13 appetizer recipes for being healthy

No matter the occasion — big or small — we’ve rounded up some of our favorite appetizer recipes for you. They span from the absolute easiest to wholesome options and vegetarian and vegan ones, too. Here are 13 great appetizers to try.

EVERYTHING BAGEL PIGS IN A BLANKET
Everything bagel seasoning and a little cream cheese create these flavor-packed Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket. Mix up a couple of 3-ingredient dipping sauces for a super fun and easy appetizer.
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CREAMY TOMATILLO AVOCADO SALSA
This versatile Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa recipe transforms a jar of green salsa into a delicious dip for tortilla chips or a super flavorful taco topping. Ready in 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients!
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Cream Cheese Chorizo Stuffed Mini Peppers
These irresistible low carb Cream Cheese Chorizo Stuffed Mini Peppers will make a bright and cheerful addition to your appetizer menu. They are a delicious low calorie choice for any occasion!

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Baked Figs with Goat Cheese

Easy 15-minute Baked Figs with Goat Cheese, walnuts, honey and sage recipe. These roasted figs make for an easy appetizer your guests will love! 

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Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts
These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simply, healthy vegan appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time and you have a vegan treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.
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Chicken Enchilada Bites
These Chicken Enchilada Bites are great little bite-sized chicken appetizers, and easy, too!. With chicken cooked in the slow cooker, some taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and tortilla cups, this easy chicken recipe will spice up your Game Day
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Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns)
Char Siu Bao or Steamed BBQ Pork Buns are easier to make than you think! This recipe provides both Instant Pot and slow cooker directions for the filling. It also includes instructions for making fold-over buns that are fluffy and perfect for filling with whatever you like!
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Easy Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
This easy Thai chicken satay recipe is loaded with authentic flavors like turmeric, lemongrass, chiles, and fish sauce. The spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is perfect for dipping.

Fried Green Tomato Fritters
Wondering what to do with those green tomatoes left on the vines? Fried green tomato fritters are way easier to make than traditional fried green tomatoes, but they are every bit as delicious!

Sourdough Sausage Balls (NO Bisquick)
Sourdough sausage balls are a great healthier alternative to Bisquick sausage balls! They are meaty, cheesy, tangy, savory bites everyone will adore.

Chicken Liver Patè with Mushrooms & Rosemary
Chicken liver patè is the perfect introductory recipe if you’re new to organ meats. The butter topping and infusion of rosemary & mushrooms make it utterly delicious! 
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SNAKEBITES ~ Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers – affectionately named “Snakebites” – are the perfect real food appetizer for game days and parties. These mouthwatering little bites have a kick to them, so keep a drink handy!

GLUTEN FREE AIR FRYER ONION RINGS
You have got to try this homemade rendition of onion rings. I'm talking about a non deep fat fried version of onions rings with a lightly seasoned gluten free coating so more-ish and make the perfect appetiser or healthy snack
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