Vegetable appetizer recipes

This versatile sauce goes great with just about anything! Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and vegetables, spread it on bread, or serve it with grilled chicken. The sauce requires no cooking: everything...

Beans are a great base for delicious and healthy dips, which can be served as an appetizer with vegetables or toast. Make a Tuscan-style dip by tossing white beans with aromatic olive oil,...

Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...

These delicious and healthy patties, rich in protein and fiber, are a cross between Middle Eastern falafel and Mexican chili with beans. In addition to beans, they also use bulgur...

This easy-to-make dip is similar to hummus, but instead of tahini, it uses humble potatoes. This creates a velvety texture without the need to spend money on...

This delicate, bright orange sweet potato dip is a great alternative to hummus. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato pairs beautifully with the savory spices. Serve with sweet potato chips...

Add grilled corn, tomatoes, and green onions to classic guacamole for a delicious smoky flavor. Fresh jalapeño and ground chipotle peppers add a pleasant...

This salad is served on skewers and is perfect for buffets or house parties. The fruits pair beautifully with the vegetables, creating a juicy, light appetizer that's also...

Red onions are slowly simmered in red wine, honey, and red wine vinegar until a sticky, sweet-and-spicy jam forms. Serve it as a side dish with roasted meats or grilled vegetables, or use it in...

All the flavors of traditional nachos in a fun appetizer that's easy to serve and eat. Nachos are baked rolls filled with beans, guacamole, and cheese, with a hearty center of...

Juicy mangoes and jalapeños make this sweet and spicy sauce a refreshing alternative to traditional tomato salsa. A small portion of the ingredients are blended, and the rest are chopped...

The secret ingredient in these latkes (Hanukkah potato pancakes) is celery. It infuses the latkes with its vibrant flavor and makes them juicier. The delicate inner...

Kimbap are Korean rolls that, unlike Japanese sushi and rolls, don't contain raw fish. Instead, they offer a variety of fillings, providing a burst of vibrant flavors. These rolls are made from a sticky...

These cheese-filled meatballs are perfect for the keto diet. They're packed with fiber and protein thanks to the generous amount of broccoli and almond flour, yet incredibly delicious...

These baked potato skins are packed with the delicious flavor of Kansas barbecue. Crispy baked skins, layered with melty cheese, are topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and...

If you're new to jicama and don't know where to begin, try this simple appetizer that can be served with drinks or as a side dish to your main course. Jicama...

Using cabbage leaves instead of lavash is a brilliant idea for a quick, tasty, low-calorie, and colorful appetizer for guests. Before wrapping the filling in the leaves, steam them a bit...

These stuffed cherry tomatoes are a perfect blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. The rich walnut flavor is enhanced by Parmesan cheese, zesty arugula, and sweet tomatoes.

Caramelizing onions usually requires a lot of attention and time. Long, low-heat sautéing ensures the perfect result: tender, evenly golden, and sweet onions. But...

Try the amazing combination of peach jam with yellow mustard, diced spiced ham, and deep-fried onion slices, all served on crispy, cheese-topped potato skins. Such a...

This mayonnaise-based dip gets its wonderful flavor from the addition of tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and tarragon. Simply blend all the ingredients together, and it's ready to use.

Crispy cauliflower chips are a reality! This low-calorie, delicious snack is ready in less than half an hour. For this recipe, you'll need cauliflower rice. You can use store-bought...

This potato skin appetizer was inspired by chaat, a popular Indian street food. The crispy potato skins are infused with the sweet, spicy, sour, and tangy flavors of three sauces...

After holiday dinners, baked vegetables are often leftover. They make a quick and tasty appetizer the next day, especially handy if you have overnight guests.

A simple set of ingredients in perfect proportions makes this Mexican dip a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Unlike traditional guacamole, this recipe omits the...

Make your own French fries and a delicious cheese sauce that's just as good as the fast-food version. Before baking, sprinkle the fries with a spice mix of garlic and...

If your greens in the fridge are starting to wilt, it's time to give them another chance! You won't be able to make a beautiful salad, but you can make a vibrant, savory jam for appetizers. It's the perfect way to save...

Even if you're not a mushroom fan, you'll be hard-pressed to resist these delicious beer-battered button mushrooms. These are made with cremini mushrooms, the more mature button mushrooms with brown caps, and...

You'll be delighted not only by the spicy potato filling of these samosas, but also by the dough, which underwent numerous tests before achieving the result that everyone loves Indian...

Hummus prepared according to this recipe is very similar to the classic version you'll find in Israel. The flavor is rich and full-bodied, with just the right amount of citrusy tang. Despite the fact that...

Delight your friends with a fragrant, mouth-watering appetizer packed with flavor. Grilled corn is tossed in a cheese sauce with roasted bell peppers and spicy chili peppers...

This quick and delicious dip starts with canned black-eyed beans. Toss them with grated cheddar, chopped pickled jalapeños, and butter, and...

This version of guacamole is made with papaya chunks, which infuse the appetizer with a sweet flavor and pair perfectly with a purée of fiery habanero peppers and cilantro. The flavor is...

Stuffed mushrooms with a meat filling are juicy on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. This is all thanks to the layer of breadcrumbs sprinkled on the mushroom filling before baking.

Smoked paprika, fried green onions, and pickled piquillo peppers infuse garlicky hummus with a whole host of flavors. Transform store-bought hummus into a sophisticated appetizer perfect for...

Spanish tapas bars typically serve pintxos, small snacks held together with toothpicks (pincho means "skewer" in Spanish). Pintxos differ from more well-known tapas not only in the inserted toothpick...

Make delicious and crispy BBQ-flavored potato chips using only natural ingredients, no artificial flavors or enhancers. Thinly slice the potatoes...

Real maple syrup and crispy bits of fried bacon come together in this creamy Greek yogurt dip for a wonderful breakfast snack...

To make delicious and healthy guacamole, in addition to avocado, you'll need chopped red onion, some jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a lime for juicing. Just stir all the ingredients together...

Naturally sweet carrots are a great base for a thick Asian-inspired dipping sauce. Roast them in the oven for a richer flavor, then whisk them together with miso paste, ginger, and rice vinegar...

Unlike other popular dips, beetroot dip is much healthier, yet just as smooth and delicious. It's made with roasted beets, which are blended with cashew butter in...

For appetizers at a house party, make three simple dips with popular pizza flavors. All three start with the same tomato and pepperoni sauce base, then top each with different...

This recipe transforms raw cashews into a velvety, delicious cheese dip without the cheese that everyone will love. To thoroughly beat the cashews and grind them with the other ingredients until...

Stuffed mushrooms are an easy-to-make yet impressive appetizer. This recipe stuffs mushroom caps with a mixture of Spanish chorizo, Spanish...

This simplified version of guacamole uses lemon juice instead of traditional lime juice for the dressing, and hot pepper sauce instead of jalapeño pepper. Chop the avocado, red onion, tomato, and...

You can always make a crowd-pleasing appetizer with frozen and canned vegetables. In this recipe, Guy Fieri adds creamed spinach, thawed artichokes,...

This fresh sauce delivers all the flavors of guacamole in a salsa with chunky vegetables. Grape tomatoes, avocado, sweet onion, and cilantro are finely chopped and seasoned with lime juice. The highlight of this...

This appetizer combines two popular Mexican party treats: salsa and tequila! Tequila is added directly to the salsa and paired with fried tomatillos, peppers...

Looking for new dipping ideas for a house party appetizer? Try this healthy, low-calorie option with a Greek salad twist! Traditional salad ingredients include finely chopped...