Lighten Up Your Superbowl Party

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It’s Superbowl Sunday tomorrow! A great day to spend with friends, eat tasty food, and hopefully watch a good football game. Here are 5 of my favorite healthy (and crowd pleasing) party recipes that are perfect for a Superbowl get together.

Turkey Chili

 This protein-packed dish is a delicious alternative to ground beef chili.

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
• 3 tablespoons extra-vigin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 (28 oz) can of organic diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can organic dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz)) can organic black beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can organic cannellini beans, drained

Makes 6 servings.

Roasted Tomato & Proscuitto Caprese Salad

This recipe is adapted from one of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa. I add proscuitto to add some protein to the dish.

• 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sugar ( I normally don’t like to add sugar to recipes, but here it adds to the caramelization of the tomatoes)
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 16 ounces fresh mozzarella, drained
• 12 fresh basil leaves, julienned
• 1 package of sliced prosciutto

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and basalmic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Roast 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Slice the mozzarella into less than 1/2 inch thick rounds. If the slices are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella and prosciutto on a platter. Garnish with basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 6 servings.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa

These spicy shrimp pair perfectly with the sweet mango salsa.

Mango Salsa

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted & diced
• Half a red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and allow to sit in the fridge for at least one hour.

Shrimp

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, coursely chopped
• 2-3 tsp Old Bay seasoning (depending on how spicy you like it)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Homemade White Bean Dip with Vegetables

White bean dip is a wonderful way to replace the unhealthy dips usually served at parties.

• 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice and zest of a lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, garnish
• Sea salt & pepper, to taste

 
Gluten-free Brownies

This recipe is from Elana’s Pantry, a great website for gluten-free cooking.

In a large bowl, blend almond butter until smooth with a hand blender. Blend in eggs, then blend in agave and vanilla. Blend in cacao, salt and baking soda, then fold in chocolate chips.

Grease a 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish. Pour batter into dish. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes

Have a great Superbowl Sunday!

Tags: brownies, caprese salad, cooking, healthy eating, mango salsa, nutrition, shrimp, Superbowl Sunday, turkey chili, white bean dip

Category: Healthy Cooking, In the Kitchen, Nutrition