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Vegetarian Finger Foods: A Crowd-Pleasing Platter


Description

A delightful assortment of vegetarian finger foods perfect for any occasion, featuring stuffed mushrooms, Caprese skewers, and more.


Ingredients

  • Olive oil: 6 tbsp
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste
  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • Eggs: 2
  • Bread or baguette slices: 12 slices
  • Pita bread: 3 large (cut into wedges)
  • Rice paper wrappers: 12
  • Julienned carrots: 1 cup
  • Julienned cucumber: 1 cup
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage: 2 cups
  • Fresh mint and cilantro: 1/2 cup combined
  • Rice vermicelli (cooked): 1 cup
  • Large white or cremini mushroom caps: 12
  • Cream cheese: 6 oz
  • Grated Parmesan: 1/4 cup (optional)
  • Garlic (minced): 1 clove
  • Chopped parsley: 2 tbsp
  • Breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp
  • Cherry tomatoes: 12
  • Fresh basil leaves: 12
  • Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini): 12
  • Balsamic glaze: 2 tbsp
  • Store-bought or homemade veggie patties: 4–6 small
  • Slider buns: 6–8
  • Ripe tomatoes (Roma or plum), diced: 2 cups
  • Garlic clove (minced): 1
  • Fresh basil (chopped): 2 tbsp
  • Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Balsamic vinegar: 1 tsp
  • Ready-made pastry sheets or samosa wrappers: 12
  • Potatoes (boiled, mashed): 2 medium
  • Frozen peas: 1/2 cup
  • Spices: cumin, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder: 1 tsp each
  • Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained: 2 cups
  • Tahini: 3 tbsp
  • Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic: 1 clove
  • Water as needed to thin
  • Ripe avocados: 3
  • Lime juice: 1 tbsp
  • Finely diced red onion: 1/4 cup
  • Cilantro: 2 tbsp
  • Tortilla chips: 2 cups
  • Frozen puff pastry: 1 sheet (thawed)
  • Cooked spinach (squeezed dry): 1 cup
  • Ricotta or crumbled feta: 1/2 cup
  • Egg wash: 1 egg beaten
  • Zucchini (grated, excess moisture squeezed): 2 medium
  • Oil for frying: 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Prepare each vegetarian finger food using the specific recipes provided.
  2. For vegetable spring rolls, dip rice wrappers in warm water until pliable, layer in fresh vegetables, roll tightly, and cut in half.
  3. For stuffed mushrooms, remove stems, fill with cream cheese and herbs, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  4. For Caprese skewers, stack tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on skewers, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. For mini sliders, grill veggie patties and serve in slider buns with toppings.
  6. For bruschetta, toast bread and top with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil, drizzling with olive oil.
  7. For samosas, fill pastry with spiced potatoes and peas, then deep fry until golden.
  8. For hummus, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth; serve with pita.
  9. For spinach puffs, fill pastry and bake at 400°F until golden.
  10. For zucchini fritters, mix grated zucchini with flour and egg and pan-fry until crispy.
  11. Serve all prepared finger foods on platters and enjoy!

Notes

Prep in stages to shorten assembly time and keep wet and dry elements separate until assembly to maintain texture.

  • Prep Time: 90 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking and Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
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