The cliché tradition of a night out on New Year’s Eve has its appeal; however, nothing beats skipping unbearable traffic jams, crowded bars, and jam-packed restaurants like a private New Year’s Eve party. Of course, the key to an epic New Year’s Eve Party is delicious food. Here we have a list of vegan appetizers that will ensure all of your guests are happy and satisfied.
Carrots in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket have long been a traditional NYE party favorite, and these vegan versions are absolutely divine! The carrot flavor lends just a hint of sweetness to contradict the savory seasonings in just the right way. Plus, they’re healthier than the original version, which is always great!
Vegan Queso
This cashew- and squash-based cheese is perfectly seasoned to get that “cheesy” queso flavor, and it’s enchantingly creamy. Chips and queso are always a crowd pleaser.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
What’s a party without fries? Crispy-baked sweet potato fries are nutritious, vegan, gluten-free, and simple to prepare. To make them extra cripsy, this recipe suggests soaking your fries before cooking and leaving the skin on.
French Onion Dip
You can never go wrong with a homemade French onion dip at your snack table. Unlike most non-vegan onion dips made with cheese cream or mayonnaise, this French onion dip is made with sour cashew cream that gives it a luscious creamy texture.
Vegan Cheesewheel
This cheese wheel is soooo easy because it starts with a base of your favorite cream cheese from the grocery store. If you’re feeling super ambitious, our Thanksgiving recipes article has a couple from-scratch cheese recipes, but if you’re in a hurry this simple cheese wheel is sure to impress.
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Spinach Pinwheels
I grew up eating the traditional cream cheese and (I think) salami. These are not only healthier, but they pack the same salty-savory punch and have a wider array of flavors. The creamy part is a white bean hummus, and sun-dried tomatoes with basil is a combination that will never let you down.
Crispy Garlic Breaded Mushrooms
by Cup of Kale
These soft, savory mushrooms are tossed in a deliciously herby and garlic-y breading and are wonderfully crunchy. These are a perfect, satisfying snack to fuel your guests through to midnight.
Sugared Champagne Grapes
This simple, yummy snack is a work of genius. I used to eat frozen grapes as a kid during hot summers as a sweet-but-healthy snack, but these are next level, soaked in champagne and covered in sugar. So easy, so good!
Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Rolls
Garlic, cheese, and carbs are a longstanding delicious combo. These pull-apart rolls use yummy, flaky crescent rolls as a base to bring the recipe up a notch.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This is a fairly standard hummus, with a delightful twist in the addition of roasted red peppers. Hummus is a classic party snack for a reason; let’s add a few more scoops to our paper plates this New Year’s.
Pesto Tortilla Rollups
A second spin on the pinwheel snack, these rollups are a similar recipe to the others on this list with pesto replacing a couple of ingredients to add a taste of Italian cuisine to your vegan appetizers.
The Ultimate Vegan Snack Board
Snack boards are totally in right now, and for good reason! This one comes with a cashew-based cheese, garlic and roasted butternut spread, and a pate made from olives and mushrooms. Spread these around with your crackers, veggies, and other solid foods, and you have a charteucerie to make anyone jealous!
Being vegan does not mean lacking yummy and delicious meals. There are many more delicious options of vegan appetizers than what we mentioned here, but this is a great starting point to make your New Year’s vegan appetizers the talk of the town!
Which of these are you making this year? Let me know in the comments!
