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Vegetarian Appetizers

Healthy, plant based appetizers are the perfect complement to my favorite entrees and dinner party menus! You can also make a small batch for a snack or turn them into a complete meal.

These vegetarian appetizers are great for entertaining or making a casual day feel like a special occasion. Be sure to try reader favorites like these vegan empanadas, vegan bruschetta, our mushroom flatbread, or veggie quesadillas!

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My creamy healthy butter bean hummus is easy to make and totally delicious! Ready in just 5 minutes, it's the perfect appetizer or dip!

Butter Bean Hummus

Enjoy my easy, creamy vegan macaroni salad, made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for picnics and BBQs.

Vegan Macaroni Salad

My gluten-free and vegan loaded baked potatoes have a crisp outer layer with a buttery soft inside. The perfect side dish or easy meal.

Vegan Loaded Baked Potato

My light and airy Greek hummus recipe has hints of tangy lemon and Kalamata olives. It is the perfect appetizer or snack, ready in 5 minutes!

Greek Hummus Recipe

My gluten-free dairy free mashed potatoes are creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The perfect side dish for the holidays or comforting meals.

Dairy Free Almond Milk Mashed Potatoes

An ultra-creamy mushroom soup without cream! Loaded with mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs it's a comforting, hearty and healthy soup!

Mushroom Soup Without Cream

My creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip is a healthy, dairy-free appetizer made with simple, whole-food ingredients.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Miso mushrooms are a comforting, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as an appetizer.

Miso Mushrooms

2 minute vegan aioli recipe in a glass jar

My creamy vegan garlic aioli takes any vegan sandwich and makes it better! It's made with 5 basic ingredients and is super easy to make!

Vegan Garlic Aioli

My easy vegan jalapeno poppers are the perfect appetizer filled with creamy queso and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. The best party food!

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Edamame guacamole with tortilla chips in a white bowl.

This edamame guacamole recipe with no avocado is the perfect healthy dip! Low in calories and fat, and easy and quick to make!

Edamame Guacamole Without Avocado

My hearty gluten-free and vegan spaghetti squash soup is super easy to make, healthy, and a great family friendly meal!

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Soup

Delicious, easy tofu meatballs are a plant-based take on traditional meatballs. Super hearty, meaty, great on its own or on top of pasta!

Tofu Meatballs

My easy rice cooker cilantro lime rice is perfect for taco bowls, burritos, or fajitas! Vegan, gluten-free, and uses just 4 ingredients.

4 Ingredient Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker Recipe)

Tandoori cauliflower tikka arranged on a white plate with a yogurt dipping sauce on the side.

My fragrant, spiced, roasted tandoori cauliflower recipe is naturally gluten-free, low carb, and great as a appetizer, side dish or snack!

Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower

Collage of vegan party food ideas on a white background.

This list of easy, healthy, vegan party food & finger food ideas is incredible! These foods are delicious & dairy-free for your next party!

65 Vegan Party Food Ideas

With just five ingredients, my pear and gorgonzola pizza with walnuts is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! It's sweet, savory and delicious!

Pear And Gorgonzola Pizza With Walnuts

My tomato soup with canned tomatoes is comfort in a bowl! With just 4 ingredients (+ salt & pepper), you will love this easy tomato soup!

Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes

Perfect for a light lunch or healthy breakfast, a slice of my avocado toast with egg and tomato is rich in protein and healthy fats.

Avocado Toast With Egg And Tomato

A stack of white bowls with parchment paper and vegan poutine style french fries in them next to a towel and jar of gravy.

Make my easy vegan poutine recipe with just 3 ingredients – fries, vegan gravy, and vegan cheese curds! It's the best comfort food!

Vegan Poutine Recipe

My easy vegan gluten-free green bean casserole features savory mushrooms, creamy sauce, and crispy onions. Ready in one hour!

Vegan Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

My easy vegan cheese curds recipe will give you the perfect dairy-free cheesy topping for vegan poutine, burgers, nachos, and more!

Homemade Vegan Cheese Curds

My vegan chicken noodle soup is made with simple ingredients for the perfect cozy meal! Loaded with veggies and protein-rich chickpeas.

Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

My amazing patatas bravas recipe is easy to make with a healthy oven fried twist. The creamy vegan sauce puts it over the top!

Vegan Patatas Bravas

My vegan orzo salad is a 20 minute recipe you won't want to miss!! It's super easy, packed with flavor, and ready in minutes.

Vegan Orzo Salad

My crispy, flavorful vegan pigs in a blanket recipe are super easy to make and are great as an appetizer, snack, or for feeding a crowd!

Vegan Pigs In A Blanket

Cut vegan summer rolls on a white plate with brown dipping sauce on the side.

If you’re looking for a fun, tasty way to use up veggies, my vegan summer rolls recipe is just the thing! Customize the gluten-free rolls with your favorite vegetables and fillings, and dip into a drool-worthy sauce for a traditional Vietnamese experience. Within 10 minutes, you will have a healthy appetizer, snack, or lunch packed […]