Forget the meatballs and weenies – these vegetarian holiday appetizers will delight even the meat eaters!
The holidays are a great time to try out new recipes and find ways to wow your loved ones. Vegetarian hors d’oeuvres can be the hit of the party, even if you’re not a vegetarian. Most will be shocked at how delicious some vegetarian holiday appetizers can be, and may even ask for more! Here’s our top vegetarian appetizer recipes to get your holiday shopping list started off right.
Vegetarian Hors D’Oeuvres
Vegetarian holiday appetizers don’t have to be difficult or even disguised, they’re just delicious. The first of our vegetarian appetizer recipes is: Baked Broccoli Poppers with Honey- Sriracha Dipping Sauce. All of our vegetarian hors d’oeuvres recipes are from Oh My Veggies and if you like a bit of spice mixed with your baked veggies, this is the right type of vegetarian holiday appetizers for you!
Baked Broccoli Poppers with Honey- Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Here’s what you will need:
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup panko
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 5 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons nakano natural rice vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
Here you can find the recipe for Baked Broccoli Poppers with Honey-Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Up next on our list of vegetarian appetizer recipes is: Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Smoky Almond Stuffed Mushrooms. Here’s a healthier, vegetarian kick to stuffed mushrooms. Not only does it sound healthy, but it also sounds delicious.
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Smoky Almond Stuffed Mushrooms.
Here’s what you will need:
- ½ cup raw almonds
- 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 24 medium cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes that are dry, not in oil
- 14 oz canned cannellini beans
- ½ cup panko
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Here you can find the whole recipe for Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Smoky Almond Stuffed Mushrooms.
Everyone loves a cheeseball to dip their crackers into while making rounds at the family gathering, up next on our list of vegetarian holiday appetizers is the Cranberry and Pecan Vegan Cheeseball. Not only is this recipe perfect for the holidays, but it’s vegan!
Cranberry and Pecan Vegan Cheeseball
Here’s what you will need:
- 1 ½ cup raw cashews ( soaked in water 4-8 hours)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Don’t knock it until you try it, you can find this delicious Cranberry and Pecan Vegan Cheeseball recipe here.
Have you tried, or even heard of tempeh? Tempeh is a seitan product made from soy and used as a meat substitute. Up next on our delicious list of vegetarian holiday appetizers is Sweet and Sour Tempeh Meatballs which means, the every so famous meatball treat can now be enjoyed meatless!
Sweet and Sour Tempeh Meatballs
Here’s what you will need for both the tempeh balls and the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil ( or other neutral flavored vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 8oz package tempeh
- ½ cup panko
- 2 tablespoons unflavored soy or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
You can find this mouth watering recipe here Sweet and Sour Tempeh Meatballs.
The list of vegetarian appetizer recipes is endless and it’s difficult to choose which is the right dish to choose! Luckily there are many parties and gatherings over the holidays, it should give you just enough time to try various recipes!
