15 Healthy Appetizers You’ll Want to Eat

Throwing a party? Try one of these unusual, healthy appetizers.

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Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins

This loaded potato skins recipe from blog Half Baked Harvest uses sweet potatoes as a base for chicken and spinach that are then dressed in spicy chipotle, cumin, and lime.

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Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Shallot Dip

It looks decadent, but this recipe from Minimalist Baker folds in low-fat sour cream and cheeses around the hearty sprouts. Baked tortilla or pita chips, or whole-grain bread, make great dippers.

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Edamame Hummus

This recipe from Oh She Glows swaps chickpeas with edamame (check your freezer aisle). Serve with multigrain or whole wheat pita chips for added fiber.

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Zucchini Tots

Who needs taters? This recipe from The Two Bite Club uses just five ingredients, and it’s baked in a mini muffin pan.

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Roast Pork Sliders

Give a Latin accent to this slow-roasted pork sliders recipe from Laylita with a creamy avocado spread, pickled red onions, and cilantro hot sauce.

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Crispy Polenta Fingers

With herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, this polenta recipe from Lulullian Delights bakes up golden brown.

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Grilled Veggie and Hummus Tart

Grilled vegetables and garlicky hummus top this tart recipe from ecurry.com, made with a simple butter-free dough.

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Feta-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Craving buffalo wings? This recipe from Iowa Girl Eats replaces traditionally heavy blue-cheese dressing with tiny bites of feta tucked inside bite-size chicken meatballs.

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Asian Salmon Sliders

Ginger and sesame oil add flavor to this low-fat slider recipe from Pass the Sushi; spread a chipotle or wasabi mayo on top for an extra kick.

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Quinoa Samosas with Cilantro-Ginger Sauce

Samosas are a popular appetizer in Indian cuisine, and they’re usually fried. This recipe from Olives for Dinner, filled with with nutrient-rich quinoa, is baked to avoid additional oil.

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Spinach and Feta Pie

This Greek-inspired recipe from Skinny Taste goes crustless, lightening up a classic. For parties (and portion control), cut into small squares or circles with a cookie cutter, and spear with toothpicks.

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Baked Eggplant “Fries”

Panko-crusted eggplant fries are baked in this recipe from Oh My Veggies, then paired with blended cashews for a curried aioli dipping sauce that’s mayo-free.

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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Dusted with cayenne and roasted in the oven until crispy, this recipe from Snack Girl might replace your ubiquitous party bowl of chips.

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Roasted Tofu Pesto Pops

This recipe from Chow Vegan calls for baking the tofu (which gives it a slight crunch), then topping the cubes with a basil-walnut pesto.

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Egg Salad Bites

For a mayo-free egg salad recipe that gets its creaminess from low-fat Greek yogurt and hummus, try this one from The Clean Dish. Serve on or alongside wedges of whole-grain toast or pita, or endive leaves.

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Alyssa Jung
Alyssa Jung is a writer and editor with extensive experience creating health and wellness content that resonates with readers. She freelanced for local publications in Upstate New York and spent three years as a newspaper reporter before moving to New York City to pursue a career in magazines. She is currently Senior Associate Editor at Prevention magazine and a contributor to Prevention.com. Previously she worked at Reader's Digest as an editor, writer, and health fact checker.