Appetizer Archives – Tasty Balance Nutrition Los Angeles Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Guacamole Cucumber Coins

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables

Print Guacamole Cucumber Coins Yield: 20 cucumber coins This low carb appetizer with veggies and healthy fats also makes for a great snack for anytime of the day! Ingredients 1/2 cup mashed [...]

Crispy Hummus Mashed Potato Balls

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Snacks, Vegetarian

Print Crispy Hummus Mashed Potato Balls Yield: Makes 18 balls These crispy mashed potato balls are a fun way to use hummus. If you like super spicy food, use the Supremely Spicy Sabra flavor! For [...]

Cucumber Dill Yogurt Parfait

Appetizer, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Snacks, Vegetarian

Print Cucumber Dill Yogurt Parfait Yield: 2 servings Who says yogurt parfaits have to be sweet? Savory parfaits are all the rage! You can experiment and add any type of herb and veggie [...]

White Bean Hummus with Warm Garlic Rosemary Mushrooms

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Vegan

Print White Bean Hummus with Warm Rosemary Garlic Mushrooms Yield: Makes 2-1/2 cups of hummus Hummus can be made from pulses other than chickpeas! I've used white beans here and paired them with [...]

Sweet Potato Fries with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Print Sweet Potato Fries with Blue Cheese and Walnuts Yield: Easily serves 2 people What's better than sweet potato fries? Sweet potato fries with walnuts AND blue cheese! Ingredients 2 medium [...]

Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Nut Free

Print Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto Yield: Makes 18 small to medium size stuffed dates My favorite appetizer of all time! Ingredients 18 plump dates (I find that the best [...]

Dill and Tahini Egg Salad Toast

Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad, Snacks, Vegetarian

Print Dill and Tahini Egg Salad Toast Yield: Makes 3/4 cup egg salad for two pieces of toast or 3 english muffins This is the only way you can get me to eat hard boiled eggs: mashed and flavored [...]

Super Crunch Salad with Rosemary-Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Print Super Crunch Salad with Rosemary-Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette Yield: Makes 1/4 cup dressing and 3 heaping cups of salad This salad is a great change of pace from boring 'ol House salads. [...]

Shrimp Cocktail with Romesco Sauce

Appetizer, Sauce, Seafood

Print Shrimp Cocktail with Smoky Spanish Romesco Sauce Yield: 1-1/2 cups of sauce and 31-40 shrimp Spanish romesco sauce is a versatile sauce that's great with chicken, fish, meat and even [...]

Red Lentil and Carrot Hummus

Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Print Red Lentil and Carrot Hummus Yield: About 3-1/2 Cups This colorful, alternative hummus pairs well with freshly baked whole wheat pita chips. Ingredients 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and [...]