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Vegetarian and Vegan Appetizers

Vegetarian and Vegan Appetizers and Hors d' oeuvres
Olive Tapenade Recipe with Roasted Red Peppers
Olive Tapenade Recipe with Roasted Red Peppers
Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe
Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe. If you like traditional Italian insalata caprese, try this similar salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and the addition of avocados for extra flavor.
Vegetarian Potstickers with Mushroom and Tofu Recipe
I made these vegetarian potstickers with mushrooms and tofu for a vegan potluck a while ago, and they were completely gone about 2 minutes after they hit the table! These vegetarian potstickers are little steamed dumplings similar to Japanese gyoza. Unlike traditional Chinese potstickers, I like to steam these rather than pan-fry them, to make them lower in fat.
Cheesey Vegetarian Stuffed Potato Skins with Vegetarian Bacon Bits
Make some cheesey vegetarian potato skins with vegetarian bacon bits!
Vegetarian Seven Layer Dip with SmartGround Mock Meat
Use a vegetarian mock ground beef to make a delicious seven layer dip with a meaty texture that everyone will enjoy. For a vegan version, you could use non-dairy cheese and a sour cream substitute.
Gourmet vegetarian appetizers
I like a quick and easy vegetarian chili cheese dip just as much as everyone else, but I also love to create dishes that are a work of art in themselves. Here are some of my favorite elegant vegetarian and vegan appetizers and hors d'oeuvres.
Onion and Apple Tarts with Goat Cheese
For an elegant fall or Thanksgiving appetizer, try these savory onion and apple tarts, made with either feta or goat cheese. These little onion apple tarts are vegetarian, but for a vegan version, you could use vegan dough and omit the cheese.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade
Balsamic and Basil Bruschetta
Balsamic and Basil Bruschetta
Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe
Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe
Vegan Bruschetta with Garlic
Vegan Bruschetta with Garlic
Vegan Cheese Fondue Recipe
Vegan Cheese Fondue Recipe
Citrus and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Citrus and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Easy Vegan Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Vegan Bruschetta Recipe
Vegetarian Mini Meatballs
These mini-meatballs are a spicy appetizer, but a little bit sweet too. Serve them warm with toothpicks. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Easy Vegetarian "Hot Wings" with Seitan
Easy Vegetarian "Hot Wings" with Seitan
Vegan Chili "Cheese" Fries
Vegan Chili "Cheese" Fries
Easy Low-Fat Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Easy Low-Fat Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Vegan Bean Bruschetta
Vegan Bean Bruschetta
Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls
Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls
Savory Fresh Apricot Bites
Savory Fresh Apricot Bites
Matzo Stuffed Mushrooms
Matzo Stuffed Mushrooms
Video: Stuffed Tomatoes
Learn how to make vegetarian stuffed tomatoes in this quick video. Stuffed tomatoes make for a great vegetarian appetizer or you can serve them as an entree as well.

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