10 Vegan Appetizers That Steal the Party Spotlight

Appetizers are the life of every party, but if you are a vegan your choices are automatically limited. Right? Wrong! With so much experiment and innovation with vegan food could appetizers be left behind?

There are so many variations you could do with vegan appetizers that it’s amazing, and I am yet to talk about the taste factor.

If you are a budding vegan you will love these 10 vegan appetizer recipes.

These delicious food items can easily be made at home and will be a hit among your guests or even people who cannot stand veggies.

Plus, to make your meal prep completely stress-free, I have a Free Meal Planner with a Grocery Checklist and recipe card for you at the bottom of this post!

10 Party Perfect Vegan Appetizers

1. Chickpea Shawarma Dip

Recipe and Image Credit: Minimalist Baker

This beautiful sharwama dip is creamy, fresh and flavorful. This is a perfect appetizer dish for summer BBQ or brunch. The lovely, vibrant colours just make it impossible to ignore this dish. So, bring your pita breads and roasted veggies to get a mouthful of this heavenly vegan appetizer. Get The Full Recipe here.

2. Grilled Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Recipe and Image Credit: Jessica in the Kitchen

These delicious grilled Brussels sprouts are one of the best vegan appetizers in the list.  This dish perfectly balances the smoky flavor of the grilled sprouts other ingredients like mustard, black pepper and maple syrup. This dish is pretty easy to make; you have to grill the Brussels sprouts for 3-4 minutes till there is a char in it. Get the full recipe here.

3. Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pinwheels

Recipe and Image Credit: The Minimalist Baker

This is one of the fastest vegan appetizers you can make if you are pressed for time. It takes hardly 15 minutes to bring this dish together. These yummy vegan pinwheels are filled with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes along with basil. You have a spread made from these ingredients then roll that into tortillas and finally slice it up. That easy! The flavors work beautifully like a match made in heaven. Get The Recipe here.

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4. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Image and Recipe Credit: Well Plated

You will fall in love with this beautiful grilled cauliflower recipe, its healthy, delicious and pretty easy to cook. Addition of lemon juice, parsley and garlic take the flavor to the whole new level. The taste is succulent and juicy. You can also try adding some parmesan cheese to make this an absolute crowd favorite. Get the recipe here.

5. Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Image and Recipe Credit: Damn Delicious

This really easy dish is full of fresh and healthy veggies along with a mouth-watering dip of peanut sauce. You can prep your vegetables before and when it’s time to serve just wrap them up and give out these vibrant rainbow rolls along with the creamiest peanut sauce. Get the recipe here.

6. The Best Veggie Burger

Image and Recipe Credit: Inspired Taste

This vegan appetizer list is incomplete without a burger dish and vegan burgers are no less their meaty brethren. The best part about this recipe is that it’s a heart-warming dish that keeps your health factor in mind. This delicious vegan burger has high fiber content with total calories less than 200! Get the full recipe here.

7. Mexican Air Fryer Corn

Image and Recipe Credit: Recipes from Pantry

This is a perfect vegan appetizer if you are planning a BBQ night out with your close ones. Also, this is one of the classic side snacks which becomes the crowd favourite and instantly addictive. Now this particular dish is gluten free and low carb and you can make it within 10 minutes, probably the fastest dish in the list. The best part is that the corn is cooked to perfection and tender when you bite into it. Get the full recipe here.

8. Vegan Meatballs

Image and recipe Credit: The Plant Riot

Who says vegan meatballs are impossible? This lovely vegan appetizer has a beautiful umami flavor as you bind the ingredients with breadcrumbs. These meatballs retain just the right amount of moisture hence they aren’t too soft or dry when you bite in. Another important point to note here is make the balls larger than a grape and smaller than a golf ball. Also don’t forget to wet your hands a bit before forming the ingredients into a ball. Get the recipe here.

9. Vegan Thai Corn Fritters

Image and Recipe credit Lazy Cat Kitchen

These delicious corn fritters are among the best vegan appetizers if you are planning a party at home. You have the option of either deep frying or shallow these fritters. Citrusy and spicy these vegan appetizers make amazing finger food and are guaranteed to be a hit among your guests. Get the recipe here.

10. Baked Sweet Potato Wedges 

Image and Recipe Credit: The Simple Veganista

This excellent baked sweet potato wedges with a creamy aioli sauce are gluten free, low fat and taste yum! You can bake these for 25-30 minutes after which these wedges will be so tender. If you prefer a bit more caramelization cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with a super tasty garlicky aioli sauce. Get the recipe here.

More Vegan and Party Food Recipes

With these irresistible vegan appetizers, you’re all set to impress every guest. The bold flavors in these dishes prove that vegan food is anything but boring.

Here are some more party food recipes for you, before leaving please do get your free meal planner bundle.

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