Starters
Set the tone for a memorable meal with flavorful vegan starters designed to awaken the appetite. From vibrant dips and fresh salads to crispy bites, elegant small plates, and shareable favorites, these recipes celebrate bold flavors and beautiful ingredients. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply beginning a weeknight dinner, these starters are made to bring people together around the table.
Number of recipes found:
27
Creamy Dill Tahini Potato Salad
A bright, creamy potato salad with tahini, dill, capers, red onion, whole grain mustard, and caper brine.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
A silky roasted cauliflower soup with garlic, onion, herbs, plant-based cream, and nutritional yeast.
Fig and Arugula Pasta Salad
A fresh pasta salad with figs, arugula, roasted broccoli, walnuts, cranberries, and balsamic Dijon dressing.
Beetroot Carpaccio
Thin roasted beet slices with creamy beetroot dressing, mixed greens, basil, microgreens, and vegan feta.
Delicata Squash and Arugula Salad
Roasted delicata squash with arugula, dandelion greens, radishes, sprouts, seeds, and maple Dijon dressing.
Miso Glazed Bok Choy
Baby bok choy seared in a savory miso glaze with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha.
Tomato Basil Soup
A silky tomato basil soup with herbs, potatoes, vegetable broth, and sweet roasted tomatoes.
Roasted Asparagus with Miso Hollandaise
Tender roasted asparagus with rich vegan miso hollandaise and garlicky sautéed spinach.
Asian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Fresh lettuce wraps filled with savory TVP, water chestnuts, and green onions with spicy peanut sauce.
Cold Beetroot Soup
A refreshing chilled beetroot soup with cucumber, dill, lemon, and creamy soy milk.
Hearts of Palm Ceviche
A bright vegan ceviche with hearts of palm, crisp vegetables, avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime.
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
A rich and comforting vegan potato leek soup blended with herbs, plant milk, and nutritional yeast.
Caesar Salad
A hearty vegan Caesar salad with crisp romaine, roasted chickpeas, garlic croutons, and tahini dressing.
Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho
A cool and creamy cucumber avocado gazpacho blended with herbs, jalapeño, yogurt, and garlic.
Gomasio Confit Leeks
Slow-roasted leeks with sesame vinaigrette, crunchy peanuts, gomasio, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Garlic Soy Sautéed Green Beans
Crisp green beans sautéed with garlic, soy sauce, sesame or olive oil, red pepper flakes, and optional maple syrup.
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
A bright and refreshing yellow tomato gazpacho with cucumber, yellow bell pepper, shallot, garlic, sherry vinegar, and olive oil.
Miso Soup
A simple, comforting miso soup with tofu, spinach, nori, and green onions in a savory vegetable broth.
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
A summery heirloom tomato panzanella with crisp toasted bread, basil, capers, pickled onions, and red wine vinaigrette.
Mexican Corn Salad with Mixed Greens
A fresh and creamy Mexican corn salad with roasted corn, mixed greens, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and vegan mayonnaise.
Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
Smoky grilled corn coated with vegan mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, vegan Parmesan, cilantro, and fresh lime.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
A creamy, smoky corn salad with caramelized corn, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime, and vegan mayonnaise.
Easy Focaccia
An easy homemade focaccia with garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, and flaky salt. Soft inside, crisp at the edges, and perfect for sharing.
Cold Spicy Gochujang Noodles
Cold noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy gochujang dressing with crisp vegetables, edamame, lime, garlic, and ginger.
Creamy Corn Chowder
A creamy vegan corn chowder with tender potatoes, sweet corn, coconut milk, garlic, and optional jalapeño for a little heat.
Vegan Hearts of Palm Ceviche Tacos
Fresh hearts of palm ceviche tacos with tomato, cucumber, avocado, lime, cilantro, and colorful crunchy toppings.
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
Ultra-creamy vegan mac and cheese made with a cashew sauce, nutritional yeast, and an optional crispy breadcrumb topping.