Welcome to Southern & Modern’s Vegetarian Appetizers page! Our collection of vegetarian appetizers includes a variety of delicious, meatless options that are perfect for entertaining or just enjoying as a snack. From savory dips and spreads to crispy fried bites, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our recipes are inspired by southern and international flavors, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold spices. We believe that vegetarian food should be flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make, which is why all of our recipes are designed to be approachable and accessible.
At Southern & Modern, vegetarian food is just as delicious and satisfying as meat-based dishes. Our Vegetarian Appetizers page is full of flavorful and creative recipes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, our recipes are sure to inspire you to get cooking.
Explore our recipes today and discover a world of delicious, meat-free flavors!
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White Bean Tuscan Hummus is made with a few simple ingredients. Dip pita or veggies in it, or dress it up with some fun toppings! I’m back with another bean recipe. I absolutely love beans, I especially love how easy it is to get creative with different flavors and cooking methods. And while I love…
Peach Panzanella Salad is a fun twist on classic Panzanella. It’s a great way to use delicious in-season peaches. Panzanella is basically a bread salad. Which means I basically love it more than any other salad. It’s usually savory, with tomatoes and onions, and often other veggies. This version is a little sweeter,…
Jalapeno pimento cheese is a kicked-up version of a Southern classic. Like it even spicier? Add more peppers until it’s perfect for you. Is there anything more Southern than pimento cheese? Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos. Growing up we often had a tub of it in the fridge, I like it, but never enough to…
How to roast garlic. This super simple recipe yields a creamy caramelized garlic that tastes amazing smeared on bread or tossed with pasta. This recipe is so simple I hesitate to call it a recipe. However, it has come to my attention that many people have never had the glorious creation that is roasted garlic….
This mini sweet peppers recipe combines sweet and tangy peppers with savory seasonings and bright lime crema. Mix up the seasonings to add your own twist! I absolutely adore shishito peppers, and I love the way random peppers are super hot. However, I understand that not everyone likes that level of heat. And sometimes I…
This article will teach you how to cook shishito peppers. Blistered shishito peppers are a quick and easy appetizer. And the best part is, burning them is intended! They go great with so many sauces, I’ve included a recipe for Kewpie mayo 3 ways, but I also love them with our peanut sauce. …
Queso Flameado with Mushroom Jalapeno “Chorizo” gives you a bubbly skillet of melted cheese and spicy vegetarian chorizo perfect for scooping straight into your mouth with a fresh tortilla. Queso flameado is often a lesser-known cheesy appetizer. While almost everyone who has been to a Tex-Mex restaurant knows what Chile Con Queso is, Queso Flameado…
Homestyle Guacamole amps up the flavor with runchy veggies and tangy jalapenos to add texture and substance to this classic. Most people know that us Texans are fussy about our chili. But what you may not know is that we also get persnickety about plenty of other foods, including guacamole. I’ve heard all sorts of…
Panko Crusted Buffalo Cauliflower uses panko crumbs to give this lighter recipe the crispy crunch of its deep-fried cousin. Ingredients for Panko Crusted Buffalo Cauliflower Fresh Cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower stands up better to baking than frozen and still has a lot of crunch without getting soggy. Corn Starch: A corn starch slurry replaces the egg…
