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These scrumptious vegetarian appetizers will wow your guests! They are absolutely delicious, easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Grab your drink… and get ready to enjoy the party!

If you’re hosting a get-together or looking for a dish to bring to one, these easy veggie appetizers are not only delicious, but also easy to make in large batches and sure to please a hungry crowd.
I love to serve them whenever I’m entertaining also because they are all affordable, super flexible and short-ingredient-list recipes.
Nothing fancy, nothing too complicated, only simple staples and big flavor.
Veggies, artisanal bread, canned legumes, fresh cheese are turned into vegetarian finger food that is colourful, fun, and delicious.
And my family and friends just love them!
We have crispy crostini, bruschetta, and topping galore. Simply slice up some baguette or ciabatta, toast in the oven until crispy. And for the scrumptious topping, the options are endless!
Next, we have focaccia, an amazing savory flatbread that can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven. Top with herbs and sea salt, olives, cherry tomatoes, or get creative with these amazing focaccia toppings. This fluffy bread is economical and so easy to serve.
Finally, no party is complete without dips! Whip up a batch of creamy hummus or tzatziki to serve with pita chips and crudités. Or, try scrumptious sun dried tomato paste, olive tapenade, or go for more indulgent whipped ricotta and delicious cream cheese dips.
And then we have caprese skewers, marinated mozzarella, and spicy olives ready in minutes and perfect if you are short on time!
No matter which vegetarian appetizer recipe you choose, these options are sure to please your guests, economical, but without compromising on flavor and nutrition.
I LOVE them, and I hope you will too!
Vegetarian Appetizers
5-INGREDIENT CARROT FRITTERS
It’s impossible to tire of crispy patties fresh from the oven, they're so crispy and delicious. We also love this appetizer recipe because it uses only 5 inexpensive ingredients, it's easy to whip up in 30 minutes, and great to use up plenty of carrots. How clever is that?
Focaccia with Tomatoes
I know everyone is going to love this focaccia with cherry tomatoes. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfectly soft and chewy and full of juicy tomatoes and fruity olive oil. It's also economical and easy, make a double batch, cut it into bite-size pieces, and share with a happy crowd!
Beet Hummus
You’re going to be dipping everything into this creamy delightful beet hummus. It makes a quick vegetarian appetizer ready in 10 minutes, and it looks and tastes fabulous. It’s also healthy, packed with nutriets, and its vivid colours will bring life to any dining table.
Whipped Ricotta Crostini
Everyone will love the oh-so creamy and fluffy ricotta on crispy bread drizzled with honey and aromatic thyme. Best part? These vegetarian crostini are ready in 15 minutes and make a wonderful appetizer that’s elegant, indulgent and so easy to make.
Bruschetta Dip
In this delicious Italian bruschetta dip the diced ripe tomatoes swim in tomato juices and olive oil infused with garlic and fresh basil. Spread on grilled bread for an authentic Italian experience!
Spicy Olives
What about juicy olives? In these recipe, the amazing, savory olives are flavoured with garlic, herbs and chili. They are a terrific make-ahead appetizer or finger food sure to please a crowd and economical too.
Crostini with Ricotta & Peas
These delicious slices of bread are toasted until crispy and piled with creamy ricotta, tender peas, lemon zest and mint. They are full of fresh flavor and make a simple yet wonderful vegetarian appetizer ready in minutes!
Jalapeño Cream Cheese
Soft, creamy and loaded with terrific flavours, this jalapeño cream cheese is always a huge hit and an absolute breeze to make in just 5 minutes. Serve it up with breadsticks, veggies, crackers or any of your favorite dippers. It's also economical and can be made in advance. Win win.
Breadsticks (grissini)
These Italian breadsticks are not chewy and soft, but they’re long, thin, rustic, crispy AND truly delicious. Serve them with your cheese board, dips or olives, they make a fantastic addition to your appetizer platter and look so fancy. And they’re addictive too!
Garlic Crostini
This crostini recipe is a no brainer, ready in no time and great to customize with your favorite vegetarian add-ins. Serve your garlic crostini along with a wonderful cheese platter, roasted veggies or colorful dips.
Sun Dried Tomato Paste
This deicious sun dried tomato paste with its rich, piquant flavor is quick to make and a big crowd pleaser! Best of all, this easy recipe requires less than 10 minutes, 1 food processor (or a blender), and a handful of ingredients.
Black Pepper Focaccia
Welcome to bread heaven! There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked focaccia coming from the oven. Cut into slices and share with your friends. Its crisp crust, chewy texture and black pepper flavor are simply incredibile!
Green Olive Tapenade
Juicy green olives, sun dried tomatoes, herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil are blended together to create this delicious olive dip at a moment’s notice. It's absolutely a no-brainer, full of fresh flavor and terrific with crackers and toasted bread!
Smoky Beans on Toast
Crunchy, smoky, garliky, these amazing scrumptious beans make a vegetarian bruschetta topping that is so easy to make and so delicious. It's also packed with plant-based protein.
Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Everyone will love this quick bruschetta with mozzarella that’s crispy, juicy and full of fresh flavor. It comes together in no time with a handful of good-quality ingredients, and it’s simple and oh-so delicious!
Super easy focaccia recipe
It’s hard to resist the AMAZING smell of freshly baked focaccia! It's moist, chewy and packed with delicious hints of olive oil. It’s absolutely perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with cheese and various vegetarian appetizers. Added bonus? The no-kead recipe is super easy!
Sun Dried Tomato Cream Cheese
With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for any party or gathering. It tastes delicious, wonderfully creamy, and it's great with tortilla chips and crispy pita bread. Make it ahead of time, it keeps very well in the fridge.
Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, pepper and a little chilli combined with these baby mozzarella taste make a delightful vegetarian appetizer. It's so easy to make and full of flavor!
Chickpea Bruschetta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
For this quick bruschetta recipe, rub your toasted bread with a garlic clove and top with smashed chickpeas, yummy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, and good extra virgin olive oil. Trust me, this flavor-packed easy appetizer is sure to be a hit!
Mint Yogurt Sauce
Dips are always a hit at parties and this easy yogurt mint sauce is a no brainer, especially if you have fresh mint to use up. It's zippy, packed with bright flavor and tastes great with veggies, crackers and all your dippable favorites.
Caprese Salad Skewers
This is one the easiest vegetarian appetizer recipes in my repertoire. Made with soft mozzarella cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, these skewers are delightful, a breeze to put together, and they will be devoured in no time!
White Bean Dip
Beans are a staple in our house, and I’m so happy to include this white bean dip to this appetizer recipe collection. It's smooth, zippy, garlicky and nicely spiced. It's perfect for dipping!
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Another vibrant and creamy hummus recipe! The roasted carrots and the chickpeas bring color and an incredibly smooth texture that makes this hummus terrific for dipping. And it also happens to be healthy, gluten-free and vegetarian for you to enjoy!
Fried Mozzarella in Carrozza
What about delicious gooey mozzarella cheese in every byte? This fried mozzarella sandwich, crisp on the outside and melted on the inside, is the kind of comfort food you eat with your hands, licking your fingertips. A gloriously cheesy treat perfect for sharing.
Herbed Whipped Ricotta
This whipped ricotta is every ricotta lover’s dream come trues and ready in less than 5 minutes! It’s an easy breezy dip that is fluffy, creamy, full of flavor and great for entertaining.
Focaccia with Olives (Easy | No-Knead)
Another great no-knead focaccia with golden oil-scented crust that is moist, packed with juicy olives, and delicious. It’s so good that you just can’t stop eating it, one of my favorite vegetarian appetizer recipes when we have friends over!
10-Minute Tzatziki
This garlicky vegan tzatziki sauce calls for simple ingredients and it’s so versatile. It’s perfect for dipping or served with pita bread, falafels, olives, crudites, grilled vegetables, or canapés. It's so easy to make and keeps well in the fridge.
Loved these vegetarian appetizers?
Great! I have more recipes to share and perfect for a party and special occasions, including big fancy salads or pizza recipes perfect to make a veggie pizza appetizer that works so well when you feed also children.
Here are more of my favs:
- 50+ Vegan appetizers
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- 40+ Party food ideas
- 20+ Dip sauces
Whether you plan an epic holiday gathering, potlucks or any other special reunion, I hope that some of these easy vegetarian appetiser recipes will be on your menu! : )
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Vegetarian appetizers
Ingredients
- 26 baguette or ciabatta, slices
- ½ – 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the bread, as needed
- 1 cup (250 grams) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons clear runny honey, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (or 2 Tbsps chopped walnuts or pistachios)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- sea salt flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Slices the baguette, cut 0.5cm / 1/4-inch thick, ideally on the diagonal.
- Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F. Alternatively, preheat a grill pan on the stove.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, and spray or lightly brush them with some olive oil, than bake (or grill) for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Whip the ricotta in a food processor until smooth and creamy. It takes 1-2 minutes. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, in airtight container.
- When it's time to serve, spread the whipped ricotta on crostini, drizzle with a touch of honey, sprinkle with thyme leaves, pine nuts and a pinch of salt. Arrange the crostini on a serving plate and serve straight away. Alternatively, place everything on a serving plate and let the guests make their own crostini.
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