Category: Appetizers

Sweet and savory fans, this one’s for you! Slightly sweet watermelon combined with naturally salty cucumber plus tart lime and refreshing mint will have you dancing around your kitchen wondering where this flavorful combo has been all your life! Pro tip: the flavors are even better the next day, so make it the day before you plan to enjoy it.

Warm grilled watermelon with a little lemon, salt and mint is O.M.G delicious! Add sweet pineapple to the mix and you have an appetizer that will please the entire family and wow your picnic guests. Shh...they don’t need to know that this it’s also good for them!

Put a new spin on those Romaine leaves by grilling them briefly on the stovetop for a warm and crispy Romaine salad. Hardy Romaine is perfect for grilling due to its sturdy ribs down to the center. Add crunchy toasted sunflower seeds and sweet pomegranate seeds on top make for a fancy and delicious light appetizer or side to your main course.

This warm mango sauce is Amazing (yes with a capital “A!”). It’s perfect for dipping tofu and would also make a great tempeh spread, mushroom taco addition or grain bowl sauce. Mangos complement tomato paste perfectly with their natural sweetness.

These fresh and delicious veggie rolls are a fun way to get hands-on with mealtime. And while the nori delivers a potent dose of essential minerals like calcium, zinc, and magnesium, you can also make creative substitutions that cater to your personal tastes.

Making homemade sushi is a lot of fun and creating it with non-traditional ingredients is even more enjoyable! Organic whole grain millet replaces rice, Miso Peanut Sauce replaces soy sauce, and veggies replace fish. What stays is the nutrient-packed nori seaweed that lends its crunchy texture and signature flavor. Who knew that vegan sushi could be so delicious AND environmentally friendly!

Quinoa is one of the most versatile foods — it can be used to make grain bowls, veggie burgers, pasta, and now vegan sushi! Our goal for you when making this recipe — have fun! Making vegan nigiri is like creating a piece of art, a delicious edible piece of art!

If you’re looking to change things up from your traditional sandwich wrap, look no further than a vegetable hand roll, otherwise known as temaki. This wrap can be enjoyed like any other wrap, but is made with nori instead of a whole grain wrap or lettuce. Nori is chock-full of minerals like iodine, selenium and iron. Plus, this is a fun way to get some variety in your diet!

Humble white button mushrooms get transformed into tasty mushroom cap appetizers! Even though mushrooms appear to be humble, in reality they are true superstars packed with nutrients that heal and nourish. This appetizer is one of many ways to enjoy this superfood.

It’s almost as if these three ingredients were made for each other: tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar. They complement each other so well that the roasted result can be enjoyed as a warm snack by itself or spread on whole-grain bread, homemade crackers, or avocado toast.