Vegan canapé recipes

Make these vegan bites with brined carrot ribbons. Infused with lapsang souchong tea, they're a great alternative to classic smoked salmon canapés

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Spruce up a pot of shop-bought hummus with Bombay mix and a roasted cauliflower topping. Serve with pitta bread for perfect party food or as a savoury snack

Rustle up these tortilla chips in just 15 minutes. Wholewheat tortillas become lovely and crisp in the oven – ideal for a Saturday night movie snack

Try these dairy-free vegan scones that use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavour, pepped up by mustard and smoked paprika. Serve with vegan onion chutney

Make your own veggie spring rolls for a Chinese-inspired banquet. These are quick and easy to make, along with the spicy dipping sauce

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

Use cashew cheese to make these moreish vegan garlic & herb ‘cheese’ party bites. Serve any leftovers with crackers and chutney for a vegan cheeseboard

Try our take on veggie gyoza. These dumplings can be cooked from frozen and easily adapted with your own fillings. You can also use shop-bought gyoza skins

Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast

Delicious and simple, this striking Mediterranean starter is easier to prepare than you might think

Roast the veg on a quiet day and freeze it, then later in the week you can use it to whip up these healthy, gluten-free fritters in just half an hour

Make a batch of sweet, golden-brown handesh, a Bengali deep-fried snack made from flour and date molasses. Delicious with a cup of tea or eaten with warm milk like cereal

Just blitz cashews, coconut and curry spices for an easy vegan dip that's perfect for any party table. Serve with chicken skewers or fluffy naan bread

Use seasonal summer produce in this vegetarian beetroot salsa for a quick dip that's good for sharing. It also adds a bit of colour to your party spread

This pakora recipe from Jaswinder Gill produces perfectly spiced and crispy Indian snacks. Ideal for a family feast, serve with your favourite chutney

Tasty, healthy party food. Don’t be scared to really burn the outside of the aubergines. The darker you take them, the smokier and tastier the baba ganoush

Prepare this guacamole just before serving so it's super fresh. You can serve the guacamole with an avocado stone in the centre to add an extra Mexican touch

A spicy rose harissa swirl makes this hummus a little bit special. It's vegan, gluten free and totally irresistible

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Rustle up this snack from France with just two ingredients – gram flour and olive oil. Serve them as you would chips (we like them dipped into mayo)

This easy vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox or served as a vegan pate as part of a snack selection.

Use up those storecupboard ingredients and impress your friends at the same time with this delicious hummus dip