If you're someone who wishes to change their bad eating habits but don't know where to start, vegetarian appetizers are a delicious way to begin cutting meat out of your diet.
For people who can't resist ordering fries with their meals whenever they're given the option, there are now ways to easily make bread-crumbed zucchini fries at home. These cut down on the calories and incorporate the vegetable food group.
Further, when making many meals now, it's possible to substitute your favorite meat with tofu or more vegetables. For instance, with the right spices, a tofu snack can taste surprisingly good and you can make a pizza with sweet potatoes instead of pepperoni.
To slowly make the shift to a healthier you, mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes and feta-filled cucumber rolls allow you to enjoy your favorite cheeses in small portions with vegetables. Vegetarian appetizers are great alternatives to chips at BBQs and they also provide your health-conscious friends with guilt-free snacks.
16 Vegetarian Appetizers
From Flavorful Veggie Sliders to Bite-Sized Hummus Muffins:
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — Oct 30, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Sushi-Inspired Vegetarian Snacks
Cucumber Feta Rolls are a Quick Treat to Whip Up for Guests
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Meatless Avocado Eggrolls
The I Wash You Dry Appetizer Adds a Little Green to a Take-Out Favorite
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Revamped Japanese Dishes
Quinoa Sushi Rolls are a Healthy Option Packed With Nutrients
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Healthy No-Bread Bruschetta
Sweet Potato Bruschetta is a Yummy Snack to Calm Your Cravings
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Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
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Bite-Sized Hummus Muffins
These Hummus Cups are Light Appetizers to Serve at Your Next Party
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Festive Pumpkin Fries
These Pumpkin Fries are the Perfect Fall Side Dish
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Deliciously Deceptive Fries
Baked Zucchini Fries are a Delicious Alternative to the Salty Snack
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Flavorful Veggie Sliders
Garden Sliders are a Refreshing Party Snack
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Healthy Savory Seed Pops
Quinoa Pizza Balls Healthy Cake Pop Alternatives
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Individualized Salsa Appetizers
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Blog Shows How to Make a Layered Dip
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Grainy Dessert Bites
Joy the Baker's Kale and Quinoa Cakes Are Sweet Healthy Alternatives
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Refreshingly Summery Appetizers
Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes are a Delicious BBQ Snack
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Meatless Pizza Appetizers
This Vegetarian Flatbread is the Perfect Size to Share with Friends
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Veggie-Crammed Parmesan Cones
This Sugar Laws Cheesy Delight Offers a Serving of Produce
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Bite-Sized Tofu Cakes
Herbed Tofu Cakes are a Great Way to Start a Healthy Diet
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