Easy and Delicious Vegan Appetizer Recipes That Are Just Right for Any Occasion (2024)

Whether you want to elevate dinner on the weekend with a multi-course meal or are planning for a family party (with COVID-safe guidelines in place, of course), these vegan appetizers will start things off on a delicious note. Ranging from creamy dairy-free dips to crudités spreads and simple snacks, our quick and easy recipes are sure to satisfy both meat-eaters and vegans alike.

One naturally vegan appetizer that's always guaranteed to please is hummus. Our hummus recipe, pictured here, is as classic as it gets: It's made with two cans of chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat. Serve with crudités, chips, or pita bread for a satisfying appetizer your whole group will love. We also have a very green guacamole that's made without tomatoes but with an uber-crunchy and salty garnish of crumbled seaweed sheets. It's just the add-on to take this classic appetizer to extraordinary new heights. Don't forget the tortilla chips!

Dips aren't your only options when it comes to make and serving vegan appetizers, though. Savory snacks such as roasted chickpeas, crunchy kale chips, and homemade potato chips will delight both kids and adults, and that's true whether they're vegan or not. Some are best served warm, whereas others you can make ahead and serve at room temperature for easy entertaining. We have a versatile recipe for spiced baked tofu that can serve as an accent to a large board filled with vegetables, dips, vegan cheese, and more; or you may even want to use it as a topping for a light appetizer salad.

Vegan food is anything but bland or boring and these appetizer recipes will certainly prove that.