Category: Appetizers

What comes to mind when you think of smoothies? Most likely it’s fruit with a hint of veggies and more sweet than savory. But salad lovers can enjoy smoothies too! Blend your favorite salad ingredients to create a deliciously creamy smoothie that’s packed with flavors from cucumber, lime, cilantro (optional!), and shallots (yes, shallots!), with a little mango for just a touch of sweetness.

This simple dish can help you optimize your plant-based nutrition (hello, Brussels beauties!) while tempting your taste buds and satisfying your belly. Lemon and thyme pair nicely together as one is bright and energizing (lemon) and one is earthy and grounding (thyme). They complement both each other and the Brussels Sprouts to create a delicious recipe for you to enjoy as a snack or a side to your main meal.

Imagine yourself diving into an ooey, gooey sea of deliciousness packed with nutrients like iron, magnesium, zinc, prebiotics, and probiotics — that’s what you’ll get with this creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip. Plus, this seemingly indulgent dish is very simple to prepare!

This seafood-free ceviche can be the perfect addition to any summer gathering or a light and refreshing appetizer before you dive into the main course. Tomatoes and hearts of palm create texture and flavor that is not too much different than traditional ceviche, however, this one is good for your body and good for the planet.

Crispy, crunchy munchy! These onion rings are so irresistible, it’s hard to believe they aren’t fried. This fun dish is proof that you can create your own healthy, crunchy snack or appetizer without oil or frying. With each crunchy bite, you’re getting a nice dose of prebiotics and antimicrobial compounds.

Loaded with potassium, choline, vitamin C, and fiber, yuca has more to offer than just its satisfying texture and sweet flavor. Yuca Con Mojo is prepared by first boiling the yuca, followed by sauteing onions, garlic, and lemon to create a bright, delicious sauce that complements the vegetable’s starchy texture. Enjoy it as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.

Want a restaurant-style Indian favorite that’s healthier and a lot of fun to make? In these baked samosas you’ll find vitamin C-rich cauliflower, protein-packed chickpeas, and fiber-filled whole-wheat flour. Enjoy creating them in your kitchen, indulging in the flavors, and benefitting from their nutrient-rich goodness.

Peanutty, raw, colorful veggie noodles bring this dish to life. What’s more, it can add vitality to your life when you enjoy its nutrient-dense, health-building ingredients!

Bhaji is an Indian finger food that is traditionally made with onion fried in batter with lots of fragrant Indian spices. This recipe includes those healing and delicious spices but ditches the oil to make a healthy version of this traditional appetizer.

A twist on the standard olive tapenade, this one combines both black olives and kalamata olives along with toasted walnuts. The taste is still pungent and flavorful, but not overpowering or overly salty. Each bite comes with a hearty helping of healthy monounsaturated fats from the olives and healing omega-3’s from the walnuts!