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    Home / Appetizers & Snacks

    Healthy Vegan Appetizers

    Last updated: Nov 10, 2022 · Published: Jan 28, 2020 by Elizabeth Shah. This page may contain affiliate links.

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    30 healthy, whole food plant-based, and oil free vegan appetizer recipes that prove party food can taste amazing and be good for you.

    Tips for making healthy vegan appetizers

    Going to a party doesn't have to mean abandoning your healthy eating plans. Make one--or more!--of these recipes, and not only will you have something wonderful to eat, you may even inspire someone else to give plant-based eating a try.

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    To make whole food plant-based compliant hors d'oeuvres, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

    1. Pay attention if the recipe calls for store-bought ingredients. For example, many jarred or canned foods (condiments, roasted red and adobo peppers, bouillon mixes/bases, tortillas, pizza doughs/crusts, etc.) contain oil. 
    2. Use fresh cut veggies and make your own chips for dipping. I like to bake my own chips from brands like Food for Life or Engine 2.
    3. Use sprouted tortillas for roll ups, too. In my experience, it's practically impossible to find wraps without oil. 
    4. Buy WFPB compliant crackers like Mary’s Gone Crackers brand. Or make your own, like this White Bean Protein Crackers recipe. 
    5. For creamy spreads and bases, make your own almond nut cheese or buy a WFPB compliant brand like Kite Hill. 

    Small bites 

    Finger foods and little one-bite appetizers are perfect for mingling while juggling plates and drinks. These canapés and stuffed bites are equally suited to elegant entertaining or a casual appetizer buffet.

    Italian Stuffed Mushrooms – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    White platter with Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Potato Avocado Hummus & Radish Chip Appetizers - VEEG

    Potato Avocado Hummus & Radish Chip Appetizers on white platter

    Tomato Chia Jam (Canapés) – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Tomato Chia Jam (Canapés) on white platter

    Cucumber Bites with Sundried Tomato Spread – Veggie Inspired

    Muffin Tin Sushi Cups – Rhian’s Recipes (be sure to use brown sticky rice)

    Mini Taco Cups – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Plant-based dips & spreads

    Dips and spreads reign supreme at parties, because they're easy to make, easy to serve, and so much fun to scoop up. Home made crackers and chips or gorgeous sliced veggies (like the amazing beauty heart radishes pictured here) guarantee a healthy and oh-so-appetizing dip platter.

    Oil Free Baba Ganoush – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Baba Ganoush with beauty heart radish slices

    Ultimate Vegan Guacamole - Healthy Midwestern Girl

    vegan guacamole with chips, pepper and lime on brown towel.

    Vegan Caramelized Shallot Dip – My Quiet Kitchen

    Caramelized Shallot Dip in a bowl with spoon and bread

    Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip – Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    Spinach Artichoke Dip in a white bowl with crackers, bread and veggies

    Cauliflower Ceviche – Veggies Save the Day

    Cauliflower Ceviche in green bowl with tortilla chips

    Hippy Harvest Tofu Feta Dip - VEEG

    Hippy Harvest Tofu Feta Dip in a mason jar

    Bitchin’ Sauce Original Recipe – Plant-Based Cooking

    Spicy Oil Free Hummus – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Easy Cashew Cheese Dip – The Hidden Veggies

    Jalepeño Popper Dip – This Healthy Kitchen

    Creamy Vegan Veggie Dip – Delightful Adventures

    Super-Food Vegan Seed Paté – Very Vegan Val 

    Best Oil Free Hummus – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Roll ups

    From pizza pinwheels to wrap sandwich segments, roll up appetizers are sure to be crowd pleasers. I love them because you can fill them full of all kinds of fun ingredients, from spinach and 'cheese' to colorful (and nutritious) fresh-cut veggies. 

    Spinach & Cheese Pizza Rolls – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Spinach & Cheese Pizza Rolls in round baking pan and one being dipped in marinara sauce

    No Rice Sushi with Sweet Potato & Jicama – Very Vegan Val

    No Rice Sushi with Sweet Potato & Jicama on cutting board with chop sticks

    Edamame Hummus Veggie Wraps – Short Girl Tall Order

    sliced Edamame Hummus Veggie Wraps on cutting board

    Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls – Happy Kitchen Rocks

    Tortilla Rollups with Vegan Cream Cheese & Veggies – Veggie Inspired

    Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Fresh Veggies - My Pure Plants

    Un-fried party food

    From nachos and fries to buffalo cauliflower--healthy baked versions of everyone's favorite fried foods are sure to be a welcome guest at any party. Ditch the unhealthy oil and empty calories, and enjoy the whole food goodness!

    Baked Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries with Oil Free Aioli Sauce – Healthy Midwestern Girl

    Baked Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries with Oil Free Aioli Sauce on brown craft paper

    Cauliflower Buffalo Wings – This Healthy Kitchen

    Cauliflower Buffalo Wings hand dipping into ranch dressing

    Baked Vegan Falafel – Nutriplanet

    Air Fried Spicy Crispy Broccoli with Lemon Tahini Sauce – Fragrant Vanilla (use WFPB compliant flour like whole wheat or oat flour)

    Loaded Vegan BBQ Nachos – My Quiet Kitchen

    I hope you enjoyed this collection of healthy vegan appetizers recipes from some of my favorite vegan bloggers. Now go rock that party, whole food plant-based style. 🙂

    -Elizabeth xo

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    1. Malka

      February 03, 2020 at 11:21 am

      I had no food and lots of food... odds and ends. The Spinach Ginger soup made the best lunch ever! I added scallions, mushrooms and cooked brown rice to the bowl and it was scrumptious! Thank you!

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      • Elizabeth Shah

        February 03, 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Hi Malka, I'm so glad to hear that you liked the Spinach Ginger soup! Love a super simple lunch. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂

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