It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas is just around the corner, decorations are out, and you’re already thinking of what

to make or buy for your loved ones this year.

Besides the endless holiday gift dilemma and house decorations, you also have to consider what

meals to make for holiday dinners you’ll be hosting during this particular time of the year.

Where there’s a Christmas dinner (or any meal) appetizers also have to be involved.

You have to be wise when making appetizers because people have different preferences.

That’s why making plant-based, vegan hors d’oeuvres is an excellent idea.

5 Tasty Vegan Appetizers for the Holidays

Let’s get this party started!

Recipes found in this article are so delicious they’ll satisfy the meat lovers’ needs too.

Feast on these…

Fried Risotto Balls

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Risotto balls or arancini in Italian pose as the ideal appetizer that you can serve on different

occasions, including Christmas.

It’s needless to mention that everyone loves this delicious meal, but vegans usually have to

stay away from it because it requires eggs.

Now, you don’t have to worry about that because you can use this recipe that you and your

egg-loving friends will adore equally.

To make this super easy appetizer, you’ll need leftover risotto, nutritional yeast and breadcrumbs.

You can also add shredded vegan cheese to mix things up a little bit.

Fried risotto balls look spectacular and don’t require too much hassle, which is a significant

advantage because Christmas time can be stressful with all those preparations.

Get the recipe here.

Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Vegan Nacho Cheese

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If you’re considered making an appetizer that’s in the “neighborhood” of buffalo chicken,

but with vegan vibes, this is your answer.

The beauty of this recipe is that you can make it for a wide array of occasions, including dinner

parties, movie nights, Superbowl, and Christmas of course.

It’s the perfect appetizer to  to your guests before you proceed to lunch or dinner.

While they’re munching on these yummy bites with vegan cheese, you have enough time to make

final preparations without stress and frustration.

To make this recipe, you’ll need cauliflower, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and others.

The best thing is, the cooking time is only 30 minutes.

Get the recipe here.

Red Pepper, Olive and Caper Bruschetta

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Regardless of the time of the year, eating a plant-based diet is highly recommended.

Different vegetables and fruits provide different nutrients that your body needs to

function properly.

Winter is the time of the year when your immunity weakens and consuming this type

of diet helps you make it stronger.

That’s why it’s considered the best diet plan for one’s health and wellbeing.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make but delivers a broad range of health benefits.

For example, capers are abundant in antioxidants and minerals such as calcium, iron,

and copper; they also contain a bunch of vitamins and a high fiber content.

All these factors are essential for overall health and wellbeing.

Besides capers, to make this yummy bruschetta you’ll need olives, red peppers, garlic,

olive oil, and red wine vinegar.

Get the recipe here.

Shiitake Nori Rolls

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Do you want to do something different this Christmas?

You don’t have to make standard appetizers that you’ll get to eat whenever you visit

family and friends.

A great way of mixing things up a little bit is to serve the shiitake nori rolls, a delicious

and vegan version of popular sushi.

Shiitake mushrooms are rich in vitamins B, and they serve as a food source of Vitamin D,

which is quite difficult to find in foods.

On the other hand, nori enriches your body with magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber,

and other nutrients.

This recipe also requires scallions, shallots, cabbage, garlic, cilantro, and more.

Get the recipe here.

Coriander-Chili Pinto Bean Dip

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Most people can’t imagine Christmas time without a super delicious dip, if you’re one of them,

you’ll love this recipe.

Pinto beans, the primary ingredient in this recipe, are abundant in fiber thus making the dip

a perfect addition to the high fiber diet that is always recommended.

Furthermore, pinto beans are low in fats, but rich in protein, iron, and other essential nutrients

that keep you healthy.

To make this delicious dip that everyone will adore, you’ll need paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic,

olive oil, crackers of course.

Get the recipe here.

Conclusion

Trying to figure out what appetizers you can make during the holidays can turn into a huge hassle.

You want to make something that everyone will love.

To help you out, this post featured five super tasty recipes that you can easily make.

Despite the fact they’re vegan, even meat-lovers won’t be able to resist them.

It’s needless to mention you can make these appetizers throughout the year.

Enjoy!

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