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Clean Eating Appetizers?

Improvised
Improvised Posts: 925 Member
edited September 2024 in Recipes
Hi,
I've been wanting to throw a little get together with my friends. I'm trying to eat healthier recently. The only thing is, I LOVE serving appetizers, rather than an actual meal, but the only thing I can think of is sliced fruit and veggies, lol.
Any recipes or tips would be appreciated. :)

Replies

  • RoniDoll
    RoniDoll Posts: 262
    baby tomatos with fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    Patron shots...:drinker:
  • waverly9876
    waverly9876 Posts: 605 Member
    Healthy dips, pigs in a blanket with whole wheat dough and chicken or veggie hot dogs instead of pork
  • ajh2011
    ajh2011 Posts: 89 Member
    What about some homeade turkey meatballs?
  • Texas Caviar in baked scoops. just put about 2 Tbls in each scoop and serve on a platter.
    Ingredients
    1/2 onion, chopped
    1 green bell pepper, chopped
    1 bunch green onions, chopped
    2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
    1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
    1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
    1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
    1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
  • Hammie18
    Hammie18 Posts: 45 Member
    Hummus, yum. And bruschetta. Whole grain pita slices for dipping.
  • kdsmith
    kdsmith Posts: 250
    - Spinach dip
    - hummus with whole wheat crackers
    - cut up pitas and bake them and you can use them as chips with salsa or other dips
    - tortillas with some low fat cream cheese, grated cheese and cut up peppers with green onions. You roll up the tortillas and bake for about 8 minutes and then cut them and arrange on a plate...very yummy and nice to look at.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    Dolmades
    Hummus
    nuts
    cheese
    fruit/veggie tray
    homemade meatballs
    olives
    prosciutto around melon balls
    shrimp cocktail

    Yeah, I LOVE appetizers!
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    Guacamole! Mmmmm.....with homemade chips.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Mix plain yogurt & dill (if it's dried dill do this ahead of time and let sit for a while)
    Slice cucumber
    Top with smoked salmon and a dollop of the yogurt/dill combo.

    Made it for thanksgiving and my teen-aged niece liked it so much she requested it for Xmas too.
  • jeannas
    jeannas Posts: 109 Member
    Bump

    Awesome suggestions, thank you :flowerforyou:
  • marci355
    marci355 Posts: 292
    Patron shots...:drinker:
    LOL
  • marci355
    marci355 Posts: 292
    Dolmades
    Hummus
    nuts
    cheese
    fruit/veggie tray
    homemade meatballs
    olives
    prosciutto around melon balls
    shrimp cocktail

    Yeah, I LOVE appetizers!
    What are Dolmades? I'm a little dense this morning....
  • Dolmades
    Hummus
    nuts
    cheese
    fruit/veggie tray
    homemade meatballs
    olives
    prosciutto around melon balls
    shrimp cocktail

    Yeah, I LOVE appetizers!
    What are Dolmades? I'm a little dense this morning....

    Dolmades are stuffed grape leaves! Yummy Greek recipe!


    I was going to suggest some nice vegetarian spring rolls! Just get the won-ton or spring roll wrappers; slice up carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and avocado into matchstick shapes; add some bean sprouts and cilantro; wrap them all up and seal the edges with a bit of water. Serve with chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping!
  • McHeather
    McHeather Posts: 105 Member
    bump
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    Wow, a lot of ideas! This gives me a lot to go on. Thanks! If anyone else has something to share, please do! :)
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