5 Mouthwatering Latin Appetizers Anyone Can Make

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Latinos love their starters that set their appetite right before sampling the main entrée. While the recipes that made this list all make for a perfect appetizer, they can also be a standalone meal for those who are not having a heavy meal. The added bonus? These recipes are child's play.

Spinach and Tomatillo Guacamole

While there are a lot of recipes available for one of the most well-loved Latin appetizers in America, the guacamole, you can try out this delicious version courtesy of Fine Cooking. The ingredients you'll need are baby spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, medium-sized tomatillos, Hass avocados, tomato, white onion, cilantro, fresh lime juice and Kosher salt.

Simply create a puree with the spinach, tomatillos and olive oil using a food processor, then mixed it in a bowl with the avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and season it with lime juice and salt.

Pan de Yuca

Yuca is another term for cassava. And pan de yuca is basically a bread made with cheese and cassava starch. Pan de yuca is also referred to as cheese bread. The ingredients are yuca flour, queso fresco, one large egg, baking powder, whole milk, unsalted butter, kosher salt, and sugar.

Create round balls by combining flour, cheese, egg, baking powder, milk, butter, salt, and sugar in a bowl, then bake them on a sheet in a pre-heated oven at 375°F for around 20 minutes, according to Epicurious. 

Tuna Empanada

Empanada is one of the most popular snacks in Latin America. It can be found being sold in the streets of South American countries, and even in some parts of Europe and Southeast Asia. It is, basically, a type of pastry stuffed with different kinds of filling, like chicken, pork, tuna and veggies. You can check out this tuna empanada recipe by BBC Good Food 

Wild Salmon-Avocado Ceviche

"One of the best ways to celebrate the pure flavor and texture of wild salmon is to enjoy it raw, cooked only by the acid in fresh lime juice. It's safe to eat this way as long as you buy flash-frozen at sea wild salmon," says Fine Cooking. 

This salmon-avocado ceviche is primarily consists of wild salmon fillet, fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes), lime zest, shallot, fresh cilantro, Kosher salt, radishes, Hass avocado, ripe mango, rice vinegar, jalapeño (with seeds). You can pair your ceviche with your favorite tortilla chips or popcorn.

Crab Tostadas

This is one of the easiest recipes to prepare and is perfect for those who are in a hurry or in need of a starter for a quick meal.

"In Mexico a tostada is just a hard and crispy corn tortilla. But the secret is in what is put over the tostadas to convert them into delicious dishes that can satisfy even the most discerning palates," wrote the Mexican Authentic Recipes.