IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
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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 Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Golden-fried okra coins with cooling yogurt and tart-sweet finish
4668 cal · 19g protein · 31 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
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
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
EasyAppetizer
Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas con Rajas Crema
Crispy squash-blossom pockets with roasted poblano cream
628 cal · 20g protein · 22 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
1302 cal · 14g protein · 45 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas
Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry
934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Okra Shorba—Layered Okra Fritters with Warm Tomato-Yogurt Consommé & Cilantro Oil
Delicate, crispy vegetable fritters swimming in silken, tangy broth
1515 cal · 11g protein · 60 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Patties with Black Garlic Aioli & Charred Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette
Golden-fried, creamy interior, pungent complexity
1160 cal · 5g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil
Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini
437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celeriac Fritters with Brown Butter, Anchovy & Crispy Sage Oil
Root vegetable tempura meets German umami
385 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Burrata Croquettes with Charred Tomato Coulis & Fried Sage Oil
Golden-fried creamy rounds, roasted tomato sauce, herb-infused oil
858 cal · 21g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond Cream
Warm cauliflower beignets with tangy-sweet dip and creamy nut sauce
418 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio Crumble
Golden-fried cheese discs with tart-sweet glaze, crushed pistachios and crispy sage leaves
452 cal · 18g protein · 24 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 Beet & Goat Cheese Bastilla Triangles with Orange Blossom Honey & Black Sesame
Phyllo-wrapped North African pastries with roasted beet and creamy cheese
726 cal · 25g protein · 33 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 Callaloo Fritters with Spiced Lime Crema & Pickled Allspice Onion
Caribbean greens in a crispy shell, cool herb cream, tangy pickled allspice onion
385 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Green Olive Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Hot Honey & Thyme
Creamy burrata in crispy phyllo cups with warm spiced honey and charred olives
788 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Chips with Amchur-Lime Powder & Fried Garlic
Impossibly crispy okra, seasoned with tart dried mango and sharp garlic
1573 cal · 3g protein · 28 min