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    30 vegan appetizer recipes & sandwiches for Game Day

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Cadry Nelson
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    Text overlay: Get ready for Game Day! 30 Vegan appetizers & sandwiches. Collage with chili dog, chickpea sandwich, and pizza.

    Game Day isn’t complete without a tasty spread. Here are 30+ vegan appetizer recipes and sandwiches for the big game.

    The list includes dips, finger foods, spreads, and hearty sandwiches that require two hands to hold. 

    Text overlay: Get ready for Game Day! 30 Vegan appetizers & sandwiches. Collage with chili dog, chickpea sandwich, and pizza.

    There are all kinds of rivalries and opinions when it comes to sports.

    But if there’s one place we can come together, it is over the appetizer table.

    Here are 30 vegan appetizer recipes & sandwiches, perfect for Game Day.

    Whether you’re watching the game on TV or just feeling snack-y, these enticing vegan appetizer recipes will surely satisfy.

    There’s everything from dips and spreads to finger foods and filling sandwiches.

    Seven layer dip

    Vegan 7 layer dip in glass bowl with tortilla chips.

    This vegan 7 layer dip includes vegan refried beans, easy guacamole, non-dairy cream cheese, and pico de gallo.

    It’s like deconstructed nachos!

    Loaded nachos

    Close-up loaded nachos on table.

    Speaking of nachos, these loaded vegan nachos are packed with plant-based chorizo, black beans, tomatoes, and guacamole.

    They’re finished with a generous slathering of cashew queso.

    Walking tacos

    Hands holding vegan walking taco.

    Take your tacos on the go with vegan walking tacos.

    Everyone can get in on the fun by adding the toppings they love most.

    Chili cheese tater tots

    Chili cheese tots on platter.

    Replace chips with tater tots for vegan chili cheese tater tots.

    These loaded tots are covered in 3 bean chili and cashew queso.

    Chili dog

    Hand holding vegan chili dog covered with three bean chili, non-dairy cheese, and pickles.

    Of course, if you already have chili made, vegan chili dogs are a must!

    Ladle 3 bean chili over a grilled or pan fried veggie dog. Don’t forget the pickle plank!

    Chili dog pizza

    Hand holding slice of hot dog pizza with chili.

    Keep the chili love going with this chili dog pizza.

    It has all of the flavors of that classic combo on a cornmeal pizza crust. Just add your favorite toppings!

    Vegan chili cheese dip

    Vegan cheese dip in bowl with chives on top, tortilla chips, and napkin.

    Vegan chili cheese dip doesn’t get better than this!

    Three bean chili comes together with seitan chorizo and cashew queso. Just add tortilla chips!

    Vegan jalapeño poppers

    Close-up popper on platter.

    Calling all spicy food lovers!

    These vegan jalapeño poppers are filled with non-dairy cream cheese, breaded in panko, and fried. Or you can cook them in the air fryer or oven!

    Serve with vegan ranch dressing for dipping.

    Spinach artichoke dip

    Hand dipping into spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chip.

    There’s a reason that vegan spinach artichoke dip is a classic.

    With big chunks of artichokes in every bite, this one is sure to please the artichoke lovers out there.

    The base is made with cashews, making it wonderfully smooth.

    Pineapple salsa

    Hand dipping chip into pineapple salsa.

    Pineapple salsa takes only 10 minutes to make!

    Fresh, juicy, and a welcome addition to your appetizer line-up.

    Pizza hummus

    Hand holding pizza crust slathered with sun-dried tomato hummus.

    Sun-dried tomato hummus has all of the flavors of pizza.

    Add your favorite toppings like seitan pepperoni, olives, or artichoke hearts.

    Then get dipping with toasted pizza crust instead of pita.

    Buffalo hummus

    Buffalo hummus topped with vegan bleu cheese dressing.

    Buffalo hummus is topped with a creamy layer of vegan blue cheese dressing.

    Hot sauce gives it a spicy edge, while the dressing cools it down.

    Serve with toasted pita chips, potato chips, or celery.

    Tortilla pinwheels

    Buffalo hummus roll-ups on serving platter.

    Put that buffalo hummus to use in tortilla pinwheels.

    It’s a fun finger food option that is loaded with fresh vegetables.

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich topped with vegan blue cheese dressing.

    Keep that buffalo theme going with a buffalo chickpea sandwich. Load the sandwiches up with vegan blue cheese dressing.

    Prefer a chewy bite? Make buffalo Soy Curls instead!

    BBQ sandwich

    Hands holding vegan BBQ sandwich.

    Soy Curls also work beautifully for a vegan BBQ sandwich.

    Top it with a mound of cool & creamy cole slaw.

    Taquitos with jackfruit carnitas

    Two taquitos on plate with pineapple salsa and salad.

    Crispy vegan taquitos are filled with wine-infused jackfruit carnitas.

    Cook them in the oven or in the air fryer.

    Baked taquitos with sweet potatoes

    Baked taquitos on plate with cilantro and cherry tomatoes. Filled with sweet potatoes & black beans.

    Or make baked taquitos filled with smoky sweet potatoes and black beans.

    They can also be made in the oven or air fryer!

    Fried olives

    Fried stuffed olives on plate with dipping sauce.

    You’ll want to pop these fried olives into your mouth – one right after the other.

    They’re stuffed with vegan feta cheese, breaded, and fried until crisp.

    Loaded potato slices

    Hand holding sliced potato topped with cashew cream & seitan bacon

    Sliced roasted potatoes are the spud’s answer to crostini.

    They are topped with cashew cream, seitan bacon, and green onions.

    Make them in the oven or make the potatoes in air fryer!

    Vegan fried shrimp

    Hand dipping breaded hearts of palm into sauce.

    Hearts of palm take the starring role in this fried vegan shrimp recipe.

    Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping!

    Fried ravioli

    Vegan fried ravioli on platter with marinara.

    Vegan fried ravioli isn’t just for restaurants anymore!

    Using the air fryer, it’s ready in about 20 minutes.

    Pull out some jarred marinara & get dunking!

    Crispy fried pickles

    Hand holding fried pickle chip over bowl of ranch dressing.

    Fried pickles with vegan ranch dressing is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.

    Make them in the air fryer or in hot oil on the stove.

    Crabless rangoon

    Hand dipping vegan crab rangoon into sweet & sour sauce.

    In my pre-vegan life, I often got crab rangoon at Chinese restaurants.

    Now you can make this simplified version of vegan crab rangoon at home with just a few ingredients.

    Pierogi quesadillas

    Vegan quesadillas stuffed with potatoes, sauerkraut, and non-dairy cheese on plate with yogurt sauce.

    Pierogi-style vegan quesadillas are stuffed with potatoes, onions, non-dairy cheese, and kraut.

    And on the side, there’s homemade non-dairy ranch for dipping.

    Refried bean quesadilla

    Wedges of a vegan quesadilla on plate with avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeno pepper slices. Vegan appetizer recipes.

    Or for a more standard quesadilla experience, make a refried bean quesadilla.

    With a simple spread of homemade refried beans and non-dairy cheese, this appetizer is as easy as it is delicious.

    Jackfruit Philly cheesesteak

    Vegan Philly cheesesteak on plate with chips and salsa.

    For a heartier option, a vegan Philly cheesesteak is a heavy-duty sandwich that screams comfort food.

    It’s packed with savory jackfruit, cashew cheese, sautéed onions, and peppers.

    Air fryer bagel pizzas

    Air fryer bagel pizza with vegan pepperoni & non-dairy cheese.

    Pick up a dozen bagels at your favorite bakery, slice them, and then let your guests add their favorite toppings for air fryer bagel pizzas.

    They’re ready to go in about 10 minutes!

    Vegan crab cakes

    Vegan crab cakes on plate with lemon slices and aioli.

    Vegan crab cakes are made with artichoke hearts and chickpeas.

    They’re finished with a dollop of lemon dill aioli.

    Plus, they can be fried, baked, or made in the air fryer!

    Bánh mì sandwich

    David holding vegan banh mi sandwich with seitan, daikon radish, shredded carrots, cilantro, and vegan mayo.

    This vegan bánh mì is packed with seasoned seitan, carrots, radishes, cucumber, and cilantro.

    It’s a delicious mix of hearty, cool, and crunchy.

    Vegan fried chicken

    Hand holding vegan fried chicken leg.

    Vegan fried chicken is served drumstick-style, thanks to a bamboo skewer.

    It is covered in a rice paper “skin,” breaded, and fried.

    Vegan cheeseburger pizza

    Hand holding slice of vegan cheeseburger pizza.

    Get all the flavors of a cheeseburger in pizza form! Vegan cheeseburger pizza comes together quickly thanks to shortcuts like pre-made crust and a prepared veggie burger.

    You couldn’t get takeout in less time!

    Content and photos updated January 27, 2021. Originally posted December 2017.

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    About Cadry Nelson

    Cadry Nelson is the writer, photographer, and recipe creator behind Cadry’s Kitchen, a vegan food & lifestyle blog started in 2009. Through approachable recipes, vegan travel guides, and down-to-earth discussions on the social aspects of being vegan, Cadry shows that living a vegan lifestyle is deliciously uncomplicated. Cadry has been featured on NBC News, Mashable, Today, Reader's Digest, Yahoo, Delish, Shape, and Huffington Post.

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    Comments

    1. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      December 28, 2017 at 11:26 am

      I’m going for the nachos, tater tots, and olives! What a delicious spread!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:49 pm

        Excellent choices, Amy!

        Reply
    2. Sarah De la Cruz

      December 29, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Ooh, we love doing appetizers for NYE! So fun! Your olives are my very favorite, and I’m thinking we should add a nacho plate this year! YUM!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        Good thinking, Sarah! I’m so glad you love the olives as much as I do.

        Reply
    3. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      January 03, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      I could quite happily live on appetizers! These all look amazing. We often make lots of appies on a Saturday night and enjoy them with some beer or wine and a movie!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        I feel the same way! Appetizers are my favorite part of a meal for sure – especially when they ARE the meal! 😀

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      January 27, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      I will never allow myself to be in a room with the NFL on after they honored Mike Vick in 2020.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 29, 2021 at 2:07 pm

        Yikes, that’s awful. A good reason to avoid it.

        Reply

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