Vegetable Appetizer Recipes

Top-rated recipes for easy vegetable appetizers. Find healthy snacks kids will ask for again and again!

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Escargot Mushrooms

Rating: 4.88 stars
10
Snails are sauteed in garlic butter and stuffed in mushroom caps. When microwaving the mushroom caps, be careful they don't shrivel. Serve with garlic bread to lap up the running juices.
By MADCOW_COOK

Mushroom Toast Cups

Rating: 4.29 stars
12
These are divine hot appetizers that are unusual and fun for many occasions. The toast cups can be made ahead and frozen to make party day easier. :)
By LKOSLOWSKI

Pepper Vodka Cherry Tomatoes

Rating: 4.5 stars
7
Very easy and delicious appetizer, like a bite-size bloody mary!
By Cpeltz

Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Rating: 4.46 stars
25
Classic combos are classic because the flavors go well together! Dill, cucumber, and smoked fish are combined with a bit of lemon to perk things up. Small pieces of smoked trout would be a good substitute for the salmon in this pretty, easy, no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Cucumber cups can be assembled and kept chilled in an airtight container 1 day ahead of time.
By RuthE

Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)

Rating: 5 stars
2
A delicious, traditional spring recipe from Italy made gluten-free, but great for everyone. These will be a hit at any table!
By Buckwheat Queen

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puffs

Rating: 4.61 stars
25
If you enjoy the gut-bombs that are classic, bacon-wrapped, jalapeno poppers, I think you'll love these shockingly light puffs. All the same flavors are there, especially when served with the easy cream cheese dip, and the prep is much easier.
By Chef John

Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

Rating: 5 stars
1
Made with butter and two kinds of cheese, these mini twice-baked potatoes topped with Creole-seasoned shrimp are an impressive appetizer.
By Holly Haines

Chef John's Eggplant Escabeche

Rating: 4.5 stars
11
This spicy preserved eggplant is a refreshing and vibrantly-flavored side dish or appetizer served on grilled bread.
By Chef John

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: 4.68 stars
328
Better than the typical poppers.
By videogator

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: 4.62 stars
3088
These delicious mushrooms taste just like restaurant-style stuffed mushrooms and are my guy's absolute favorite.
By Angie Gorkoff

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Rating: 4.42 stars
337
Portobello mushrooms are the steaks of the mushroom family. Here there marinated and grilled, yummy!
By BFOLLICK

Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms

Rating: 4.79 stars
135
Delicious appie with a kick. Always a party favorite when we make them. I usually double the recipe.
By Lindsay Smith
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Inspiration and Ideas

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms
"This is one of my favorite recipes. I also add minced onion and garlic for extra flavor. So delicious!" – dkp
Chef John's Artichoke Hearts Gratin

Chef John's Artichoke Hearts Gratin
"This easy, all-veggie appetizer idea is proof you don't have to make a dish, to reinvent it." – Chef John
Cheddar Baked Olives

Cheddar Baked Olives
10 Roasted Zucchini Recipes 

10 Roasted Zucchini Recipes 
6 Ways to Make Zucchini Pizza Bites

6 Ways to Make Zucchini Pizza Bites
10 Recipes for People Who Love Jalapeño Poppers

10 Recipes for People Who Love Jalapeño Poppers

Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

Rating: 3.38 stars
2

Air-fried mushrooms that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Don't forget the ranch dressing for dipping!

More Vegetable Appetizer Recipes

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: 4.26 stars
235
This tasty appetizer seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don't run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, or imitation crabmeat. If using canned, be sure to rinse it first.
By Wilma Scott

Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: 4.62 stars
945
This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapenos -- they will burn.
By HLSANDS

Savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: 4.36 stars
344
Baked mushroom caps filled with a deliciously cheesy crabmeat mixture. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
By lavaun

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Rating: 4.43 stars
38
Crunchy, cheesy fried zucchini chips without the guilt of deep frying. This is the perfect way to make use of those abundant zucchini from the garden! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
By Soup Loving Nicole

Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Rating: 4.81 stars
756
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
By MERLOT_58

Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Rating: 4.64 stars
197
Mix together spinach, pepperoni, and cheese for delicious easy appetizer.
By jen22

Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Rating: 4.62 stars
177
An olive tapenade without anchovies.
By TERESITA79

Chef John's Patatas Bravas

Rating: 4.61 stars
53
These fried potatoes are fiercely textured, fiercely flavored, fiercely presented, and fiercely enjoyed. How fierce is really up to you and your inner Spaniard. There are as many patatas bravas recipes as homes in Spain, and this is nothing more than my latest rendition.
By Chef John

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: 4.73 stars
59
Best poppers you'll have off your grill! Any left over cheese mixture makes a good spread for crackers while you're waiting.
By Philip Dally

Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Rating: 4.38 stars
18
If you have a garden and you planted zucchini, you will have an abundance of squash blossoms. These are just amazing, with that tangy goat cheese filling and that batter: so simple, light, and crisp.
By Chef John

Texas Twinkies

Rating: 3.75 stars
4
Brisket- and cream cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapenos with a BBQ glaze. This recipe requires pre-cooked brisket. It is a great recipe to use up any leftover brisket.
By burtvilla

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Rating: 4.31 stars
542
Hush puppies are a good side for seafood.
By VICKI C

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: 4.77 stars
76
Jalapenos are stuffed with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, with bread crumbs for a crunch. Baked to keep them healthier than the fried ones!
By cheryl

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: 4.88 stars
1
These low-carb mushrooms are easy to make and cook in under 10 minutes in your air fryer. They make the perfect game-day snack, but also impress as a first course when having friends over for an elegant dinner.
By France C

Air Fryer Zucchini Curly Fries

Rating: 4.5 stars
1
Curly zucchini fries cooked to crisp perfection in the air fryer. Serve with ranch dressing.
By Soup Loving Nicole

Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Rating: 3 stars
1
Forget about deep frying, and give your hush puppies a light update using an air fryer. They're just a bit denser in texture than deep frying, and look for a subtle hint of heat. They're the perfect sidekick to fried fish or shrimp, but they're equally good with a drizzle of honey.
By lutzflcat

Baked Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: 4.68 stars
27
After a number of unsatisfactory attempts at making deep-fried poppers, I modified a recipe by Emeril that is much easier than frying and everyone in our family agrees that these are at least as good as -- if not better than -- any fried poppers they have had! We love hot peppers and always make a lot of these from the ones we grow in our garden every year.
By SANDYBREIT

Buttermilk Hush Puppies

Rating: 4.43 stars
95
Hush puppies are a great Southern tradition along with buttermilk coleslaw and Southern-fried catfish. Why not use all that buttermilk together in all your recipes? Try them all!
By Mama Smith

Artichoke Hearts Gratin

Rating: 4 stars
57
This easy, all-veggie appetizer idea is proof you don't have to make a dish, to reinvent it.
By Chef John

Marinated Mushrooms II

Rating: 4.39 stars
191
This recipe was handed down to me from my Grandma. Little mushrooms are marinated in a zesty mixture. They're great for buffet style gatherings. They keep well for a long time in the fridge, or you may can them in mason jars and store in cupboard.
By Cristi Zbella

Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: 4.65 stars
333
Crimini mushrooms (also known as portabellini mushrooms) are stuffed with Cheddar cheese and bacon. This appetizer is an impressive and irresistible accompaniment to any meal.
By GRNSTR1PE

Baked Zucchini Fries

Rating: 4.35 stars
230
This recipe is easy and delicious! Can be used for appetizers or part of the main course!
By Tralayna

Hush Puppies

Rating: 4.02 stars
27
Simple yet good.
By Brittney Tun

Pumpkin Fritters

Rating: 4.15 stars
52
Plump little pumpkin fritters with a hint of curry.
By dakota kelly
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