Everyone loves a BBQ or cookout, but what do you feed everyone while the grill powers up and you wait for your guests to arrive and get settled in? If you need inspiration for what to serve up your veggie and vegan guests - as well as everyone else, then here are some absolutely delicious vegan appetizers, veggie packed snacks and sharable dips to pass around.
I like to serve a combination of finger food and a platter or two of antipasto style snacks. A balance of a creamy dip and a veggie dip such as pico de gallo, small skewers with tofu or marinated veggies, some olives and or maybe a little bit of frittata or tortilla. Focus on bold and fresh flavors to get your guests appetites going and food that invites being passed around to get the conversation flowing. You'll find here some great vegan appetizer recipes to share, packed with delicious flavors your guest will be talking about long after the BBQ ends.
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GREAT VEGGIE DIPS
Edamame Basil Dip
A yummy hummus style dip made with green soybeans (edamame) and fresh basil. Delicious as a snack or spread for toast and canapes.
Dairy Free Whipped Tofu Feta Dip
A deliciously tangy dip that is perfect for topping with roasted peppers or tomatoes. Made with tofu, totally dairy free and vegan!
Zucchini Babaganoush (Smokey Courgette Dip)
A smoky and delicious vegan zucchini dip that's perfect for scooping onto crackers or crudites or smooshing onto a sandwich
Smokey Chipotle Black Bean dip
A delicous smokey dip made with black beans. Hearty and perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips!
Easy 4 Ingredient Guacamole
Is it even a BBQ without guacamole? Simply made with avo, cilantro (coriander leaf) red onion and a good squeeze of lime. So good and so simple!
Photo credit: Next Level Baker
Cowboy Caviar Dip
Delicious chopped dip made with beans, corn and more. Great for dipping, adding to tacos or as a side for the BBQ or when you're grilling outside.
Photo credit: Becoming You with Julie
Chipotle Almond Dip
Creamy umami-rich chipotle almond dip. Dairy-free and zingy, scoopable. Perfect for sharing around as a cookout, summer party or get-together.
Photo credit: Next Level Baker
Garlic and Chive Sunflower 'Cheese'
Delicious option for a sharing platter, make sure to serve with plenty of crackers!
Photo credit: Whole New Mom
Creamy Cashew Cream Cheese
Yummy vegan alternative to soft cheese. Made with whole ingredients and super yummy
Watermelon Salsa
Fresh and zesty watermelon salsa is perfect to share at the cookout. Serve with lots of tortilla chips and some guac for the ultimate dip experience.
Photo credit: Vegan in the Freezer
Avocado, Olive and Jalapeño Dip
If you have a lot of avocados to use up, but don't want to make guacamole, this spicy olive and avocado dip is a super delicious option to share for BBQs or at picnics.
SKEWERS and KABOBS
Veggie 'Beef' Seitan Kebabs
Delicious grilled seitan kebabs! Choose to add mushrooms and peppers and of course serve with a dipping sauce.
Photo credit: Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas
Delicious Grilled Pineapple Skewers
These fun pineapple skewer appetizers are packed with juicy flavor and perfect as a delicious starter for a BBQ cookout.
Photo credit: Healing Tomato
Grilled Baby Potatoes
Perfectly grilled baby potatoes are a great option to share around at a BBQ. I like to serve them as an appetizer before the main grilled options are served.
GRILLED VEGGIES
Georgian Eggplant Walnut Rolls (nigvziani badrijani)
A gently spiced filling made with walnuts wrapped in baked or grilled eggplant slices. This is a traditional dish from the country of Georgia. Perfect for serving as an appetizer or canape.
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Basil Lemon Cashew Cream
Easy to make blistered shishito peppers served with a dairy-free dip created with cashews with lemon and basil. So good for sharing and getting into the BBQ vibes.
Photo credit: Sweet Miscellany
Vegan Elote: Mexican Grilled Sweet Corn
The ultimate grilled veggie on the BBQ: Vegan version of the famous elote corn. With a creamy vegan cheese and bags of flavor. Great for sharing at a summer party, get together or grill.
Photo credit: Cinnamon Snail
FRITTERS, 'WINGS' and SAVOURY SLICES
Aussie Style Zucchini Slice
A yummy and easy way to use up zucchinis! Vegan version of the classic Aussie recipe.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Delicous snack to make ahead and serve at a party , whether it's an outdoor gathering or you're planning to fire up the grill.
Photo credit: Champagne Tastes
Veggie Pakora (Indian Veggie Fritters)
Everyone loves a pakora, make a batch ahead of your BBQ , double if you need to feed a crowd, and watch them disappear!
Photo credit: Foodess
Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Such a great snack to share for a sunny pool party or cookout. Great to share and dip.
Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine
Vegan jalapeño poppers
The best snack to share on game day, before a cookout or to snack on while grilling. Creamy filling, crispy outer and the perfect amount of chili heat.
Photo credit: Cinnamon Snail
CANAPES & FINGER FOOD
Vegan Cheese and Spinach Spanakopita Triangles (Air Fried or Oven Baked)
A delicious canape or appetiser that is full of delicious cheezy spinach flavour wrapped in crunchy filo pastry. Perfect for parties!
Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi) Koftas
A vegan Turkish classic made with red lentils and lots of herbs. Perfect to serve as an appetizer or mezze as part of a sharing platter.
Photo credit: Unicorns in the Kitchen
Puff pastry Tartlets
Easy party appetizer! Juicy roasted tomatoes, tangy tapenade layered with vegan mozzarella on a puff pastry base!
Vegan Deviled Potatoes
An egg-free twist on the classic devilled eggs. Easy vegan appetizers to share at a picnic or cookout.
Photo credit: The Urben Life
Tomato Pesto Bruschetta
Super easy and full of summer flavours, this tomato and pesto bruschetta is the perfect Appetizer or 'Apero'
Garlic Crostini with olive oil
Pop some of these delicious garlic crostini in the oven before guests arrive for a party. Great to serve to scoop up dips or share around.
Photo credit: My Chefs Apron
White Bean Garlic Bruschetta
Great bruschetta topper to serve at a party or bbq get together.
Photo credit: Chef's Pencil
Vegan Egg Bites (Mini Frittatas)
Frittata, Eggless quiche, vegan protein bites, whatever you call these yummy little egg bites, they are a great vegan snack for on the go, picnics and parties!
Vegan Sausage Rolls with Sage and Onion
If like me you grew up in Australia, then mini sausage rolls were a staple of any party, including BBQS. They're great for serving up ahead of time and perfect if you have kiddos who need food immediately before the BBQ even gets going!
CRISPS and CRACKERS
Tofu Crispy Crackers (Healthy High Protein Chips)
Delicious crisp crackers made with tofu and snackable seasonings. You won't believe they're made from tofu!
Crispy Kale Chips
Get snacking with these crispy kale chips! For an added cheesy flavor I suggest a sprinkle of nutritional yeast!
Photo credit: Thermo Cookery
Lentil Flaxseed Crackers (Gluten-Free)
Extra crispy and light lentil and flaxseed crackers. High in fibre and protein, delicious snack recipe that is also gluten-free and vegan.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Chili LIme
Crispy roasted chickpeas made even more delicious with spices, chili and lime. Great for snacking or sharing for a BBQ or cookout!
Photo credit: Inspired Epicurian
Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
Everyone loves sweet potatoes made into crispy fries. These ones are topped with chili and are the best easy appetizer to share before a BBQ or to serve a crowd.
Photo credit: Becoming You with Julie
Spicy Seasoned Pretzels
Crispy and delicious these spicy seasoned pretzels are great to share as a snack or appetizer for summer parties, to take on picnics or as a fun shareable bowl before a BBQ grill out.
Photo credit: Flavorful Eats
Salad and More
You'll also need some salads to serve: Why not check these out!
Love to grill?
Try these delicious veggie burgers:
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