Looking for vegan appetizers?
Here’s a list of 16vegan appetizers which are perfect for parties for all occasions, from birthdays and Christmas to Thanksgiving, Easter and New Year's! They're allgluten-free and refined sugar freetoo, and are made using simple plant-based ingredients!
When preparing for a party, cooking as much in advance as possible is key, so each recipe below includes details of whether it can be prepared ahead of time, how long it keeps for and tips for how best tostoreit.
1. Candied Nuts
These Candied Nuts areincredibly moreishandtakeless than 10minutes to make!
How long do they keep for?
A week.
What's the best way to store them?
In an airtight container.
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2. Italian Hummus
This Italian Hummus ismade withcreamy white beans and flavoured withfragrant rosemary.
How long does it keep for?
A few days.
What's the best way to store it?
Covered in the fridge.
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3. Vegan Brie Cheese
This Vegan Brie is surprisingly similar to the real thing andeasy to make!
How long does it keep for?
A few days.
What's the best way to store it?
Covered in the fridge.
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4.Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball
This Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball iscreamy,tangyand full offlavour!
How long does it keep for?
A few days.
What's the best way to store it?
Covered in the fridge.
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5. Mushroom Pâté
This Mushroom Pâté isrichandmeaty,smoothandsilkyand sonutritious.
How long does it keep for?
A few days.
What's the best way to store it?
Covered in the fridge.
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6. Sweet Potato Hummus
This Sweet Potato Hummus is just as deliciousandhealthyas regular homemade hummus, but itdoesn't require a blender!
How long does it keep for?
A couple of days - if not making fresh, add a splash of water when you make it so it doesn't dry out.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
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7. Vegan Sausage Rolls
These Vegan Sausage Rolls arecrispy and flaky,full of flavour andseriously moreish!
How long does it keep for?
Best when fresh, but keep for a couple of days.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
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8. Spinach Artichoke Dip
This Spinach Artichoke Dip isrich and creamy,full of flavourandsecretly healthy!
How long does it keep for?
A couple of days. If making in advance, prepare all the steps apart from baking it in the oven, and keep it covered in the fridge. Then bake in the oven just before serving.
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9. French Onion Dip
This French Onion Dip isrich, creamy,sweet and tangy!
How long does it keep for?
A couple of days.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
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10. Vegan Queso
ThisVegan Queso is seriously flavourful,rich and creamy andmuch healthier than the traditional version!
How long does it keep for?
A couple of days.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
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11. Tofu Yakitori Skewers
Tender cubes of tofu and caramelised leeks covered in a sticky, salty-sweet sauce.
How long does it keep for?
The tofu can be left to marinate up to a day before, but this dish is best cooked fresh.
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12. Tofu Katsu Sushi Lettuce Wraps
Crispy, crunchy breaded tofu with vegetables and rice in a lettuce wrap drizzled with a salty-sweet, tangy miso sauce!
How long does it keep for?
The sauce and vegetables can be prepared up to a day ahead, but the tofu and rice are best cooked fresh.
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13. Vegan Crispy Duck Lettuce Wraps
These Vegan Crispy Duck Lettuce Wraps are full of flavour and a great alternative to the traditional version!
How long does it keep for?
Best assembled fresh, but the individual components (including the sauce) can all be made up to a day in advance and stored separately in the fridge.
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14. Muffin Tin Sushi Cups
These Muffin Tin Sushi Cups are super easy to make, so adorable and perfect for eating with your hands!
How long does it keep for?
Best eaten on the day.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
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15. Lazy Samosa Lettuce Wraps
An easier, healthier, lightened up version of traditional samosas served with a sweet, tangy, fruity kiwi chutney.
How long does it keep for?
Best made on the day, but the kiwi chutney can be made a day in advanced and stored in the fridge.
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16. Tofu Satay Skewers
This Tofu Satay is just as delicious as its chicken counterpart,salty-sweet,rich and flavourful. Served with an amazing peanut sauce!
How long does it keep for?
The tofu can be left to marinate in the fridge the day before but it's best cooked fresh. The sauce can be made the day before and stored in the fridge.
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If you make any of these vegan appetizers,I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me bytagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes onInstagram! Thank you.