11 Vegetarian Party Appetizer Recipes for All Your Gatherings
Dana Sandonato
Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!
Between food sensitivities and differing lifestyles, pleasing everyone can be harrrrrd. But choosing and prepping your party menu can be fun again, starting with these recipes. From colorful spring rolls to crispy tofu, these vegetarian appetizers will have plant-eaters AND meat-lovers swooning during any festivity. Click through for all the veggie deliciousness.
Tofu Banh Mi Vegan Sliders: This veg spin on a meaty classic features crispy marinated tofu replacing the usual shredded pork. (via The Stingy Vegan)
Veggie Rainbow Wraps With Peanut Almond Lime Sauce: Eat the rainbow with this mix of colorful veggie wraps. They're served with an addicting peanut sauce you'll totally double dip for. (via The Endless Meal)
Golden Beet Hummus: This dip marches to its own beet with root veg and lentils for a tasty change from the classic hummus. (via My Berkeley Kitchen)
Pine Nut Hummus Mediterranean Pastry Squares: Fluffy, flaky, and downright dreamy, these pastry squares are slathered with nutty hummus and topped with fresh veggies for a wholesome yet delectable snack. (via The Every Kitchen)
Extra Crispy Honey Teriyaki Cauliflower Bites: These crunchy bites are tossed in a lip-smacking sauce that will have you craving cauliflower on the reg. (via Wry Toast)
Spinach, Feta, Mushroom, and Pesto Filo Triangles: Sinking your teeth into flaky filo pastry is always a treat, but even more so when it's bursting with tender spinach, hearty mushrooms, and tangy feta. (via Cloudy Kitchen)
Rainbow Spring Rolls With Sweet Chili Mango Sauce: These vibrant rolls are rolled up with crisp fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and juicy mango. (via Get Inspired Everyday!)
Chanterelle Mushroom Crostini With Ricotta, Thyme, and Honey: You just can't beat tender garlicky mushrooms — unless, of course, you plop those mushrooms onto crostini smeared with pillowy ricotta. (via Girl Heart Food)
Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip: We can go ahead and call this fabulously creamy dip healthy with its hearty cannellini beans and fresh ingredients. (via Bunsen Burner Bakery)
Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese Balls: These cheesy wonders happen to be gluten-free and vegan thanks to some cashew wizardry, and they're cleverly packed with hidden veggies. WIN. (via Veggies Don't Bite)
Taco Cups With Black Beans and Avocado: This tasty little appetizer gives you everything you love about tacos in one single bite with spiced rice, hearty beans, peppers, and avocado. (via Vegan Heaven)
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Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!