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15 Healthy Appetizers You Can Whip Up Fast

Let the dinner party commence!

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Treat your guests to these starters and hor d'oeuvres that pack flavor—not calories. Here you'll find light and easy recipes for parties, family gatherings, holidays, and more.

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Mozzarella, Red Pepper, and Bacon Skewers

mozzarella, red pepper, bacon skewers recipe
Mary Britton Senseney

Serve something on a stick. No, really! Humans are hard-wired to enjoy food on a stick.

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Feta and Spinach Tartlets

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Vegetarian food, Recipe, Produce, Finger food, Plant, Leaf vegetable,
Raymond Hom

The flavors of the Mediterranean come together with a combination of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh dill.

Get the recipe.

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Zucchini Nachos

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Pebre, Vegetable, Recipe, Produce, Ceviche, Pico de gallo,
Jonathan Boulton

Who needs chips when you can load zucchini slices with shredded chicken, cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños?

Get the recipe at Delish.

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Beet Crostini

Cuisine, Food, Dish, Dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate, Petit four, Profiterole, Mendiant, Baked goods,
Steve Giralt

Antioxidant-loaded beets instantly turn little toasts into colorful party food.

Get the recipe at Woman's Day.

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Skinny-Bagel Apps

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Hors d'oeuvre, Produce, Finger food, Breakfast, Oyster, Baked goods,
Mike Garten

Lox and a dollop of sour cream on bite-size bagel chips make the perfect combination.

Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.

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California Sushi Bites

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Stuffed peppers, Produce, Vegetable, Finger food, appetizer, Recipe,
Chelsea Lupkin

Take the carbs out of the sushi with these handheld cucumber bites.

Get the recipe at Delish.

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Avocado Feta Dip

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Garden salad, Salad, Pico de gallo, Ingredient, Pebre, Israeli salad, Vegetable,
Gather For Bread

Bring out this salsa alternative made with feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, avocado chunks, vinaigrette, and herbs.

Get the recipe at Gather For Bread

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Greek Salad Skewers

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Skewer, Brochette, Pincho, Ingredient, Shashlik, Mozzarella, Caprese salad,
Jonathan Boulton

Make your salad portable and easy to eat by serving it on skewers.

Get the recipe at Delish

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Vietnamese Healthy Spring Rolls

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Nem, Nem rán, Spring roll, Gỏi cuốn, Ingredient, Rice paper, Dim sum,
Watch What U Eat

Crunchy veggies, whole wheat noodles, fresh herbs, and lightly sautéed shrimp make for a light spring roll.

Get the recipe at Watch What U Eat.

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Baked Figs with Goat Cheese

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Chocolate truffle, Dessert, Bourbon ball, Recipe, Chocolate, Confectionery,
Happy Kitchen. Rocks

Add some fruit to your hor d'oeuvres spread with elegant stuffed figs. 

Get the recipe at Happy Kitchen. Rocks.

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Sweet Potato Tots

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Pakora, Fritter, Fried food, Finger food, Produce, Vegetarian food,
SweetAsHoney

Fiber-rich potatoes are even more fun to eat when they're served in tater tot form.

Get the recipe at SweetAsHoney.

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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Bites

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Finger food, Produce, Recipe, Staple food, Vegetarian food,
Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Turn your favorite spinach artichoke dip into a healthy, whole grain finger food with this simple recipe.

Get the recipe at Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips

Food, Dish, Ingredient, Cuisine, Zucchini, Cucumber, Vegetable, Produce, Cucumis, Plant,
Sugar-Free Mom

These baked zucchini slices just as crunchy as a potato chip, but they're only 40 calories a serving!

Get the recipe at Sugar-Free Mom.

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Black Bean Hummus

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Tortilla chip, Ingredient, Side dish, Dip, Comfort food, Produce, Nachos,
Healthy Seasonal Recipes

This protein-packed dip has a spicy kick to it thanks to jalapeño-infused olive oil. Serve it with lighter baked tortilla chips. 

Get the recipe at Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

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Baked Zucchini "Meatballs"

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Fritter, Produce, Recipe, Finger food, Vegetarian food, Hors d'oeuvre,
Kristine's Kitchen

Serve this veggie "meatball" with a side of marinara sauce to satisfy any vegetarians in the group.

Get the recipe at Kristine's Kitchen.

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