work potluck - need healthy appetizer ideas!
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jennyi27
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Good morning all! We are having a potluck at work this week. We are a healthcare organization AND I'm trying to watch calories, so I want to bring something fairly healthy. Please give me some ideas!
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Mixed veggies...carrots, celery, grapes and hummus to dip.2
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Fresh Wrap Spring rolls with a Tahini dipping sauce2
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Do you have a calorie upper limit? 'Healthy' can mean so many different things, depending on goals. A few ideas:
- Hummus
- Mock pate (saute 8 oz green beans, 12 oz sliced mushrooms and an onion in a teaspoon of oil on medium-high; use water as needed to avoid sticking; throw into food processor with 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup walnut pieces, and salt and pepper to taste). Don't make this too far ahead. After a day or two, the moisture in the vegetables separates and you'll have a pool of water around it.
- You can bake your own tortilla chips. Spray small tortillas with cooking spray, cut into 8 wedges, sprinkle with salt and/or other seasonings, and bake until crispy.
- https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/live-spring-rolls-with-lemon-ginger-dipping-sauce
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Good morning all! We are having a potluck at work this week. We are a healthcare organization AND I'm trying to watch calories, so I want to bring something fairly healthy. Please give me some ideas!
deviled eggs (using a light mayo). (They do have some fat and calories, but at least also have some protein to go with it).
Note that a lot of the common healthy appetizer items, such as hummus, are pretty high calorie too.
A lower-fat-content cheese (tasty and high protein) along with a lower calorie cracker (as in saltines versus ritz).0 -
I saw a really great idea for a "watermelon pizza" once! Take a whole watermelon and slice it into discs, then cover the discs with garnishes of your choice--suggestions for things like vanilla yogurt for a "sauce" and other fruit slices for toppings, or you could use nuts or granola and even a tiny sprinkle of chocolate chips. Then slice the discs like a pizza and voila, watermelon pizza.0
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I saw a really great idea for a "watermelon pizza" once! Take a whole watermelon and slice it into discs, then cover the discs with garnishes of your choice--suggestions for things like vanilla yogurt for a "sauce" and other fruit slices for toppings, or you could use nuts or granola and even a tiny sprinkle of chocolate chips. Then slice the discs like a pizza and voila, watermelon pizza.
wow that's really creative! i like it!0 -
Google tomato mozzarella basil bites. Easy to make. Healthy. I cut tomatoes in half. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/104806/tomato-and-mozzarella-bites/0
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estherdragonbat wrote: »Do you have a calorie upper limit? 'Healthy' can mean so many different things, depending on goals. A few ideas:
- Hummus
- Mock pate (saute 8 oz green beans, 12 oz sliced mushrooms and an onion in a teaspoon of oil on medium-high; use water as needed to avoid sticking; throw into food processor with 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup walnut pieces, and salt and pepper to taste). Don't make this too far ahead. After a day or two, the moisture in the vegetables separates and you'll have a pool of water around it.
- You can bake your own tortilla chips. Spray small tortillas with cooking spray, cut into 8 wedges, sprinkle with salt and/or other seasonings, and bake until crispy.
- https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/live-spring-rolls-with-lemon-ginger-dipping-sauce
No, I wouldn't say that there is a calorie limit. We are given direction as participants in the potluck to "bring something healthy". Usually that means no cookies, brownies, etc. :-) I just am better when it comes to baking and dessert ideas (hello, sweet tooth!), so I wanted to shake things up and get some fresh ideas for something non-dessert. I get bored with food easily, and I'm sure other lazy folks will bring hummus, guac, etc. Lol!0 -
Zucchini pizzas are pretty good! Sliced zucchini baked with marinara and a little mozzarella (or for me daiya "Cheese" lol). I also love falafel, but instead of deep frying them I buy a mix and bake them. You can find a lot of good easy falafel recipes online too but I am lazy and just go for the mix hahaha.2
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Shrimp cocktail.6
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Cold gazpacho
Hot squash puree soup topped with dollops of Greek yogurt and sprinkled with herbs
Pulled pork
Pulled chicken
sliced pork tenderloin
Chicken skewers with vinaigrette
Hot German potato salad
Hot vinaigrette potato salad
cucumber salad
Caprese salad
bruschetta
roasted root veggies: potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash
sauteed brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic1 -
Stuffed tomato, zucchini, peppers or mushrooms
Vegetables or fruit with a yogurt based dip
Pickles or olives
Meatballs or zucchini balls- http://www.skinnytaste.com/zucchini-meatballs_20/
http://www.skinnytaste.com/party-apps/
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/1679/healthy-recipes/low-calorie/appetizers/1 -
My favorite is Caprese Bites
Cut fresh mozzarella into 1/2" chunks (or buy a packet of BelGioso pearls)
Cut grape tomatoes in half
Spear 1/2 tomato, 1 piece of cheese, and the other half tomato on a toothpick. Lay on a plate. When the plate is full, chop some fresh basil and sprinkle over. Drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over everything and serve.
When I take it somewhere, I do the toothpicks first and cover with plastic wrap, and take the basil and olive oil/balsamic vinegar all mixed up in a container. Shake and drizzle just before serving.2 -
caprese salad
stuffed mushroom
deviled eggs
baked jalapenos stuffed with pulled pork a little cheese and drizzled with hot sauce
cherry tomatoes stuffed with tuna or salmon salad
hummus or goat cheese and crackers
guacamole, bean dip or salsa and chips
meatballs
pulled pork sliders
finger sandwiches or sandwich spirals (sandwich wrap cut into slices)1 -
Vegetable sushi might be an option, if you have the equipment.
Sesame-shiitake wonton crisps. Note: Assemble when you're at the potluck or it will get soggy.
For 12 servings:
12 wonton wrappers
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp canola or grapeseed oil
12 shiitake mushrooms, lightly rinsed, patted dry, stemmed, and cut into 1/4" slices. (Note: I am uncoordinated and have a hard time with thin slicing, It's not going to ruin anything if they're thicker.)
4 snow peas, trimmed and cut crosswise into thin slivers
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 medium carrot, shredded
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish, black if available.
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a baking sheet and set aside. Brush wonton wrappers with 1 tbsp of the sesame oil and arrange on baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. (You can also tuck them into mini muffin tins to make cups for the filling. I like this option, personally.)
In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in snow peas and soy sauce and cook 30 seconds. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine lime juice, sugar, and remaining sesame oil. Stir in carrot and cooled shiitake mixture. Top/fill each wonton crisp with a spoonful of the shiitake mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and arrange on a platter to serve.
If you can get jicama, you can slice into 1/4" slices and use as a canape bottom. My cookbook suggests using it for guac, but there may be other options. You will want something about the same consistency as guac, though.1 -
I'd do a "healthy" spinach artichoke dip (made it before and quite tasty) with celery and chips for those who want that. Deviled eggs is a good idea. My go to is always mixed fruit (berries, pineapple, watermelon, etc. all cut up in a bowl).1
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estherdragonbat wrote: »Vegetable sushi might be an option, if you have the equipment.
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Shrimp and gazpacho shots! Really easy to make.Check Pinterest for healthy appetizer recipes1
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French_Peasant wrote: »Cold gazpacho
Hot squash puree soup topped with dollops of Greek yogurt and sprinkled with herbs
Pulled pork
Pulled chicken
sliced pork tenderloin
Chicken skewers with vinaigrette
Hot German potato salad
Hot vinaigrette potato salad
cucumber salad
Caprese salad
bruschetta
roasted root veggies: potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash
sauteed brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic
Well that settles it. The pot luck needs to be held at the sprawling estate of @French_Peasant.1 -
SiegfriedXXL wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »Cold gazpacho
Hot squash puree soup topped with dollops of Greek yogurt and sprinkled with herbs
Pulled pork
Pulled chicken
sliced pork tenderloin
Chicken skewers with vinaigrette
Hot German potato salad
Hot vinaigrette potato salad
cucumber salad
Caprese salad
bruschetta
roasted root veggies: potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash
sauteed brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic
Well that settles it. The pot luck needs to be held at the sprawling estate of @French_Peasant.
I'd feed y'all gumbo and bread pudding and beer.
ETA: Bananas Foster bread pudding, to be exact. Because healthy. With creme fraiche and caramel sauce.
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