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
354 cal · 8g protein · 20 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
557 cal · 7g protein · 43 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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
645 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 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
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
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
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Smoky eggplant purée topped with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and crispy sage leaves
457 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Papad with Spiced Beet-Coconut Spread & Pomegranate Pearls
Shattering papad with creamy spiced dip and jeweled pomegranate garnish
371 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Frico with Charred Lime & Spiced Cashew Cream
Shoestring cassava crisps with creamy, spiced dip
4598 cal · 11g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Miso-Caramel Dipping Sauce
Delicate, shatteringly crispy tofu skin enveloping herbs and aromatics, with a salty-sweet-savory dip.
325 cal · 13g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lentil & Garlic Cakes with Tamarind-Pomegranate Glaze & Pomegranate Arils
Golden fried cakes of tempered red lentils, crowned with sweet-sour glaze and jewel-like fruit
615 cal · 13g protein · 33 min