Healthy Super Bowl Snacks!
Even if you aren't a football fan, chances are you have been invited to a Super Bowl party this Sunday. Don't know what to bring? Well these easy, healthy recipes are sure to score a touchdown.
These Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are sure to be a party favourite.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 ° F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Toss cauliflower, oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Roast the cauliflower until it's starting to soften and brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine hot suave, sriracha to taste, butter and lemon juice in the large bowl. Add the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat. Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and continue roasting until hot, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Per serving: 99 calories; 7g fat (2g sat); 3g fiber; 8g carbohydrates; 3g protein; 0mcg folate; 5 mg cholesterol; 3g sugars; 0g added sugars; 169 IU vitamin A; 70mg vitamin C; 33mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 288 mg sodium; 439 mg potassium
This black bean dip will be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1 19-ounce or 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup prepared salsa, hot or mild
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Combine black beans, salsa, lime juice, cilantro and cumin in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1 tablespoon
Per serving: 17 calories; 0g fat (0g sat); 1 g fiber; 3g carbohydrates; 1g protein; 0 mcg folate; 0mg cholesterol; 1g sugars; 0g added sugars; 23 IU vitamin A; 1mg vitamin C; 6mg calcium; 0mg iron; 54 mg sodium; 2mg potassion
These barbecue chicken tenders are sure to delight!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs, whole-wheat
- Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray
Directions:
- Combine barbecue sauce, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise, then add all the tenders to the large bowl with the remaining sauce; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Coat the baking sheet with cooking spray or substitute by placing aluminium foil on the sheet. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, 10 minutes more. Serve with the reserved sauce for dipping!
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1 tender
Per serving: 69 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat); 1g fiber; 8g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 9 mcg folate; 24 mg cholesterol; 2 g sugars; 2 g added sugars; 15 IU vitamin A; 0 mg vitamin C; 2 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 146 mg sodium; 8 mg potassium.