42 Gluten-Free Appetizers Everyone Will Love

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42 Gluten-Free Appetizers Everyone Will Love2/41 Stuffed Mini Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 48 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/41 Frico (Cheese Crisps) Test Kitchen Approved Cheese Crisps (Frico) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10

And like so many amazing Italian dishes, frico is insanely simple to prepare

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There is something so elegant about this classic northern Italian crisp. And like so many amazing Italian dishes, frico is insanely simple to prepare. Buy the best cheese you can find—its flavor is really going to shine! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 crisp: 83 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 4/41 Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Glaze 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Ham Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

I like setting them out when folks come to visit

hour Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks come to visit. —Janet Zeger, Middletown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 52 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 5/41 Baba Ganoush 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baba Ganoush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese dip

made with roasted eggplant

made with roasted eggplant. It’s typically served as a starter with pita bread or fresh vegetables. —Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 6/41 Coconut Shrimp 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist. Coconut offers subtle sweetness, and the fruity

salsa is delightful as a dip

salsa is delightful as a dip. —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 1 tablespoon salsa: 141 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 7/41 Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This air-fryer sweet potato chips recipe is so quick and easy. Be sure to give the sweet potato slices a quick soak in cold water to help remove some of the excess starch. —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago,

The Brussels sprout topping makes this feel more special than plain hummus, but

Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup chips with about 2 tablespoons dip: 285 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 8/41 Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes this feel more special than plain hummus, but

you can serve it without the topping too

you can serve it without the topping too. —Carolyn Manning, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 154 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 9/41 Habanero and Mango Guacamole Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the ultimate sweet-spicy combo, pair mango guacamole with fresh habanero chili peppers. Depending on your preferences, you can control the guac’s heat with the number of pepper seeds you use. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

1/4 cup: 150 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. Here are some other easy-to-make gluten-free Mexican recipes. 10/41 Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law’s house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It’s hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they

—Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California

are. —Angela Coffman, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/41 Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eat these roasted veggies with a crunchy baguette or a couple of cheeses. You can also double, or triple, the amounts and have leftovers to toss with spaghetti the next day. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California

Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 71 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 12/41 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame (pronounced eh-duh-MAH-may) are young soybeans in their pods. In our Test Kitchen, we boiled and seasoned them with salt, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

13/41 Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it’s one of my husband’s favorites! The bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlicky sauce and burst of cool cuke flavor make this a crowd pleaser. —Shannon Rose Trelease, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 30 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Artichoke Caprese Platter 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

14/41 Air-Fryer Plantains Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I’ve had so much amazing Caribbean food, but tostones have always been a favorite of mine. Traditionally they are deep fried, but this version of air-fryer plantains gives me the same fabulous taste without some of the calories. —Leah Martin, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1piece: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 15/41 Artichoke Caprese Platter 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet

of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet. Using fresh mozzarella is the key to its great taste. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 192 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 16/41 Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste

Serving them over rice makes for a satisfying main dish

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fabulous sauce, green pepper and pineapple chunks transform premade meatballs into something special. Serving them over rice makes for a satisfying main dish. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington Nutrition Facts: 5 meatballs: 389 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 17/41 Goat Cheese Mushrooms 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stuffed mushrooms are superstars in the hot

appetizer category

appetizer category. I use baby portobello mushrooms and load them with creamy goat cheese and sweet red peppers. —Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 19 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 18/41 Cherry Tomato Bites 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherry tomatoes may be small, but these are full of amazing flavor. Plus, they add color to any table. —Rev. David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3

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