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Healthy snacking is a great way to make game day get-togethers more fun without wrecking your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier! And you should never underestimate the power of a delicious dip to get your party off to a great start.
Edamame Dip
You won't need encouragement to eat your veggies when you serve this hearty, nutty dip with a variety of crisp vegetables such as jicama, bell pepper strips, steamed sugar snap peas, and carrot sticks.
Yield: 2 1/2 cups (serving size: about 3 tablespoons edamame mixture)
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed and cooked
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
PREPARATION
Place all ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.
Total Per Serving: Calories - 61, Carbs - 6.1 g, Fat - 2.5 g, Protein - 4 g, Fiber - 1.2 g, Sodium - 120 mg .
Source: Cooking Light, May 2006
Orange and Avocado Salsa
Serve this salsa with chips or spoon it on top of a sautéed chicken breast or fish. If you want to make the salsa ahead, omit the cilantro and avocado and stir them in just before serving. If you find blood oranges, you can substitute them for regular oranges for seasonal color.
Yield: Serves 10 (serving size: 1/4 cup)
INGREDIENTS
3 cups orange sections, chopped (about 4)
2 1/2 cups pink grapefruit sections, chopped (about 2 large grapefruit)
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 diced peeled avocado
PREPARATION
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.
Total Per Serving: Calories - 86, Carbs - 14.7 g, Fat - 3 g, Protein - 1.3 g, Fiber - 3.5 g, Sodium - 98 mg .
Source: Cooking Light, November 2011
