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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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Healthy potato salad without eggs served on a white plate with a wooden spoon.

This delicious, healthy, easy potato salad without eggs is the perfect recipe for bbq season, birthday parties, picnics & get togethers!

Potato Salad Without Eggs

Loaded veggie nachos piled with veggies, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, olives served on a white platter.

These cheesy, loaded veggie nachos are super satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes! Gluten-free, healthy, and totally delicious!

Loaded Veggie Nachos

Bruschetta burrata toasts with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a balsamic glaze served on a wooden cutting board.

This quick & easy bruschetta burrata recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Delicious and satisfying, great for an appetizer, snack or light lunch!

Bruschetta Burrata

vegan easy air fryer jicama fries in a white serving dish

Air Fryer Jicama Fries are crispy, flavorful, super easy, & the perfect side dish. They're low carb, keto, kid-friendly, vegan & gluten free!

Air Fryer Jicama Fries

Butter bean hummus served in a bowl, with olive oil drizzled on top and crackers on the side.

Creamy healthy butter bean hummus is easy to make and totally delicious! Ready in just 5 minutes, this no chickpea hummus is the perfect dip!

Butter Bean Hummus

Roasted beet and feta salad with walnuts and mixed greens, served on a large white serving platter.

This beetroot and feta salad recipe is slightly sweet, salty, healthy, and totally delicious! Great as a side dish or light main dish!

Beetroot And Feta Salad

easy healthy low carb keto creamed spinach recipe in a serving pan

This keto creamed spinach is a rich and creamy low-carb side dish! This creamy dip is gluten-free, family friendly, and easy to make!

Keto Creamed Spinach

crispy easy homemade baked parmesan truffle fries recipe with garlic

These tasty, crispy, garlic parmesan truffle fries are baked instead of fried, are super easy to make, and are a great snack or side dish!

Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe

healthy easy air fryer banana chips in a white bowl

Homemade air fryer banana chips (plantain chips) are crispy, sweet, easy, & healthy! Perfect for anyone looking for vegan air fryer recipes!

Air Fryer Banana Chips

quick healthy cornbread recipe cut into cubes

This ultimate healthy cornbread recipe is soft, slightly sweet and low calorie! This easy recipe can also be made gluten free or vegan too!

Healthy Cornbread

Authentic Lebanese lentil soup served in a white bowl, garnished with parsley.

Rich, hearty, authentic Lebanese lentil soup (shorbet adas) is warming and satisfying, perfect for a family-friendly weeknight meal!

Lebanese Lentil Soup

Yeast free vegan flatbread stacked on a cutting board.

This vegan flatbread recipe is soft and fluffy, simple to make, and versatile too! It's made with pantry staples & dairy-free milk.

Vegan Flatbread (Vegan Naan Recipe)

Pineapple pico de gallo served in a white bowl, garnished with jalapenos.

This sweet and spicy pineapple pico de gallo is a fun twist on your traditional salsa with just 7 simple ingredients. Vegan & gluten free!

Pineapple Pico De Gallo

Oven roasted green beans and potatoes on a sheet pan.

Oven roasted green beans and potatoes is the side dish that will keep your family coming back for more! Just 35 minutes with one sheet pan!

Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes

Avocado toast with honey and red chili flakes on a white plate.

This avocado toast with honey is topped with red pepper flakes for a complimentary sweet and spicy flavor! A super simple 10-minute recipe.

Avocado Toast With Honey

Instant pot popcorn served in a white bowl on a white countertop.

Make your favorite movie-time snack in your pressure cooker! This instant pot popcorn is easy, mess-free, and perfectly crisp.

Instant Pot Popcorn

Air fryer tofu nuggets on a plate with lemon and parsley as a garnish.

Ever tried cooking tofu in your air fryer? Fast, easy & flavorful, air fryer tofu nuggets are the perfect snack for the whole family!

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Mexican bean soup served in a bowl topped with avocado and tortilla chips.

This delicious, comforting Mexican Bean Soup is full of authentic Mexican flavors. Easy, healthy, and versatile, great for the whole family!

Mexican Bean Soup

4 ingredient potato soup served in a white bowl, topped with green onions and shredded cheese.

This 4 ingredient potato soup is a thick and creamy one-pot dish with just milk, onion, butter, & potatoes! It's super easy comfort food!

4 Ingredient Potato Soup

Baked vegetable au gratin in a baking dish.

This vegetable au gratin features crisp, tender vegetables smothered in a cheesy sauce, then topped with crispy breadcrumbs and parmesan.

Vegetable Au Gratin

Hummus without garlic (no garlic hummus) in a white bowl garnished with parsley and paprika.

Hummus without garlic that's smooth, creamy, and so fresh! With only seven ingredients and a few simple steps you can make homemade hummus!

Hummus Without Garlic (No Garlic Hummus!)

Vegan potato pancakes on a white plate.

With just 5 ingredients plus spices, these vegan potato pancakes feature golden brown, crispy edges and creamy centers! Gluten-free & delish!

Vegan Potato Pancakes

Healthy vegetarian taco soup topped with cilantro and cheese in a white bowl.

This creamy vegetarian taco soup is packed full of Mexican flavors, super easy, and total comfort food! Gluten free and easily made vegan!

Vegetarian Taco Soup (Vegan Option Included!)

Grilled cheese pita sandwiches on a white platter.

This grilled cheese pita sandwich is like everything you love about a traditional grilled cheese, with a Mediterranean twist!

Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich

Homemade cheese buns on a white plate.

Delicious, soft, cheddar cheese buns are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and make the perfect dinner roll alternative!

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Buns

Cucumber gazpacho topped with fresh herbs in a white bowl.

This cucumber gazpacho is light, refreshing, and so easy to make! Cucumber, honeydew and mint make for a perfect appetizer or simple side!

Cucumber Gazpacho (Easy Recipe!)

Oven roasted broccoli and potatoes with parmesan and garlic in a serving bowl.

Roasted broccoli and potatoes are the ultimate side dish! They're easy to make, perfectly crisp, and seasoned with garlic herbs and parmesan.

Roasted Broccoli And Potatoes With Parmesan

easy healthy vegetarian low carb zucchini pizza boats recipe on a white tray

Easy, tasty vegetarian zucchini pizza boats have everything you love about pizza made low-carb & healthy! Family friendly & gluten-free!

Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini Pizza Boats

easy guyanese roti recipe on a white plate

Guyanese roti is a popular flatbread in India and parts of the Caribbean, served alongside bold and flavorful dishes. It's easy and delicious.

Guyanese Roti (Paratha Oil Roti Recipe)

2 minute vegan aioli recipe in a glass jar

This creamy Vegan Aioli takes any vegan sandwich and makes it better! It's made with 5 basic ingredients and tastes just like garlic mayo.

Vegan Aioli (2 Minute, Easy Recipe!)

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