Healthy snacks for super bowl party?

[Bella_mezzo]

I need some ideas...DH wan''t some seriously unhealthy foods, but I''d like to have some things I can eat and still feel like part of the party. Any suggestions besides veggies and dip/hummus?

 

[cammy85]

You could make a pretty decent bruschetta - roasted veggies, a slight smear of goat cheese and a small piece of toasted whole wheat baguette.

 

[trillionaire]

Really easy and delicious...

chicken lettuce wraps/lettuce cups!

brown some ground chicken, then add finely diced veggies...
celery
red, yellow, orange, green bell peppers
Red onion
bean sprouts
carrots
mushrooms
red cabbage
(really any veggie that you like! You can really stretch this recipe with veggies)

The quantities don''t really matter that much. I just get a big container at a salad bar and load up on veggies.

Season with Asian Sweet Chili Sauce (about half a bottle) and soy sauce to taste. Less sauce if you don''t like sweet, but the salt in the soy sauce cuts the sweetness a bit. Put in in a bowl and garnish with ground unsalted peanuts. (I think the crunch from the peanuts is key!)

Get iceberg lettuce, or romaine leaves to serve the meat/veggie mixture, and voila! Easy and delicious! FI loves when I make them, and they are great hot, cold or room temp. They are filling, if not a little messy. Get lots of napkins, I always make a mess


Enjoy!!!

 

[Erin]

SAUSAGE CAPONATA IN RADICCHIO CUPS

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Prep the radicchio leaves up to two days in advance (wrap in paper towels and place in a plastic bag) and the filling up to a day before; store both in the refrigerator.

Serves 20
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Cooking spray
1 large eggplant, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
18 green olives, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 lean Italian turkey sausage links
2 to 3 heads radicchio, trimmed at the base, leaves washed and separated
1/4 cup to toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 450F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Arrange eggplant in a single layer and spritz with spray; sprinkle with, black pepper to taste and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bake for 15 minutes or until soft and lightly browned. When cool enough to handle, cut each slice into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft. Add tomatoes, olives, raisins, vinegar, and sugar. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add eggplant, cover, and cook for 12 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

As vegetable mixture cooks, coat a medium skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Holding sausage over skillet, squeeze out meat; discard casings. Stir, crumbling meat with a spatula, until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel--lined plate, cover with more paper towels, and gently press to blot fat. Stir sausage into eggplant mixture; add salt and pepper to taste.

Discard any limp outer radicchio leaves. Cut larger leaves in half and trim any thick white ribs at the base. You should get 18 to 25 pieces per head. To serve, fill each radicchio leaf with caponata and arrange on a large serving platter. Sprinkle each piece with pine nuts and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition score per serving

(2 radicchio cups): 77 cal, 3 g fat, <1g saturated fat, 9 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 18 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 274 mg sodium

 

[Erin]

SWEET PEA AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Chop the vegetables the morning of the party and store them, covered, in the refrigerator. Make the pea topping up to two hours ahead of time and refrigerate.

Serves 20
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-pound bag frozen sweet peas
1/4 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 whole-grain baguette, cut into 40
1/2-inch slices
5 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, trimmed of fat and torn into strips
Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft and browned. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes more. Add peas and water; simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add lemon zest and juice; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

In a small saucepan, simmer vinegar over medium heat for 10 minutes or until reduced by half. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil 10 inches from heat until lightly toasted; flip and toast opposite side. Arrange slices on a platter. Top each with puree and a strip of prosciutto. Drizzle with vinegar and garnish with chives, if desired.

Nutrition score per serving

(2 crostini): 93 cal, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 12 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 8 mg calcium <1 mg iron, 255 mg sodium

 

[Erin]

FIG AND BLUE CHEESE SQUARES

Serves 24
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large red onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped dried Black Mission figs
1 cup red wine
1 cup kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Flour, for rolling dough
2 pounds whole-grain pizza dough
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Preheat oven to 500[degrees]F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and salt; season with pepper. Cook onions until soft and golden. Add figs and cook for 1 minute more. Add wine, olives, and rosemary; cook, stirring often, until liquid has nearly evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough into a rectangle. Transfer to prepared sheet and press into edges with your fingers. Spread half the onion mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Repeat with remaining dough and onion mixture.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes--switching positions of pans halfway through--or until bottoms are lightly browned. When flatbreads are 2 to 3 minutes from being done, remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese; return to oven and finish baking. Cut each flatbread into 24 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition score per serving

(2 squares): 196 cal, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 29 g carbs, 5 g protein, 4 g fiber, 75 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 440 mg sodium

 

[dcgator]

If you want to go the dip route, you can try this one. It is SUPER easy to make and non-healthy eaters will never know its low in fat/calories!

Chili-Cheese Dip

- 2 cans of Hormal 99% FF Turkey Chili
- 1 8 oz package of light Cream Cheese
- 8 oz (half a package) of Shredded Reduced Fat Cheese (can use Mexican blend, cheddar, or what ever you prefer)
- 1 Package of Old El Paso Reduced Sodium Taco Mix

In 8x8 glass dish, pour chili into dish as bottom layer
Either warm cream cheese with hands before opening package or leave out for about 20 minutes before using
Spread cream cheese over chili, in thin layer
Sprinkle half a package of cheese over chili and cream cheese layers
Sprinkle 1/3-1/2 of package of taco mix over cheese (to your liking)

Cover dish and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes (depening on microwave heat)

You can serve with pita chips, baxed chips, or regular chips - whatever you like!

 

[Bella_mezzo]

Great options everyone!!!! Keep them coming!

Also, have you ever tried using jicama sticks as dippers instead of chips?

 

[trillionaire]

fruit salad?

or turkey and avocado wraps?

Sushi rolls are fun and easy, but you will probably want to avoid raw fish if it will be sitting for a while... Maybe cooked shrimp would be a good sub, and I''ve seen sushi with chicken in it too! Use low sodium soy sauce for dipping.

a baked pototo bar could be fun, with low fat sour cream, and lots of veggies and diced chicken. sprinkle in seasoning for flavor sans calories, or use low cal butter/margarine (Land o Lakes makes one that is 50 cals per TBSP)

Another fun idea... get a fondue pot, make a simple broth, load it up with veggies, and have a tray of lean meats and fish in small pieces that people can cook themselves. You get full eating less because you are eating slowly and cooking every thing you eat!

 

[Bella_mezzo]

We''ve done several fondue parties recently, and I am also exhausted. Sushi is a great idea and there''s a Japanese place across the street. Maybe I can convince DH we should order sushi in stead of pizza...we''ll see. I''m guessing 1/2 and 1/2 is the best he''ll go for but that could be good since pizza is cheaper than sushi...

 

[megumic]

Chili made veggie-style or lean ground chicken or turkey is always a great option! Pack it with beans and loads of veggies - both filling and nutritious! Also, Tzaziki dip and veggies, instead of ranch is a much healthier alternative with similar flavor.