These delicious vegan appetizers and finger foods rock everything from barbecues to casual snacks. 💚
These delicious vegan appetizers are great for parties, get-togethers, family pizza nights, casual snacks. They pack boatloads of essential nutrients into tasty finger foods.
One of the reasons I love finger foods so much is because some days of the week, they’re literally my only meal: crudite with a creamy rich sauce, vegan falafel with tahini and tofu, hummus with pita or freshly baked sourdough bread, chips and salsa with a homemade bowl of guac.
They’re tasty, as I’m sure you know, and it’s easy to fill up! Your guests will think so, too, if you serve them at a barbecue or event. 😋
So here are 12 of our favorites:
1. Veggies & Dip (Crudite)
Crudite platters, i.e., raw veggies with dip, are a go-to for every occasion under the sun—from parties and barbecues to the healthiest of snacks. 💚 🌱
Assort a rich dip (or dips) onto a platter with a little pizazz—wildflowers, garnish, microgreens, blueberries, nuts and seeds —then assemble your favorite veggies around them.
Here are some ideas:
Crudite Platter
- Broccoli.
- Cucumbers.
- Cauliflower.
- Bell peppers.
- Snow peas.
- Jicama.
- Mushrooms.
- Celery.
- Artichokes.
- Peppers.
- Greens.
- Fermented veggies.
- Rainbow carrots.
- Radishes.
- Bok choy.
- Sprouts
- Microgreens.
- Purple cabbage.
- Fresh herbs.
Get dip recipes.
2. Chips & Salsa
We all know that chips and salsa are epic, but nothing beats a delicious homemade batch made with fresh organic tomatoes and served with stone ground chips.
Add a little guacamole to the fun and literally triple the nutrients. 💚
Get the recipe.
3. Vegan Falafel
Middle Eastern falafel is a popular plant-based alternative to meat made with chickpeas or fava beans and savory herbs.
Traditionally fried into crispy balls and tucked into pita or served with dip, they’re a gut-healthy, heart-healthy food.
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And by the way, if you’re too busy to make it from scratch you can always use a mix—falafel and pita crackers.
Tahini (Falafel Sauce)
Falafel is typically paired with tahini, an ethnic favorite made with sesame seeds. Get the recipe or tap it premade—tahini.
4. Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are wildly popular and hugely stackable. I use collards, chard, beet greens, mustards, and more.
They’re also infinitely creative when it comes to stuffing—everything from veggies and wild rice to potatoes and tofu.
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5. Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are absolutely delicious, as most folks know. They’re also a hit for parties, picnics, and outdoor events like barbecues.
Serve with ketchup, vegan Ranch dressing, Thousand Island, or spicy dill.
Get the recipe.
6. Mixed Nuts
Mixed nut bowls are one of easiest appetizers ever, and also one of the healthiest! In fact when you consider that a single Brazil nut can cap a full day’s worth of selenium—not to mention the whole kit and kaboodle of a full bag of nuts—they’re clearly a win.
Serve with a spoon and tiny biodegradable cups (mixed nuts.)
7. Dried Fruit
Like mixed nuts, organic dried fruits are easy, yummy, and one report notes they rock as many or more polyphenols than fresh fruit.
Serve with tongs or chopsticks and tiny biodegradable cups.
Dried Fruits
- Raisins.
- Cranberries.
- Lingonberries.
- Coconut.
- Blueberries.
- Dates.
- Prunes.
- Apricots.
- Pineapple.
- Mango.
- Papaya.
- Cherries.
- Plums.
- Bananas.
- Tropical.
- Variety.
8. Vegan Hummus
If you’ve never tried your hand at making homemade hummus, you should give it a spin. It’s high-protein, high-fiber, incredibly delicious, and nutrient-dense.
It rocks with pita, crudites, chips, crackers, falafel, wraps, and sourdough bread. And if you love chickpeas as much as I do, it’s a win. It’s also a complete plant protein with all nine essential amino acids. 😋
Get the recipe.
9. Potato Wedges
Homemade potato wedges are exceptionally tasty, and especially with dips. If you make twice-baked purple potatoes you substantially boost nutrients.
Top with parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onions, and nutritional yeast.
Get the recipe.
10. Vegan Pesto
Homemade vegan pesto is a longtime fave. It rocks with pita, crudite, chips, crackers, vegan wraps, casseroles, and more.
It’s also a no-brainer on buckwheat pizza, pasta, and stir-fried veggie tofu.
Get the recipe, which includes basil, olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, vegan cheese, garlic, pink salt, and nutritional yeast.
11. Vegan Sourdough Croutons
Homemade sourdough croutons are a delicious appetizer and finger food. Cut into large pieces and serve with a dip. They also rock on soups, salads, casseroles, vegan meatloaves, and more.
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12. Sourdough Rolls
Homemade sourdough rolls are a go-to finger food. They rock with dips, falafel, crudite, salads, and baked tofu. You can also halve them into mini sandwiches.
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Takeaway
So whether you’re hosting a barbecue or just looking for a healthy snack, these 12 vegan appetizers and finger foods are a jam. 💚
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