Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Vegetable Appetizer Recipes 10 Impressive Vegetable Appetizers Your Guests Will Devour By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 5, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jacob Fox These vegetable appetizers are perfect to put out for your dinner guests before a delicious meal or can be paired nicely with cocktails. Not only are they easy to whip up for a party, but you'll feel good about serving healthy appetizers to help everyone eat more vegetables. 01 of 10 Oven-Fried Panko-&-Parmesan-Crusted Zucchini View Recipe Jacob Fox These oven-fried panko- and Parmesan-crusted zucchini rounds are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a hint of Parmesan cheese in the crust. Dip them into marinara, pesto or ranch dressing for an irresistible snack or appetizer. 02 of 10 Butternut Squash Queso Fundido View Recipe This cheesy dip recipe is lightened up by subbing mashed butternut squash for some of the melted cheese. We also loaded it with chili-spiced caramelized onions. Serve this healthy makeover with tortilla chips or sliced jicama for dipping. 03 of 10 Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli View Recipe Creamy avocados are a delicious foil to crunchy breading in this healthy oven-fried avocado fries recipe. Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion. Save your ripe avocados for guacamole or toast—only firm ones will do when making these fries. 04 of 10 Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings View Recipe Looking for a healthy appetizer for your Super Bowl party or another casual get-together? These vegan Buffalo cauliflower wings are sure to hit the spot. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and spices, these Buffalo cauliflower bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside—and don't forget the vegan ranch sauce! 05 of 10 Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole View Recipe Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe. 06 of 10 Air-Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi with Marinara Dipping Sauce View Recipe Photographer: Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Robin Bashinsky, Prop Stylist: Elise Christiansen. Cauliflower gnocchi get a crispy, cheesy coating on the outside and a tender middle in an air fryer. Marinara is the perfect complement for dipping. 07 of 10 Loaded Cauliflower Bites View Recipe Crispy slices of roasted cauliflower topped with cheese, sour cream and bacon make a tasty low-carb alternative to classic loaded potato skins. 08 of 10 Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill View Recipe Try this spinach dip, spiked with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread—or serve alongside crackers or crudité. 09 of 10 Buffalo Cauliflower Dip View Recipe Roasted cauliflower florets take the place of shredded chicken in this vegetarian riff on Buffalo chicken dip. This veggie version of the popular game-day appetizer boosts your vegetable intake in the most creamy, delicious way possible. 10 of 10 Bruschetta Caprese View Recipe Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely This bruschetta caprese has tons of fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, with a splash of balsamic vinegar pulling everything together. Don't skip the step of letting the tomatoes drain before mixing! The salt infuses flavor while drawing out moisture, so draining the tomato juices ensures the toasts won't get soggy before serving. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit