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Read MoreSporting events tend to mean sitting around watching the game while eating a lot of food - which can add up to a lot of extra calories. At this year's Superbowl, how about making some undercover recipe swaps for healthier Superbowl snacks? These recipes will fool even the pickiest eaters, so the only person who needs to know that the food is healthier is you!
1 lb ground turkey breast
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp relish (sweet or dill)
12 dinner rolls
6 leaves of lettuce
6 slices of Swiss cheese
1 lb 95% lean ground beef
½ cup wheat bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 egg
1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp allspice
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
¾ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp olive oil
½ cup light sour cream
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 tsp Tobasco sauce
2 tbsp fat-free cream cheese
1 16 oz can of garbanzo beans
¼ tsp dry mustard
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp capers
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts
1 10 oz package frozen spinach
½ cup green onions
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
20 chicken wings, uncooked
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter
3/4 cup hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup light Greek yogurt, plain
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 Tbsp buttermilk
Juice of ½ lemon
Aluminum foil
Cooking spray
Homemade chips are baked instead of fried and made with whole wheat flour. Corn tortillas can be substituted if desired. The dip is colorful and full of fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fat.
1 package whole wheat tortillas
Cooking spray
½ tsp salt
2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups pico de gallo, prepared
¼ cup jalapeno slices, rinsed and drained
1 medium avocado, chopped
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
These finger foods are colorful, fresh, and full of flavor while going easy on your waistline.
1 package basil leaves
1 bag baby spinach
Large container of cherry tomatoes, rinsed
1 “ball” of mozzarella cheese pearls
1 box toothpicks
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
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Recipes created by CHI Health dietitians.
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