14 Vegetarian Appetizer Recipes Everyone Will Love Get the party started with these interesting vegetarian bites. Close Maybe you have a vegetarian on the guest list, or you're planning a meat-heavy main course and want to balance the meal. Whatever the reason, adding a vegetarian appetizer to your menu is never a bad idea. No matter what kind of event you're hosting, whether a backyard BBQ or an elegant sit-down dinner, you're sure to find something here that fits your event (and everyone's diet!). From dips to handheld bites, these vegetarian appetizer recipes are delicious and unique—they're the party foods you need. 30 Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes for a Cozy, Plant-Based Dinner 01 of 14 Queso Fundido Credit: Pernille Loof Although this melted cheese party starter often includes chorizo, it's delicious without the sausage. Our vegetarian version has two kinds of cheese and two kinds of chiles. It's fast; your cheese dip will be bubbling and delicious after only 10 minutes. View Recipe 02 of 14 Gooey Gouda Puff-Pastry Bites Credit: Con Poulos All you need to make these easy handheld parcels are store-bought puff pastry, nutty Gouda cheese, and Dijon mustard. Serve them with a dollop of lingonberry jam (or any jam, actually) for sweetness. View Recipe 03 of 14 Beet Muhammara Credit: The Ingalls This beet-centric take on the favorite Middle Eastern dip, muhammara, has a stunning color and plenty of flavor from walnuts, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, and molasses. It's great with radishes or other crudités. View Recipe 04 of 14 Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip Credit: Julia Gartland Here's a refreshing update to spinach artichoke dip, where fresh broccoli florets are swapped in for canned artichokes. And since this version is served at room temperature, you don't even have to turn on the oven. View Recipe 05 of 14 Pan-Roasted Marinated Mushrooms Credit: Nico Schinco This quick and easy appetizer plays well with others, especially if the others include rich cheese and buttery crackers. Plus, you can make it up to two days ahead of time. View Recipe 06 of 14 Kettle-Chip Nachos Credit: CHELSEA CAVANAUGH Here's a fun twist on the appetizer everyone loves—it calls for kettle chips and melted Gouda and blue cheese instead of the usual tortilla chips and cheddar or Monterey Jack. View Recipe 07 of 14 Date, Olive, and Goat-Cheese Tart Credit: Louise Hagger This appetizer has everything we love about a cheese plate—turned into a tart. It stars a creamy, tangy filling studded with sweet Medjool dates, briny Kalamata olives, and fiery pickled serranos on a store-bought puff pastry crust. View Recipe 08 of 14 Baked Feta Marinara Dip Credit: Sidney Bensimon Marinara isn't just for pasta: This clever recipe has you doctor it with smoky piquillo peppers and tangy feta cheese for a dip that's delicious with crostini. View Recipe 09 of 14 Greek Layer Dip Credit: Pernille Loof Serve this zesty spin on a traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a twist on the typical Mexican version. View Recipe 10 of 14 Cheater's Deviled Eggs Credit: Raymond Hom Think of these as reinvented deviled eggs that are easier to make. Spread rice crackers with mayo and mustard, then top with a slice of hard-boiled egg, smoked sweet paprika, and fresh dill. View Recipe 11 of 14 Seeded Feta Bites Credit: Nico Schinco These cheese bites are a snap to make and fun to eat. You set out cubes of feta and then let guests skewer them and roll in a fragrant blend of sumac, sesame seeds, and flaky sea salt. View Recipe 12 of 14 Warm Brussels-Sprout Dip Credit: Lennart Weibull A warm, golden dip always tempts guests, and this one is especially great with toasted rustic bread or crudités. Creamy, decadent yet light and healthy—a win in our book! View Recipe 13 of 14 Mixed-Bean Crudités With Cucumber Ranch Dressing A bit unexpected, but oh-so-delicious. This fresh, healthy appetizer showcases five types of beans and peas, blanched beforehand, and served with a cooling cucumber ranch dressing for dipping (that you could easily swap for a plant-based one, to be completely vegan!). View Recipe 14 of 14 Goat-Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms These two-bite classics are always a hit. This version uses simple white button mushrooms and soft goat cheese—and definitely don't skip the toasted bread crumbs on top! View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Party Appetizers & Snacks