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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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Sweet corn tamale cakes (Cheesecake Factory corn cakes copycat) served on a white plate with black bean salsa on the side.

These flavorful, delicious, sweet corn tamale cakes are a healthy copycat makeover of the classic Cheesecake Factory recipe!

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes (Cheesecake Factory Copycat!)

Air fryer frozen tater tots served with ketchup on a white countertop.

These air fryer frozen tater tots are perfectly crispy and golden and take less than 30 minutes to make! Super simple and incredibly versatile!

Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots

Copycat Chick-Fil-A kale salad served in a white salad bowl, garnished with almonds, top view.

This copycat Chick-Fil-A kale salad is easy to make, ready in just 10 minutes, and makes the perfect light lunch or side dish!

Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad (Copycat Recipe!)

Healthy asparagus soup without cream served in a white bowl, garnished with asparagus spears and pumpkin seeds on a white background.

This asparagus soup without cream is easy, healthy and vegan friendly too! Takes only 30 minutes to make and works as a light lunch or side!

Vegan Asparagus Soup

easy vegan bruschetta with tomatoes and white beans on a plate topped with basil

This vegan bruschetta has tomatoes, zucchini, basil, and white beans on top of a whole wheat baguette, with 5 other variations included!

Vegan Bruschetta (5 Ways!)

Collage of vegetarian Christmas appetizers on a white background.

Enjoy these 70+ best appetizers for Christmas that are sure to be crowd pleasers at any holiday dinner! Easy, delicious, and family friendly!

70+ Delicious Christmas Appetizers

Apple walnut salad with cranberries, dates, and feta served on a white serving plate.

Apple Walnut Salad is ready in minutes and combines mixed greens, tart Granny Smith apple, and toasted walnuts with a homemade vinaigrette.

Apple Walnut Salad

Easy vegan minestrone soup served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Healthy vegan minestrone soup is warming, comforting and packed with flavor. Family-friendly, easily made gluten-free and a one-pot meal!

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Easy Greek fries with feta, parsley, onions, and tzatziki dip on the side, served on a white plate.

Delicious and satisfying Greek fries, loaded with feta cheese, onion, and herbs is the ultimate side dish, snack, or appetizer!

Greek Fries

Collage of the best Thanksgiving appetizers on a white background.

This list of 103 best Thanksgiving appetizers are guaranteed to wow your guests! Healthy, family friendly, plant based, and delicious!

103 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

Healthy mashed potatoes in a white bowl against a blue and white cloth.

Healthy mashed potatoes are the ULTIMATE comfort food! Just 5 ingredients, creamy, rich, vegan, gluten-free, and family-friendly too!

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Carrot potato soup, served in a dark grey bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

This creamy, healthy, easy carrot potato soup is comforting, filling, and full of rich flavor. Great for an appetizer, side, or a light meal!

Carrot Potato Soup

Easy Chipotle corn salsa served in a black bowl with a tortilla chip as a garnish.

This Chipotle copycat roasted chili corn salsa recipe is slightly sweet, spicy, and great served over burrito bowls, in tacos, or with chips!

Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)

Butternut squash bisque, served in a white bowl, garnished with pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of cream.

Creamy, healthy, butternut squash bisque is delicious, gluten-free, can easily be made vegan, and is the best soup ever!

Butternut Squash Bisque

Pumpkin and sweet potato soup, served in a blue bowl, topped with fresh herbs and coconut cream.

This comforting pumpkin and sweet potato soup will warm you up, fill your belly, & tantalize your taste buds! Healthy, vegan, gluten-free!

Pumpkin And Sweet Potato Soup

Cucumber gazpacho topped with fresh herbs in a white bowl.

Cucumber gazpacho with honeydew and mint is colorful, refreshing, and the perfect cold soup for hot days. Just blend and serve!

Cucumber Gazpacho

Cornbread gluten free stuffing, served in a white casserole dish, garnished with fresh herbs.

This healthy and vegan friendly gluten free stuffing can be enjoyed by all! With traditional seasonings It bakes up light, and fluffy!

Cornbread Gluten Free Stuffing

Roasted pumpkin quinoa salad on a white serving platter.

Roasted pumpkin salad is flavorful, comforting, and healthy! Great as a side dish but hearty enough to be a main meal too! Vegan & GF!

Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Air fryer pizza rolls topped with basil on a cutting board.

Homemade air fryer pizza rolls are the perfect after-school snack or weeknight meal. Made with only all-natural ingredients!

Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Easy vegan taquitos topped with vegan sour cream, salsa and served on a white platter with lettuce and limes.

Easy vegan taquitos are crispy on the outside, with a creamy, spicy bean filling on the inside. Makes a delicious dinner, snack, or side dish!

Vegan Taquitos

Easy mushroom fritters stacked on a white plate with dipping sauce on the side.

Flavorful, crispy mushroom fritters are the best side dish! They're easy to make, pan fried, and are great served with a dipping sauce!

Mushroom Fritters (Mushroom Pancakes)

Collage of vegan and vegetarian appetizers on a white background.

This list of the 60 Best Healthy Vegan & Vegetarian Appetizers has something for everyone! Click to find your next favorite recipe!

60 Best Healthy Vegan & Vegetarian Appetizers

A large white platter with sliced avocado sushi rolls laid out with soy sauce and pink ginger.

This easy avocado sushi roll recipe is a great way to create vegan sushi rolls filled with creamy avocado, sushi rice, & is ready in 25 min!

Avocado Sushi Roll

Rich and delicious cranberry sauce made with dried cranberries in a small white dish.

Sweet, tangy, healthy cranberry sauce from dried cranberries is an easy, 20 minute recipe, guaranteed to be the star of the holidays!

Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries

healthy easy vegan air fryer tempeh recipe on a white plate with greens

Crispy air fryer tempeh is smoky, satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy this plant-based protein with a homemade marinade in under 30 minutes!

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh

italian chickpea soup

Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, onions, and fresh rosemary make this creamy garbanzo soup delicious and savory. Protein-packed and gluten-free!

Creamy Garbanzo Bean Soup

Three bowls of Italian Chickpea soup on the counter.

Italian Chickpea Tomato Soup with carrots, spinach, and rosemary is healthy, nutritious, and comforting. Gluten-free and easily made vegan!

Italian Chickpea Soup

Refreshing, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make, avocado green goddess dressing is packed with fresh herbs and will elevate any dish!

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

A large amount of deviled eggs without mayo on a serving platter, close up on the garnishes.

This healthy deviled eggs without mayo is a lightened up version of a classic. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, flavorful & delicious!

Healthy Deviled Eggs Without Mayo

Mexican fruit salad with tajin seasoning, cilantro and fresh lime served in a bowl with a fork.

Mexican Fruit Salad: an unexpectedly delicious sweet and spicy fruit salad! Great for picnics, barbecues, side dishes, and snacks!

Mexican Fruit Salad

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