What are some healthy appetizers?

worm5996

We have a family tradition of eating appetizers for dinner on New Year's Eve. I usually just buy the junk in the freezer section but I am trying to get healthy so I was thinking of making some healthier ones. Only, I can't think of any. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Djbass728

Hummus with a whole wheat cracker

LeenaRuns

I make spinach and artichoke dip, but sub greek yogurt for the sour cream. Delish and healthy!

now_or_never12

You could make baked, battered mushrooms... baked jalapeno poppers (SOOOO easy to make and you can cut the breading out to make them better), make dip (french onion, spinach, etc) yourself and serve with breads, veggies and homemade chips (chop up tortillas and baked), baked chicken wings, make your own pizza pop type things (use the small egg roll wrappers that are in the salad section of most stores), etc. There are TONS of options!

xxnellie146xx

They have those little phylo cups...2 are about 25 calories. The are endless possibilities for those!

Coltsman4ever

Shrimp!

kittymoney

lowfat cream cheese (16 oz, 1 pkt of chili seasoning, 2 tablespoons of salsa - mix together and form a cheese ball. optional to roll ball in shredded cheese and nuts - this goes over big in my family and I serve with a variety of crackers as not everyone eats the boring plain ones that i do.

now_or_never12

We have a family tradition of eating appetizers for dinner on New Year's Eve. I usually just buy the junk in the freezer section but I am trying to get healthy so I was thinking of making some healthier ones. Only, I can't think of any. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Also, make a list of your favs that you normally buy than search online and find recipes to make your own. You can make most of the purchased stuff at home.

Djbass728

Tomato/Basil skewers (think caprese salad on a toothpick) or deviled eggs....lots of great options!!! Even a fruit tray or meat tray - just don't add a lot of cheeses to the meat tray. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

sarahharmintx

I did breaded zucchini sticks and they were awesome.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/baked-zucchini-sticks-13-pts.html

ThinVee

I always find something yummy on these sites:

http://fatfreevegan.com/blog/category/appetizers/

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes

http://www.hardlyhousewives.com/2011/12/hardly-housewives-2011-top-ten-favorite.html

Not all are "healthy" but easily lend themselves to healthier substitutions.
Enjoy your party!

mdcoug

This is delicious:

http://www.thelovelycupboard.com/2011/09/5-layer-greek-dip.html

I add a layer of tzatziki to the bottom, but if you do that, make sure to drain the tzatziki (or the Greek yogurt and cucumbers if you make it yourself) overnight before making it. Otherwise it's too watery. Serve with multigrain pita chips.

Also a veggie tray with a Greek yogurt dip.
Shrimp cocktail
Cowboy salsa (don't even need chips, just eat it with a spoon!)

Cyngen

I make my own chicken fingers. Take chicken breast, slice it about 1/4 inch thick in strips, coat with your favorite seasonings and bake till done. Can use ranch, or other dips as wanted.

_SusieQ_

Try looking on www.skinnytaste.com, she has an appetizer section.

I really like these in particular:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/bacon-wrapped-chicken-bites.html
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/crock-pot-italian-turkey-meatballs.html
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/lighter-buffalo-chicken-dip.html

caroleannlight

small rounds of beetroot use a cookie cutter to make them even or interesting shapes topped with smoked fish pate made from low fat philidelphia and smoked fish and lemon and herbs. Dips made with yoghurt and served with vege batons and breadsticks for those that want them. Fresh figs topped with a little goats cheese. Shots of vege soup. Lots of options

Mcgrawhaha

whole wheat flat bread pizza wraps, sliced up... looks nice on a platter also!

90 cal flat bread pizza / sanwich wraps
1/8 cup pizza sauce 15 ca
fine diced tomatoe
fine diced red onion
fine diced red, yellow and red pepper
diced garlic
1/4 cup low fat motzerella cheese
roll it up, cook on baking sheet until desired crispiness
slice it up

currierand

Some off the top of my head are: goat cheese stuffed piquillo peppers, proscuitto wrapped apples or melon (hell, I'd proscuitto wrap my FINGER and eat it) or any number of deviled eggs (curry, chipotle, shrimp & dill, pesto). These are all easy prep and can sit out for a few hours on your holiday table.

BeeElMarvin

turkey quesadillas, black bean salsa, baked chicken finders or wings, baked zucchini sticks, baked wontons

Mcgrawhaha

wheat / grain crackers
top with hummus, then fresh mango salsa

also looks nice on platter, taste awesome!!!

Rwheltsley

A good and healthy appetizer that I like to make for company:

Get the Kirkland Smoked Salmon Slices/Foppen Norwegian Smoked Salmon from Costco (or Nova Lox from just about any grocery store) - cut into smaller roll slices

Philadelphia cream cheese - You can sub out for the fat free or my favorite, the 1/3 less calories Chive and Onion cream cheese

1 red onion

capers

triscuits

Put out all the ingredients separate - guests can grab a cracker, spread some cream cheese on it, put on the onion and caper, and top it with a slice of the salmon. Just about my favorite appetizer. Easy, delicious, and pretty healthy.

Mcgrawhaha

slice up apples
homemade low calorie caramel (different ways to make)

put apples on platter with a dipping bowl full of caramel

here is how i make my caramel... http://queenbeecoupons.com/slow-cooker-crockpot-caramel-using-sweetened-condensed-milk/

bcattoes

Oh my goodness, there are so many options. Dips made with reduced fat sour cream and chopped veggies/herbs. hummus or other bean dips, guacamole, shrimp w cocktail sauce, pickled/marinated veggies, smoked salmon, stuffed mushrooms, grilled zucchini, eggplant and carrot slices chilled and topped with vinaigrette, deviled eggs, mini quiches, take your favorite healthy casserole recipe and make it in a muffin pan for individual servings or a mini-muffin pan or one-bite servings.

wellbert

bacon wrapped scallops.

worm5996

Thank you so much for all of the suggestions!

777Gemma888

We have a family tradition of eating appetizers for dinner on New Year's Eve. I usually just buy the junk in the freezer section but I am trying to get healthy so I was thinking of making some healthier ones. Only, I can't think of any. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Mini vegetable torte
Mini pizza
Stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed bell peppers
Crostini (mushroom, ricotta ....)
Vegetables + dip
Salmon/tuna/crab mini cakes or balls
Lasagna cups ... You may choose to use real pasta or a vegetarian substitute
Pita/tortilla/rice/kale plus other vegan chips
**Sashimi and sushi if your family are into it
Meat satay with peanut sauce
Quesadillas
Seafood or meat fondue with veggie or crackers or chips dippers
Homemade tortellini made from whole wheat flour stuffed with veggies or lean meats. (You may steam or bake them and serve with a dipping sauce)
Rice paper with veggie or lean meat stuffing - baked wontons or steamed wontons
Baked spring rolls
Any meat kebob
Grilled fruit kebobs
Grilled veggie kebobs
Quiche
Polenta sticks
Ceviche
Cauliflower popcorn
Lettuce/Endive .. etc wraps.

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Lyssa62

turkey meatballs with light sauce
turkey lil smokies wrapped in turkey bacon sprinkled with splenda brown sugar blend ( we took this to my sisters house not telling anybody they were different...GONE all 80 lil smokies in a matter of 10 minutes

yoovie

grape tomato and garlic/basil/oregano on a dab of low fat or skim ricotta on a garlic herb triscuit.

OMNOMNOMFACE

kblpn

Cucumber slices, grape tomatoes with Newman's Own Lime Vinaigrette.. kind of like a salad. SO good.

cwolfman13

shrimp cocktail (make your own cocktail sauce)

crackers and garlic/chive goat cheese topped with cold smoked salmon

humus and pita chips

crab cakes (homemade)

777Gemma888

Galette (sweet or savoury)

Crepe cups (MFP Banana Pancake Cup) - You may substitute using the 'Banana Pancake Recipe: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/282855-banana-pancakes-sooo-delish-d-so-low-calorie?hl=banana+pancake per serving. After making them, place each pancake into a muffin tin mold and bake in a hot oven for 10 -12 mins. Fill with berries and a dollop of light cream/plain Greek yoghurt/mascarpone/ricotta. OR. You could think of it as a quiche base and fill the cup as you desire.

Croquetas

Samosas - baked

Empanadas. - baked

Falafel

EDIT: Rice paper wrapped sausage meat to mimic sausage rolls and bake.

Sizzling shrimp

Miniature bangers

Tapanade

Nuts/Olives/cheeses/fruit

Pickled veggies (watch the salt)

Bacon wrapped dates

Mini potato omelette

hopsonc24

We have the same tradition and this year I am making Shrimp, Mozzarella, grape tomatoes skewers, and Hummus with homemade parmesan crisps.