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ladydeee
ladydeee Posts: 29 Member
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Any ideas for healthy appetizers for the superbowl?

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  • VFBloch0725
    VFBloch0725 Posts: 37
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    The first thing I do is ask my family what they would like to have; I like to do themes. This year will be mexican. So I will make nachos. My nachos are blue chips. I will use fat free sour cream, 2% cheese, green onions, salsa, and a variety of vegetables. Afterwards, I bake it and top it with chives. The best thing I can suggest is decide what you want, look at the ingredients, and determine which ones can be changed to reduced or lower fat and calories, that is what I do. Plain greek yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream!
  • TariPie
    TariPie Posts: 3 Member
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    Guacamole and salsa with veggies for the "chips" - regular chips also for the "other" people :-P
    We are buying chicken tenders and wings to grill without sauce, then making serveral different dipping options - some healthy (hot sauce) and some not (sweet bbq).
    Popcorn for that salty, crunchy treat.:drinker:
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
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    I'm with VFBloch. I wouldn't suggest serving anything "weird" to be healthy...this is not the day to break out the kale chips. :tongue:

    But I would think in terms of replacing an ingredient here, an ingredient there with lower-sugar, lower-fat alternative. Plain greek yogurt over sour cream...turkey sausage over pork...reduced-fat cheese...veggie tray over big bags of potato chips..fat-free refried beans for the nachos...

    EDIT: I've also found salsa to be a great, if non-traditional, dip for veggies..
  • DawnMarie1970
    DawnMarie1970 Posts: 97 Member
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    Bump!
  • healthytanya1
    healthytanya1 Posts: 198 Member
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    Jalapeno Poppers

    10-20 jalapenos depends how many you want to make
    1-2 pkgs cream cheese ( use light and nobody will know )
    1-2 pkgs bacon cut in half

    Cut jalapenos lengthwise and take out all the seeds or leave a couple
    Scoop cream cheese in.
    Wrap with half a piece of bacon.
    Insert toothpick to secure bacon.
    Cover cookie sheet with tin foil for easy clean up.
    Bake at 400º until bacon is crispy. Around 20 mins
  • lablueluna
    lablueluna Posts: 52
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    Jalapeno Poppers

    10-20 jalapenos depends how many you want to make
    1-2 pkgs cream cheese ( use light and nobody will know )
    1-2 pkgs bacon cut in half

    Cut jalapenos lengthwise and take out all the seeds or leave a couple
    Scoop cream cheese in.
    Wrap with half a piece of bacon.
    Insert toothpick to secure bacon.
    Cover cookie sheet with tin foil for easy clean up.
    Bake at 400º until bacon is crispy. Around 20 mins

    This sounds amazingly delicious! :drinker:
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Jalapeno Poppers

    10-20 jalapenos depends how many you want to make
    1-2 pkgs cream cheese ( use light and nobody will know )
    1-2 pkgs bacon cut in half

    Cut jalapenos lengthwise and take out all the seeds or leave a couple
    Scoop cream cheese in.
    Wrap with half a piece of bacon.
    Insert toothpick to secure bacon.
    Cover cookie sheet with tin foil for easy clean up.
    Bake at 400º until bacon is crispy. Around 20 mins

    This sounds amazingly delicious! :drinker:

    I agree that does sound delicious!
  • imjolly
    imjolly Posts: 176 Member
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    FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMIN CHIPS
    1 Fuji apple - peeled, cored and diced
    1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
    2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
    2 bananas, peeled and sliced
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Cooking spray
    6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
    3 tablespoons white sugar
    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Directions

    In a medium bowl, mix together Fuji apple, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, lime juice, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes.

    Cut tortillas into equal wedges, easy with pizza roller. Place on wax paper in single layer; spray both sides with oil. put in bag of sugar & cinn. to coat. bake for 7 minutes in 350 degree oven. Serve the cinnamon chips warm or cold with the chilled fruit salsa.
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    I make a full meal for Superbowl party: ziti, pulled pork, meatball sandwiches, mac & cheese, hot roast beef sandwiches. So my appetizers are the fruit salsa, homemade salsa, veggie tray, fruit tray, cheese tray, and little sausages wrapped in crossiant. You can make whatever you like, just eat in moderation. I still count my calories but don't eat too much of the "bad" stuff like desserts. Can't wait for the SUPERBOWL : )

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