If you’re looking for the best vegan appetizers yet, these healthy gluten-free recipes have your jam. They rock mouthwateringly delicious plant-based foods.
These delicious vegan appetizers are great for parties, get-togethers, family pizza night, big events. They pack boatloads of essential nutrients into finger foods.
In fact one of the reasons I love finger foods so much is because some days of the week they’re literally my only meal: crudites with a creamy rich sauce, vegan falafel with tahini and tofu, hummus with pita or freshly baked sourdough bread, chips and salsa with a rich bowl of guac.
They’re delicious, as I’m sure you know, and it’s easy to fill up. Your guests will think so too if you serve them at an event.
These recipes are organic, vegan, and gluten-free.
1. Veggies and Dip (Crudites)
Crudite platters, i.e., raw veggies with dip, are a go-to for every occasion under the sun.
And a healthy one too!
Assort a rich dip or dips on a platter with a little pizazz — wildflowers, garnish, blueberries, nuts and seeds — then assemble your favorite veggies around the pool.
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.
- Purple cabbage.
- Fresh herbs.
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2. Chips and Salsa
We all know that chips and salsa are perennial, but nothing beats an epic homemade batch with organic stone ground chips.
Add a little guac to the mix and triple the phytonutrients.
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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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Tahini (Falafel Sauce)
Falafel is typically paired with tahini, an ethnic favorite made with sesame seeds and olive oil.
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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 a surefire hit for parties, picnics, barbecues.
Serve with ketchup, Ranch, Thousand Island, spicy dill.
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6. Mixed Nuts
Mixed nut bowls are one of easiest appetizers ever. They’re 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 bag of mixed nuts—they’re clearly a win.
Rock with tongs and tiny biodegradable cups.
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7. Dried Fruit
Like mixed nuts, organic dried fruits are easy. They’re also very rich. One report notes they rock as many or more polyphenols than fresh fruit.
Serve with tongs or chopsticks and tiny biodegradable cups.
Epic Dried Fruits
- Raisins.
- Cranberries.
- Coconut.
- Blueberries.
- Dates.
- Prunes.
- Apricots.
- Pineapple.
- Mango.
- Papaya.
- Cherries.
- Plums.
- Bananas.
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8. Vegan Hummus
If you’ve never tried your hand at making homemade hummus, you should give it a whirl. It’s incredibly delicious!
It rocks with pita, crudites, chips, crackers, falafel, sourdough bread. And if you love chickpeas as much as I do, it’s a win.
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9. Potato Wedges
Homemade potato wedges are exceptionally tasty, and especially with dips.
Top with parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onions, nutritional yeast.
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10. Vegan Pesto
Homemade vegan pesto is a go-to. It rocks with pita, crudites, chips, crackers, and more.
It’s also a win on buckwheat pizza, pasta, and veggie tofu.
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