Recipe Category: Appetizers

Here we’ve brought together our entire collection of Ayurveda appetizers recipes, with information on how to customize them for each dosha constitution.

For Ayurveda, good digestion is one of the keys to good health, it is through this process that our body will receive all the nutrients to have a healthy system.

But for Ayurveda, nutrition is a little more complex than just foods that are healthy and those that are not. There are the best times to eat and also what you should avoid at certain times and you should also customize your diets according to your constitution – your dosha and your current health status.

Try our Appetizers recipes and Enjoy!

You can also learn more about Ayurvedic cuisine in this article here.

White bean hummus

If you want to add variety to your diet while still enjoying the creamy goodness of hummus, this White Bean Hummus with roasted Bell pepper is the perfect option. This version uses white beans instead of chickpeas, offering a milder and slightly sweeter flavor. The smokiness of roasted paprika complements the white beans perfectly. It’s also a great way to introduce a different type of legume into your meals. Rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it adds both nutrition and variety.

Beyond being delicious, this hummus is packed with fiber, which is essential for supporting your gut health. The soluble fibers found in legumes like white beans help regulate blood sugar, promote healthy weight loss, and even reduce the risk of colon cancer. These fibers also act as prebiotics, nourishing the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which are vital for overall well-being.

Pink Hummus

Photo of a wide flat plate with a bowl of Pinky Hummus, and a piece of toast with the hummus on the side

This pink hummus recipe, does not just look amazing, but also tastes really good. A good recipe for children, especially if they refuse to eat chickpeas. The beautiful, bright appetizer will be a highlight for both children and adults.
Not only are beets delicious and add vibrant color to any meal and this pink hummus, but they are also a very healthy choice.

Millet patties

This millet patties recipe is a gluten-free meal that is very satisfying and versatile. Because it has a low glycemic index, it is an excellent option for people with diabetes and for weightloss.
Millet is a grain that does not contain gluten, it is an excellent source of fiber and several minerals. Including this grain in your diet is not only a good way to make gluten-free adaptations, but also to include its many benefits in your diet. Millet is especially interesting for diabetic patients, as it prevents abrupt variations in blood glucose levels.

Millet Patties are a great appetizer option, to enjoy along with some dipping sauce. For a vegetarian option that is also gluten-free and very rich in fiber, millet and chickpeas can be used as a base.

Falafel recipe

The image shows a golden dish with falafel accompanied by a salad of lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Beside the plate is a bowl of sauce.

This falafel recipe is a protein-rich appetizer that can become easily a main dish using bread, vegetables, and toppings.
Falafel is a very traditional recipe of Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a chickpea dumpling with spices and herbs, traditionally fried, but which can also be baked, for a healthier version with fewer calories.
This recipe is a worldwide success for its unmistakable flavor and versatility. You can eat falafel as an appetizer, make a hamburger, wrap or eat them as a main dish accompanied by vegetables.
In addition to being delicious, Faláfel is also very protein-rich, due to the chickpeas, making it an excellent option for vegetarians or vegans.

Ayurvedic Curry Hummus Recipe

Photo of a plate with two slices of bread with Ayurvedic Curry Hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers. There is also a bowl with the hummus. The environment is decorated with leaves and flowers.

This Hummus with curry Ayurvedic recipe is a creamy, protein-rich appetizer. It’s versatile and easy to personalize for every taste and dosha. Hummus is a very traditional recipe of Middle Eastern cuisine, it is a paste of chickpeas, with Tahini, garlic and spices, which can be consumed with bread, vegetables, in wraps, among others.
This traditional recipe is very flexible and can be adapted to your taste, using a variety of spices and herbs. Here, we made an adaptation, making a Curry Hummus, delicious and very healthy!
As the basis of this recipe is chickpeas, it is a protein-rich option, especially good for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Bean salad with quinoa and zucchini

Bean salad with quinoa and zucchini:
This bean salad with quinoa and zucchini is rich in protein and fiber, it’s a great recipe for a power lunch.
Salads are wonderful dishes for lunch, as a side dish or as a snack between meals. They are light, quick to eat, practical to take to work, do not need to be heated and above all: they are extremely nutritious.
This bean salad with quinoa and zucchini salad recipe is rich in protein and fiber, helping with the weight loss process. As a source of protein and carbohydrates, we have beans and quinoa. Vegetables bring even more fiber to the plate, along with several important micronutrients.
Feel free to increase or replace the vegetables, depending on what you have available in your fridge pantry.