Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food Snacks. What could possibly be more important than a few good vegan snacks? If you have a few good dip recipes in your repertoire, a good snack is never far behind. All you need is some whole grain chips, crackers, or toasted bagels to go with them.

Guacamole, Eight Ways Guacamole may be traditional, but these recipes are anything but! Try a homemade guacamole with hand roasted green chili peppers, an authentic version using Mexican crema, or even a Szechuan guacamole inspired by the flavors of China. Yes, China. Pictured: Black bean guacamole See More About:  avocado recipes  vegetarian appetizers  mexican food recipes

Seven Fantastic Salsas Ginger, pineapples, apricots, black beans and grapefruit may not be traditional salsa ingredients, but each one of them is an ingredient that lends a unique flavor to some of these homemade summer salsa recipes. Enjoy! Pictured: Apricot salsa with beans See More About:  summer recipes  salsa recipes  mexican food recipe

Thirteen bean dips Salsa and guacamole looking a bit lonely on your snack spread? Pair it up with a heartier bean dip! Here's thirteen vegetarian versions to choose from, from simple heat-and-eat ideas to gourmet. Pictured: Mashed chickpea and pesto bean dip See More About:  vegetarian appetizers  black beans  bean dip recipes

48 Vegan snack ideas In recognition of the fact that we don't all eat apples and granola all day long, I've collected this list of vegan snacks, but divided it into two parts: healthy snacks and, er, not-so-healthy-but-absolutely-yummy snacks. Pictured: Oven roasted chickpeas See More About:  quick and easy recipes  vegetarian appetizers  cooking for kids