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Whole Food Plant-Based Appetizers

When hunger strikes, try one of these easy-to-make plant-based appetizers that double as snacks. Don't let urges drive you to make the wrong choice. With so many healthy plant-based vegan recipes to choose from you're never lost. Especially if you have your fridge and pantry stocked. You're younger, thinner self will thank you for staying on track.

Plant-Based Appetizers

Kale Chips
Kale Chips
Oil-Free Beet Hummus
Oil-Free Beet Hummus
Stuffed Mushrooms and Cookbook Cover
Artichoke-Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Bitchin Sauce
Bitchin’ Sauce Original Recipe
Ultimate Greek Nachos
Ultimate Greek Nachos
Potato Wedges ChipotleSauce
Thick Cut Seasoned Fries with Chipotle Sauce
Red Pepper Dip
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Tempeh Asian Lettuce Wraps with
Pumpkin-Hummus
Pumpkin Hummus
Kale Citrus Guacamole
Kale Citrus Guacamole
Trail Mix
High Protein Trail Mix
Tortilla Chips
Oil-Free Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes or Tortilla Chips
Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry Salsa
Chili-Cheese-Dip
Chili Cheese Dip
Carrot Hummus
Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus
Black Bean Mango Salsa
Black Bean Mango Salsa with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Baked Artichoke Dip
Baked Artichoke Dip
Healthy Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip
Spinach-Dip
Basil Spinach Dip
Mango-Salsa
Mango Salsa
Grilled Margherita Pizza
Veggie Pizza
Baked Corn Casserole
Baked Corn Casserole with Spinach & Chilies
Sun-dried tomato hummus
Sun-dried Tomato, Basil Hummus
Edamame Dip
Edamame Dip
Tofu "Crab" Cakes
Tofu "Crab" Cakes
Low-Fat-Hummus
Oil-Free Hummus
Zucchini Cakes
Easy Zucchini Cakes

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