Although The Ravens aren’t in the Super Bowl this year, game day is still an excuse to get together with friends and have a feast. Here are some more great recipes for finger foods that won’t last long! Try some of them and save yourself a ton of calories without missing the full fat versions.
Avocado Salsa Dip:
chopped avocado
low fat feta cheese
fresh salsa (medium or spicy)
Mix ingredients together and serve with baked or low fat (whole grain)tortilla chips.
Edamame-Avocado Dip (courtesy of Sue Smith)
12 oz frozen shelled edamame (thawed)
medium avocado (2 for a party size)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3T lemon or lime juice
2T cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
chopped tomato
Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Top with tomatoes and serve cold.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza (courtesy of Hungry Girl.com)
wheat pita
1/2 tsp dry ranch dip mix
1 wedge laughing cow swill cheese (room temp)
2 oz chopped chicken (or more)
1 tsp Franks Hot Sauce
1 T parm cheeds
1 T scallion
Preheat oven to 350. Combine ranch and swiss and spread on pita. Mix chicken with hot sauce and scatter on pita. sprinkle with parmesan. Bake for 10-12 min and sprinle with scallion to serve.
Sausage and Pepper Heroes (courtesy of FamilyCircle.com)
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into slices
1 large onion sliced
1 package hot or sweet turkey sausage
3 T olive oil
3 T Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ital seasoning
1/4 red pepper flakes
1 package Arnold whole wheat Sandwich Thins
Brown sausage in olive oil and add green peppers, onion, and balsamic vinegar. Cook a few minutes until carmelized. Add italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into the Thins and serve.