Are you looking for appetizers without meat? When planning for your next party, having vegetarian party food recipes on hand is a must. These meatless appetizers are not only crowd-pleasers but also quick and easy to make. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or casual get-togethers, these snacks are as satisfying as they are flavorful.
With these, you can pair conventional snacks from the candy store with homemade treats. This hybrid approach is something that will please almost everyone, even the fussiest of eaters. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the recipes!
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Deviled Eggs with Pickles
These deviled eggs add a twist to the classic appetizer with crunchy pickles and a tangy flavor. They’re ideal for potlucks, picnics, or any party where finger food shines.
Deviled Eggs with Pickles
These deviled eggs with pickles are a simple yet delicious twist on a classic recipe. The pickles add a delightful crunch and tanginess that makes them even more irresistible. Give this easy deviled eggs recipe a try—you'll love how easy and tasty it is, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a delightful snack!
These meat-free zucchini carrot tots are a delicious appetizer that’s crispy on the outside and soft inside. They’re a great choice for guests looking for vegetarian options that don’t skimp on taste.
Oven Baked Zucchini Carrot Tots
These zucchini carrot tots are a delicious, veggie-packed treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to dinner parties. Give them a try for your next gathering or lunch box addition—they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!
These rolls are light, fresh, and packed with creamy cottage cheese, offering satisfying protein without any meat. They’re easy to prep, visually appealing, and perfect for guests looking for flavorful vegetarian options.
Zucchini Roll
This easy zucchini roll is a light, flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weekday lunch. Try it for your next picnic or potluck—it’s sure to impress with its fresh taste and versatility.
This 2-ingredient baked onion and cheese chips appetizer is characterized by its crispy texture, savory cheese flavor, and subtle onion sweetness, making it a simple yet delicious bite. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free, perfect for quick preparation and versatile for various dietary needs at gatherings.
2-Ingredient Baked Onion and Cheese Chips
These baked onion and cheese chips are the perfect crunchy, cheesy snack for any keto lover. Try them for your next movie night or casual get-together—they’re so easy and delicious, you’ll be hooked!
These oven-baked zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside and tender inside. With a mix of zucchini, oats, and cheddar, they make for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Oven-baked Zucchini Fritters
Give this Oven-baked Zucchini Fritters recipe a shot and see how simple and delicious it can be. Perfect for any get-together or just a casual dinner at home!
These light and refreshing cucumber sandwiches feature an herby spread, making them perfect for tea parties or summer gatherings. They are cool, crisp, and never soggy.
Cucumber Sandwiches
A few tips make a difference when you make cucumber sandwiches that are cool and airy, and never soggy! With an herby spread without cream cheese or mayo.
These tartlets combine a buttery, flaky crust with creamy goat cheese and a savory olive topping. They’re elegant and packed with sophisticated flavor.
Herby Olive Goat Cheese Tartlets
These Herby Olive Goat Cheese Tartlets have all of the right moves; buttery fkaly crusts, creamy tandy filling & an earthy, elegant topping.
These skewers bring together fresh mozzarella, green olives, and sweet red peppers in a flavorful marinade. They’re an easy yet impressive addition to your appetizer spread.
Marinated Cheese & Olive Skewers
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer to feed a crowd, these Marinated Cheese & Olive Skewers are perfect! These are made with fresh mozzarella, pimento-stuffed green olives, and mild red peppers flavored by a kicky marinade.
These refreshing cucumber bites are topped with a creamy herb spread, perfect for tea parties, brunches, or as light, no-fuss finger food.
Herbed Cucumber Bites
I have been wanting to host a tea party type of event and this year Easter was the perfect occasion. We were just having a couple of people over so I did all sorts of small bites. So fun and classy.
This classic bruschetta features cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze served on garlicky crostini for the ultimate flavor-packed bite.
Gorgeous Tomato Bruschetta on Garlicky Crostini
Bruschetta on garlicky crostini has cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon zest, and balsamic glaze. It’s a simple appetizer for parties and holidays!
These mini guacamole cups are adorable, delicious, and perfect for any party. Bite-sized and full of flavor, they’re sure to be a hit with guests.
Mini Guacamole Cups
Guacamole Bite Appetizer Make these adorable little guacamole bites for your next party! I think they are so cute to serve on a platter during a football game or even Christmas!
These simple yet delicious pinwheels combine savory basil pesto and Parmesan cheese in a bite-sized appetizer. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, they come together in under 40 minutes (with baking), making them an ideal addition to any party spread.
Pesto Pinwheels
The easiest snack you’ve ever made, these pesto pinwheels include rich basil pesto & shredded Parmesan cheese between buttery layers of fluffy crescent roll dough. They can be prepared ahead of time, or whipped together as needed for a simple appetizer. Whatever the occasion, they’re always a crowd pleasing favorite.
These cheesy mushroom tartlets feature a rich filling of onions, mushrooms, and cheese in a flaky pastry, making them perfect for any party or holiday.
Mushroom Tartlets
These cheesy mushroom tartlets are the perfect appetizer for holiday parties – made with onions, mushrooms and cheese on top of a buttery flaky mini pastry!
These plant-based lentil tacos topped with fresh avocado pico de gallo are the ultimate vegetarian party food recipe. Flavorful and satisfying, they’re a hit for taco lovers.
Vegan Lentil Tacos with Pico de Gallo
These Vegan Lentil Tacos are topped with a homemade avocado pico de gallo for the best plant-based taco recipe for Taco Tuesday!
Chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs make this bruschetta an irresistible, protein-packed vegetarian snack that’s perfect year-round.
Chickpea bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes
This fresh, bold and vegan chickpea bruschetta will please everyone’s tastes and makes a scrumptious topping when fresh tomatoes are still out of season.
These bite-sized cucumber rounds are topped with spicy blackened chickpeas and creamy avocado for a refreshing and bold appetizer.
Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites
Whip up a batch of blackened chickpeas and use them to make these delicious spicy chickpea avocado cucumber bites! This is a bite-sized summery appetizer that is very refreshing.
These pinwheels are filled with creamy chickpea salad, making them perfect for parties, lunches, or a quick snack. A healthy, vegan appetizer that’s easy to prepare.
Chickpea Salad Pinwheels
These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make.
With these vegetarian party food recipes, you’ll have a variety of meatless appetizers perfect for entertaining guests or serving at special occasions. Enjoy creating these simple yet flavorful bites that everyone will love!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
