# Anyone have a good vegetarian appetizer recipe? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [June 2, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565 "2026-06-02T18:19:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/1 "2026-06-02T18:19:27Z")
Need answer some time this week. 🙂 I’m considering jalapeno poppers or deviled eggs, but I’m interested in hearing other ideas. Bonus points if it’s something you’ve actually made and the whole wide world raved about it. This is for a group of 10, if that matters. Thanks! mmm ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/2 "2026-06-02T18:22:56Z")
Does it have to be a recipe/homemade? I couldn’t tell you the brand, but I’ve had really good frozen/store bought spanakopita at a party (thrown by someone that owned a restaurant and knows how to cook). ---
**Author:** ![ricepad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b38774/32.png) [@ricepad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricepad)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/3 "2026-06-02T18:24:28Z")
I do a pull-apart loaf in a Bundt pan that is basically a bunch of tiny rolls filled with a small piece of cheese. Grease 'em all up and put them in the Bundt and bake. Turn it out and you have a Bundt loaf with pieces cheese-stuffed roll that are about 2-3 bites each. Want it? I’ve also done it with small bits of sausage in half the rolls, but that doesn’t fit the request. ETA: it’s all from scratch, but you could probably use biscuits from a can to do the same thing. Well, not completely from scratch - I don’t make the cheese. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/4 "2026-06-02T18:30:05Z")
If dairy’s OK, can’t go wrong with a spinach artichoke dip: > **[Spinach Artichoke Dip - Tastes Better from Scratch](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/spinach-artichoke-dip/)** > > This EASY Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is warm, cheesy, and DELICIOUS! It can be made up to 2 days ahead of time, and is a crowd pleaser! ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/5 "2026-06-02T18:30:22Z")
[Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Raspberry Jam](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_brie/). Yeah, it’s supposedly a holiday thing, but it’s so good we sometimes make it randomly. Serve with crackers or warm, home-made bread slices. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/6 "2026-06-02T18:33:29Z")
Celery sticks with blue cheese. So very simple, yet tasty. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/7 "2026-06-02T20:05:27Z")
If you want to go totally Vegan, how about guacamole and chips? Here’s Jack White’s recipe from his concert rider: > **[Jack White’s guacamole recipe: perfect for the avocado obsessive](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2015/feb/09/jack-white-stripes-guacamole-recipe-perfect-avocado)** > > The White Stripes frontman’s rider is so specific it even provides a guacamole recipe. Chef Martin Morales gives his approval ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/8 "2026-06-02T20:53:45Z")
Vegetarian, but absolutely not vegan (cheese and butter). Make a batch of spinach saag (many options, I use this [slow cooker option](https://myheartbeets.com/sarson-ka-saag-slow-cooker/) without the fenugreek) - buy a batch of pre-made puff pastry sheets, thaw and cut into squares. Make small cubes or shreds of paneer, or a mild flavored cheese such as Monterey jack, and place a small cube or two along with a dollop of saag just off center of the squares, use an egg wash along half the sides of the square and fold over to form a triangle. Apply mild additional pressure along the open sides (or use a fork) to better seal. Bake. Highly flavored with the saag, a bit hot cheese for a flavor contrast and the gooeyness, flakey, buttery crust. Made a batch this weekend in multiple sizes for the wife and I. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/9 "2026-06-02T22:26:03Z")
Simple, fresh pineapple [![](https://i.imgur.com/wux37Ni.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/wux37Ni.jpg) I brought this to a recent party and it was a big hit. They were quickly gobbled up. Easy finger food. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/10 "2026-06-04T13:25:10Z")
That’s a pretty solid guacamole recipe. About the only thing I’d consider is adding garlic. Personally I’d look at something like hummus or baba ganoush; I think both are fully vegan, and they’re dips, so they’d be great for parties. Homemade hummus is pretty easy- just start with canned chickpeas, and do this hull-removal procedure. ( [Never Peel Chickpeas Again With One Simple Trick](https://www.tastingtable.com/887890/never-peel-chickpeas-again-with-one-simple-trick/)) . That’ll give you smoother, creamier hummus! ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/11 "2026-06-04T13:35:48Z")
> [@bump](#): > > That’s a pretty solid guacamole recipe. About the only thing I’d consider is adding garlic. Oh yeah, I didn’t even notice garlic was missing! Garlic is a must. My guac recipe is pretty similar to that, except I do use garlic, I do not add cilantro (my wife doesn’t like it) I use purple onion instead of yellow (purple is a little milder raw, plus I like the color variety it adds), and I don’t add serrano peppers. I usually add just enough cayenne pepper to give the guac a hint of heat. I like spice, but I don’t think guac should be too spicy. > [@bump](#): > > Homemade hummus is pretty easy- just start with canned chickpeas, and do this hull-removal procedure. ( [Never Peel Chickpeas Again With One Simple Trick](https://www.tastingtable.com/887890/never-peel-chickpeas-again-with-one-simple-trick/)) . That’ll give you smoother, creamier hummus! Thanks for that trick! I’ve made my own hummus many times (it’s ridiculously cheap compared to pre-made, and I think much tastier) but I usually don’t bother removing the husks and just live with less smooth hummus bacause I thought the removal process would be too time-consuming. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/12 "2026-06-04T13:45:22Z")
You’re welcome! It was actually on my mind; my wife had bought some hummus from [a local Mediterranean grocery](https://sarasmediterraneanmarket.com/) that we shop at, and somehow we got into a discussion of buying vs. making, and this process came up because I’d commented that mine is tasty, but a bit rougher. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/13 "2026-06-04T14:00:49Z")
If you want a change of pace from hummous and baba ganouj, try muhammara: > **[Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)](https://www.themediterraneandish.com/muhammara-recipe-roasted-red-pepper-dip/)** > > A foolproof muhammara recipe for a hearty, creamy roasted red pepper dip w/ walnuts, pomegranate molasses & Mediterranean spices. Step by step tutorial! ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/14 "2026-06-04T14:56:45Z")
> [@bump](#): > > I’d commented that mine is tasty, but a bit rougher. Truth be told, I actually came to almost prefer the homemade rougher version to the super-smooth storebought /restaurant version. > [@pulykamell](#): > > If you want a change of pace from hummous and baba ganouj, try muhammara: Thanks! I’m definitely keeping that recipe in my back pocket. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/15 "2026-06-04T15:07:06Z")
My favorite hummus recipe is this one: > **[Cooked - Loading](https://cooked.wiki/loading/new?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inspiredtaste.net%2F15938%2Feasy-and-smooth-hummus-recipe%2F)** (note: preface any recipe with “cooked.wiki/” to get all the ads and other nonsense removed). Another possibility is homemade pimento cheese. I don’t use a recipe, but it’s something like this: - Grate a bunch, maybe 8 oz, of sharp cheddar in a food processor - Add about 2 oz of cream cheese and whirl. - Add a couple big spoonfuls of Duke’s mayonnaise and whirl. - Add cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne, or whatever other flavors sound tasty, and briefly whirl. - Add a jar of pimentos and give a real quick whirl. You want it not too mayonnaisy, pretty spicy, and still a bit chunky. Serve it warm if you can, because that’s flippin delicious, but room temperature is also okay; it’s great on pita wedges, or tortilla chips, or whatever else sounds good. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/16 "2026-06-04T16:56:29Z")
How about stuffed grape leaves, with tzatziki for dipping? ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/17 "2026-06-04T17:21:18Z")
If you are considering guacamole, a nice thing to also make is a queso dip. This [queso](https://www.recipetineats.com/queso-dip-mexican-cheese-dip/) dip got wonderful reviews when I made it for the last game night I hosted. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/18 "2026-06-04T17:43:34Z")
That seems complicated… half a large block of Velveeta and a can of Rotel is the way to go. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/19 "2026-06-04T17:49:35Z")
Gazpacho. A nice cold soup that you could serve in small bowls. Waldorf salad: easy to make and people tend to love it. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565/20 "2026-06-04T18:05:33Z")
Layered bean dip Hummus &Tapenade with pita or crostini Bean salad ( Paisley Farms is a delicious brand) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565.md?page=2)