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appetizer

Discover delicious vegan appetizer recipes, including creamy dips like my vegan caramelized onion dip, a spicy pepperoncini and kale dip, and my vegan seven-layer dip. Other great options include these fresh papaya salad rolls, avocado tartare, and my super popular crispy sesame cauliflower.

If you are looking for even more vegan appetizer recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has got you covered.

An up close, overhead shot of a creamy, light green dip. The dip is garnished with sunflower seeds and olive oil.

Creamy Kale Pesto White Bean Dip

Avocado Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps - The First Mess

Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwiches & Lettuce Wraps

VEGAN SEVEN LAYER DIP W/ BUFFALO REFRIED BEANS - The First Mess

Vegan Seven Layer Dip with Buffalo Refried Beans

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

LUSCIOUS EGGPLANT DIP W/ TOASTED WALNUTS, TAHINI, LEMON & YOGURT - The First Mess

Eggplant Dip with Toasted Walnuts, Lemon, Tahini & Yogurt

Saucy & Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce - The First Mess

Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream & Garlicky Bread Crumbs - The First Mess

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream

LEGITIMATELY CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES - The First Mess

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Garlic Tahini Yogurt Dip

Super Savoury Veggie, Hemp & Millet Nuggets - The First Mess

Veggie Nuggets with Broccoli, Hemp & Millet

The ultimate vegan snack board - The First Mess

The Ultimate Vegan Snack Board

An up close, overhead shot of coconut green soup in a wide bowl. The bowl is topped with black rice, chickpeas, diced avocado, and fresh basil. The bright green soup is streaked with coconut milk and hot sauce.

Coconut Green Soup with Celery, Kale & Ginger

An overhead shot of fresh salad rolls on a grey backround. The rolls are cut open and facing upward to show the filling. There is a pale dipping sauce on the side.

Papaya Salad Rolls

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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