Veg snacks are a great way to add variety to your meals while also providing a healthy option for snacking. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy snack or something to serve at a party, there are plenty of delicious vegetarian snack options to choose from. From crispy veggie fritters to spicy roasted chickpeas, there are many vegetarian snack recipes that are both flavorful and nutritious. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can whip up a delicious vegetarian snack in no time. In this conversation, I’d be happy to share some of my favorite vegetarian snack recipes with you.
Corn hot dog recipe:
Sure! Here’s a recipe for corn dog bites using canned corn:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 mini hot dogs or sausages
- 12 wooden skewers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
- Whisk the ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, canned corn kernels, beaten egg, and vegetable oil.
- Insert wooden skewers into the mini hot dogs or sausages, leaving about an inch of skewer exposed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Dip each hot dog or sausage into the batter until fully coated, then carefully drop it into the hot oil.
- Fry the corn dog bites for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally to cook evenly.
- Remove the corn dog bites from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve ketchup as a dipping sauce.
Enjoy your homemade corn dog bites!
Dahi Kebab Recipe
Sure, here’s a recipe for Dahi Kebab which is a vegetarian kebab made using yogurt and paneer:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups hung curd (Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hung curd, grated paneer, bread crumbs, chopped onion, coriander leaves, grated ginger, grated garlic, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients to make a proper smooth paste.
- Cover the bowl with the help of lead & keep it for an hour.
- Grease your hands with a little oil and shape the mixture into small round or oval-shaped kebabs.
- Heat oil in a kadhai with low to midium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the kebabs into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, turning occasionally.
- Remove the kebabs from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with mint chutney as a dip as per your choice.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Dahi Kebabs!
Cheesy quinoa nachos recipe
Here’s a recipe for Cheesy Quinoa Nachos:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa and sour cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Season the mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and mix everything well.
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture over the tortilla chips, and then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat & cool it down for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Cheesy Quinoa Nachos!
zero oil masala chickpeas
Sure, here’s a recipe for Zero Oil Masala Chickpeas:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned or boiled)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin & saute it for a couple of minute.
- Add chopped onion, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste, and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- Add choppe3d tomato & cook itv until its going to soft & smashy.
- Add all the dry spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt) and mix well.
- Add cooked chickpeas and mix well with the spice mixture.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 5-7 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with chopped coriender.
Enjoy your Zero Oil Masala Chickpeas which are healthy, flavorful, and easy to make!
Chili cheese noodles
Sure, here’s a recipe for Chili Cheese Noodles:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles as per the instruction.
- Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Heat the veg oil.
- Add the onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and green chilies, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
- Add soy sauce, tomato paste, paprika powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper, and stir everything well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and the noodles are coated with cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chili Cheese Noodles!
Note: You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding or reducing the amount of green chilies.
Bread pizza pocket
Sure, here’s a recipe for Bread Pizza Pocket:
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup diced vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms)
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for toasting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the bread and flatten it with a rolling pin.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each slice of bread.
- Add a spoonful of diced vegetables and sliced black olives on one side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the other side of the bread slice over the toppings to form a pocket.
- Use a fork to press the edges of the pocket to seal them.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add a dollop of butter to the pan.
- Toast the bread pizza pockets on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the bread pizza pockets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Bread Pizza Pockets!
Note: You can customize the toppings according to your preference. You can also use a toaster oven instead of an oven for baking.
Makhana Chat
Sure, here’s a recipe for Makhana Chat:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups roasted makhana (lotus seeds)
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
- 1 tablespoon mint chutney
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- Sev (crunchy chickpea noodles) for garnish
- Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted makhana and boiled chickpeas.
- Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro leaves, and mix well.
- Add tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and lemon juice, and mix everything together.
- Add roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with sev and chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Makhana Chat!
Note: You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding or reducing the amount of green chili and chaat masala. You can also add boiled potatoes, grated carrots, or pomegranate seeds to the mixture for additional flavor and texture.
