19 vegetarian appetizers to surprise

Discover a list with 19 vegetarian appetizers to surprise and complete your menu for these holidays with light, healthy dishes and above all, with lots of vegetable protein.

Without a doubt, the selection of appetizers and canapés for parties such as Christmas is very important, because if we want to enjoy with the family, there is nothing better than sharing around a good table and surprising everyone with original, easy and delicious recipes. This time we present our best easy vegetarian canapés where you will find all kinds of dishes, but that is, they share adjectives such as delicious, creative and original.  Keep reading and find snacks with crackers, vegetable canapés and some lacto-vegetarian options with cheese that will make your mouth water.

Cold vegan appetizers: Ceviche’s

Ceviche or ceviche is a typical dish in many Latin American countries, although it is in Peru that it is considered cultural heritage. It is usually made from fish and the technique that gives the dish its name consists of marinating raw food in citrus juices and onions. This same technique can be used to work with other foods and that is why we can find vegetarian and vegan ceviche recipes like the ones we present below.

A good assortment of ceviche’s will be the star dish of your cold vegan appetizers, you will see how these fresh and exotic recipes arouse the attention of all your guests and the best thing is that they are all light and healthy dishes that you can present together with crackers, toast or grissini.

• Banana ceviche: Presented in a very original way with avocados, it has coconut cream and green bananas, a Caribbean delicacy. Banana ceviche recipe.
• Palm hearts with avocado: This time with a spicy touch marinated with a mixture of lemon and orange. Recipe for ceviche with palmettos and avocado.
• Lentil ceviche: A delicious vegan dish that includes corn and ginger in addition to lentils, which are the protagonists. Lentil ceviche recipe.
• Cauliflower ceviche: Another way to prepare cauliflower and put it on the Christmas table in a very original way, also with avocado and toasted corn. Cauliflower ceviche recipe.
• Tropical with mushrooms: We return to the Caribbean and add mango to the recipe to give it a bittersweet and spicy touch, a spectacular gourmet ceviche. Tropical mushroom ceviche recipe.

Cream spreads and montaditos

Another option for you to complete the easy and quick appetizers at these parties is to have different spreads and various ingredients on your table along with a good bowl of toasted rolls. In this section we propose 5 recipes for spreadable creams and toast that you can prepare for any dinner or family gathering, all delicious dishes so that you can have some cheap canapés at home that are adapted to your diet.

• Guacamole with Pico de Gallo: A vegan canapé option if you accompany it with crudités or vegan bread, you can make it spicy or not and everyone will be happy.  Guacamole recipe with Pico de Gallo.
• Beetroot hummus: Another vegan recipe with chickpeas and beetroot to create an intensely colored cream, perfect for spreading on the canapés that you like the most.  Recipe for vegan canapés with beetroot.
• Cheese, tomato and basil: A mix that never fails, with Italian flavors and that you can serve together with toasted bread. Capers toast recipe.
• Bruschetta with avocado: The avocado or avocado is the protagonist here with tomato and oil and salt, traditional flavors but with a good presentation they can surprise. Avocado bruschetta recipe.
• Aubergine Crostini: Flavored cream cheese accompanied with roasted aubergines, simply delicious. A good option to take care of the diet at Christmas. Aubergine crostini recipe.

Vegetarian croquettes

If you want to ensure and cook something more traditional, you can always opt for croquettes and pancakes, but since we are talking about original vegetarian appetizers, we offer you 5 vegetarian and vegan croquette recipes for you to enjoy with family and friends.

Croquettes are a well-known tapa in Spain, they consist of a fried dough that usually has ham, chicken or cheese, but with these vegetarian recipes you will discover another way of mixing ingredients to create unique croquettes.

• Potato and broccoli: This recipe has cheese and eggs but it is certainly an option that you should take into account to prepare this Christmas if you like broccoli. Potato and broccoli pancakes recipe.
• Greek croquettes: Made with zucchini with mint and feta cheese, a true delight to surprise everyone and without leaving a healthy and healthy diet. Greek zucchini croquettes recipe.
• Amaranth meatballs: Amaranth seeds are a super protein food and if you want to include it in your Christmas menu, take advantage of this recipe to make a delicious appetizer, also with quinoa and spinach. Amaranth meatballs recipe.
• Tomato croquettes: Similar to broccoli pancakes but with tomato, onion, oregano and parsley. Greek tomato croquettes recipe.
• Oat croquettes: A very original recipe with oats and basil that you can serve in mini format accompanied by a rich tomato sauce. Recipe for oatmeal meatballs with tomato.

Other vegan and vegetarian options for Christmas

In addition to everything that we have already taught you, there are many more recipes for Christmas appetizers and canapés that you can include in your menu without leaving a healthy and vegetarian diet.

So if you still can’t find an option that catches your eye, here are 4 Christmas recipes with more great ideas to prepare, some vegan, others vegetarian but all delicious.

• Mini mushroom burgers: Elegant vegetarian recipe and in mini presentation, ideal for a party or a family dinner with many diners. Recipe for mini mushroom burgers.
• Sushi with sliced ​​bread: Vegan appetizer with a very original presentation that you can make with the vegetable pate that you like the most. Vegan sushi recipe with bread.
• Cucumber rolls: Some wonderful cold rolls with cream cheese that you will have ready, in the Christmas table, in less than 5 minutes. Stuffed Cucumber Rolls Recipe.
• Stuffed mushrooms: Use the guacamole with Pico de Gallo to stuff some fresh mushrooms and you will have an exquisite and very colorful vegan appetizer. Recipe for mushrooms stuffed with guacamole.

More tips for Christmas dinner

At this article we have created several articles to give you a hand with all the preparations for Christmas dinner, we also have an interesting section with practical advice that will help you start a vegetarian diet.