Vegan Appetizers Recipes - Starters & Small Plates

A plate of marinated Korean perilla leaves on a wooden table.

Kkaennip Jjim (Korean Perilla Leaves Recipe)

100 Calories, Appetizers, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Side Dishes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Kkaennip Jjim (Steamed Perilla Leaves) is a Korean side dish made with perilla leaves and an umami-rich marinade of garlic, soy sauce, sesame, and gochugaru.

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Bok Choy Miso Soup

Soups, Appetizers, 200 Calories, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Bok choy miso soup is a quick way to use up leafy greens in a light yet flavourful soup. And you get a hit of savoury, fermented probiotic goodness to boot!

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A melba toast cracker is dipped into a small cocotte of spinach artichoke dip.

Spinach Artichoke Dip (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

Holiday Recipes, Appetizers, American Cuisine 🇺🇸, 400 Calories, Sauces, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Winter, Thanksgiving, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

This vegan spinach artichoke dip may be dairy free, but it doesn’t sacrifice creaminess or flavour. No nuts or “healthy” substitutions!

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Vegan nigiri sushi and a pair of chopsticks on a grey slate board.

Vegan Sashimi Recipe (for Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and More)

Appetizers, 100 Calories, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes

This bouncy vegan sashimi is made by marinating konjac (Japanese yam cake). It’s perfect for nigiri, sushi rolls, donburi, gunkan maki, poke bowls, and more.

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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Appetizers, American Cuisine 🇺🇸, Desserts, 600 Calories, Snacks, Summer, Fall, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes

Two-ingredient peanut butter stuffed dates are a powerhouse of nutrients and natural energy. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple after-school snack.

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A block of cold silken tofu topped with fresh ginger, scallions, and Japanese soy sauce on a blue china plate.

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

Appetizers, 200 Calories, Salads, Side Dishes, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.

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Paruppu Vadai (Indian Chickpea Fritters)

Appetizers, 400 Calories, Indian Cuisine 🇮🇳, Side Dishes, Snacks, Blender, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes

These crispy vegan chickpea fritters are an Indian street snack called ambode or paruppu vadai. The batter is mixed in a blender or food processor. So easy!

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Guacamole From Scratch

Appetizers, 100 Calories, Sauces, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Mexican Cuisine 🇲🇽, Recipes

Fresh guacamole from scratch tastes so much better than the pre-packaged ones from the store. Put your ripe avocados to use in this addictive Mexican dip, which only takes 15 minutes to make.

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Kongnamul Guk (Korean Soybean Sprout Soup)

Appetizers, 100 Calories, Soups, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Recipes

Soybean sprout soup, or kongnamul guk, is enjoyed year-round in Korea because of its simplicity. This light soup makes the perfect side to any Asian meal.

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Armenian Watermelon Rind Preserves (մուրաբա)

Zero-Waste Recipes, Appetizers, 100 Calories, Armenian Cuisine 🇦🇲, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Summer, Fall, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes

Reduce food waste by saving watermelon rinds to use in this delectable Armenian watermelon preserves recipe (known as tzmeroog rechel or tzmeroog murabba).

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