No meat? No problem! These recipes for guac, hummus and even vegetarian Buffalo dip make fresh produce the star.
20 Delicious Vegetarian Dips
Updated on May 10, 2024
Homemade Guacamole
Nothing is better than freshly made guacamole (or any of these best store-bought guacamole brands) when you’re eating something spicy. It is easy to whip together in a matter of minutes and quickly tames anything that’s too hot. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Dill Vegetable Dip
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual open house. To make it mobile, spoon a serving of the dip in the bottom of a small cup, then garnish with fresh veggies. —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 107 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Vegetarian Buffalo Dip
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. —Amanda Silvers, Old Fort, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 113 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I alter my sister's recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving. —Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 52 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Baked Asparagus Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese—two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. —Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Curry Carrot Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
The flavors of sweet carrots, mustard and curry blend deliciously in this appetizing dip. Raw veggies are the perfect partners. —Louise Weyer, Marietta, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 40 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Zippy Curry Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the dip stands, so I like to make it in advance. —Priscilla Steffke, Wausau, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Mushroom Caponata
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a lovely appetizer when served with crostini, pita bread, bagel chips or crackers. I've also used it as a topping over a salad of mixed greens. This mushroom version of a caponata is a twist on the traditional eggplant one.—Julia Cotton, Pacific Palisades, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 53 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Texas Caviar
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted this Texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now I can’t imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. —Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 68 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Explore these healthy dip options to snack on all week if you are curious about trying out more!
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Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 cups (120 chips)
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 178 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Healthy Greek Bean Dip
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in this zesty, fresh alternative to hummus. —Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 86 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Beet Hummus
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in large batches and keep in the fridge for lunches and snacks throughout the week. —Elizabeth Worndl, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen (3/4 cup dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They always get gobbled up! —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty with 1-1/2 teaspoons dip: 93 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Roasted Vegetable Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn't last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Harvest Pumpkin Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying to make my own pies (and failing miserably with the crust), I decided to try something new with the same great pumpkin pie taste. I came up with this awesome creamy dip. —Christy Johnson, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 67 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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ABC Cheese Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
My children like this dip because the seasoning is mild. You can use plain veggie sticks or cut out numbers and letters from the sweet peppers. —Kimberly Miller, Norfolk, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Thai Veggie Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious dip is full of flavor, color and crunch, but not full of calories. There's mild sweetness from the honey with a bit of heat at the end from the pepper flakes. If spicy food is your thing, feel free to add an extra dash of pepper. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables): 73 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Park the spicy baked chips next to a bowl of the cool, creamy dip and let the gang have at it. What a fantastic twist on traditional chips and dip! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup chips with about 1 tablespoon dip: 285 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Red Pepper Tapenade
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.
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7-Layer Bean Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it a “walking dip,” because you can scoop some on a plate with a few tortilla chips, then take it with you as you walk and talk with guests. —Marieann Johansen, Desert Hot Springs, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
