Published May 27, 2013 01:15PM
10 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Eat clean on Super Bowl Sunday! We've cleaned up 10 of your favorite game-day snacks, from nachos to mac n' cheese, so you can keep your menu healthy without sacrificing on flavor.
1. Black Bean Nachos
What’s football without nachos? Whole grain tortilla chips and spicy black bean dip adds fiber and flavor to this appetizer. For extra heat, add another teaspoon of adobo sauce. Get the Black Bean Nachos recipe.
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2. Spicy Slow Cooker Chili
This Spicy Chili is as easy as it is delicious. Just throw the ingredients – including fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder and red pepper flakes (did we mention it’s spicy?) – into your crock pot six to eight hours before kickoff. Get the Spicy Slow Cooker Chili recipe.
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3. Clean Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Tosca Reno transformed this high-fat classic into clean comfort food using brown-rice pasta, butternut squash and goat cheese – but we won’t tell if you don’t. Make it in a casserole dish or bake in individual ramekins for each of your Super Bowl guests. Get the Clean Mac ‘n’ Cheese recipe.
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4. Black Bean Hummus
Black beans and chickpeas add flavor – and protein – to this spread. Serve it with veggies or toasted pita. Get the Black Bean Hummus recipe.
5. BBQ Chicken Pizza
Our sweet and tangy barbeque sauce adds tons of flavor – not calories to this chicken pizza. Cut it into 12 slices or bite-sized squares for your guests. Get the BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe.
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6. Baked Chicken Tenders
Baked instead of fried, these chicken fingers stay crispy, thanks to the oat and pecan crust. Serve alongside a honey mustard dipping sauce or extra mango barbeque sauce leftover from the BBQ Chicken Pizza. Get the Baked Chicken Tenders recipe.
7. Pigs in a Blanket
The perfect one-bite appetizer, this crowd-pleaser is quick and easy to make, thanks to store-bought phyllo dough. Get the Pigs in a Blanket recipe.
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8. Pulled Turkey Sandwiches with Pomegranate Coleslaw
These pub-style sandwiches are slathered in tangy barbeque sauce. Stick to the recipe or make them into mini sliders for an easier-to-eat snack. Get the Pulled Turkey Sandwich recipe.
9. Eggplant Fries
You can enjoy these ‘fries’ guilt-free! Dredged in flour (or almond meal, for a gluten-free option) and baked, this crispy eggplant goes perfectly with our sweet and spicy chipotle dip. Get the Eggplant Fries recipe.
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10. Black Bean Bites with Avocado Salsa
These baked Black Bean Bites are full of fiber and protein. Serve these bite-size snacks with avocado salsa. Get the Black Bean Bites recipe.