2. Healthy and Delicious Appetizer Recipes for Every Occasion

Here are some healthy and delicious appetizer recipes perfect for any occasion:

1. Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
- Ingredients: Mini bell peppers, hummus, chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Instructions: Slice the tops off the mini bell peppers and remove seeds. Mix hummus with chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Fill each pepper with the hummus mixture. Serve chilled.

2. Cucumber and Avocado Bites
- Ingredients: Cucumber slices, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and chili flakes.
- Instructions: Mash avocado with lime juice and salt. Spread on cucumber slices, top with halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of chili flakes.

3. Baked Zucchini Fries
- Ingredients: Zucchini, whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, olive oil.
- Instructions: Cut zucchini into sticks. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip zucchini sticks in olive oil, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes until crispy.

4. Quinoa Salad Cups
- Ingredients: Cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Instructions: Mix quinoa with vegetables and herbs. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon into small lettuce leaves or endive cups.

5. Greek Yogurt and Herb Dip with Veggies
- Ingredients: Greek yogurt, chopped dill, parsley, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper, assorted raw veggies (carrots, celery, bell peppers).
- Instructions: Combine Greek yogurt with herbs, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve as a dip with fresh veggies.

6. Smoked Salmon and Avocado Endive Boats
- Ingredients: Endive leaves, smoked salmon slices, mashed avocado, capers, lemon zest.
- Instructions: Fill endive leaves with mashed avocado, top with smoked salmon, a few capers, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

These appetizers are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients, making them great choices for parties, gatherings, or casual snacking.