The SuperBowl….a great excuse for a party! But not a great excuse for busting through your belt! Here are some easy and enjoyable dip recipes to bring to your football fiesta! All can be served with fresh vegetables (low calorie and high in fiber), or whole grain crackers or tortillas.
Extra-Easy Hummus
Hummus is a great choice for dipping! With fiber and protein from the chickpeas, it leaves you feeling more satisfied than many others. It can also be very versatile in flavor. Try adding more garlic, roasted red peppers, or experiment with other herbs and spices to change the flavor!
Ingredients
- 15-oz can low sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice to taste
- minced garlic to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
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Step 1
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| Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with fresh vegetables or whole grain crackers. |
Quick & Easy Black Bean Dip
Per 1 tablespoon: ~20kcals, 3g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g protein.
Ingredients
- 15-oz can low sodium black beans, rinsed
- 1/2-1 cup prepared salsa
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
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Step 1
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| Combine black beans, salsa, lime juice, cilantro and cumin in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. |
Skinny and Satisfying Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 14-oz can artichoke hearts, rinse, drained and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
- 1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon whole grain breadcrumbs, seasoned
Note
This dip is super easy to prep and much better for your waist then typical artichoke dip recipes. Still creamy and cheesy, but with less fat and calories, and more protein from the greek yogurt!
Directions
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| Preheat oven to 375F. Combine chopped artichokes,greek yogurt, garlic and cheese in medium bowl until well-mixed. Transfer to glass backing dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbling, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 to 7 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh vegetable sticks or whole grain tortilla chips. |
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Try this Super Easy Salmon Salad recipe for a healthy helping of omega 3’s! Great served with lettuce, whole grain crackers, or whole-grain pita bread!
Super Easy Salmon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 (15oz) cans salmon, drained
- 1 tablespoon plain, non-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
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Step 1
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| Add salmon to a large bowl, and fork to gently seperate. Add all other ingredients and mix well. |
Easy and delicious sweet potato hummus. Serve with whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for a quick and healthy snack!
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