Its not a competition, but these are the winning recipes to make on game day.
However, fall is football season, which is the most popular sport to watch in the United States.
And more often than not, the food is a big part of any game day.
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Freeze the leftovers, then thaw and pan-fry to bring back their crisp exterior and tender center.
These cauliflower bites are sweet, spicy, and vegetarian-friendly.
Blend, but not too much, then refrigerate for up to two days before serving with colorful crudites.
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Red potatoes havedouble the flavonoids.
To lighten up the appetizer even more, top with Greek yogurt instead of creme fraiche.
Falafel-Inspired Stuffed Peppers
Having vegan guests over to watch the game?
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Dont forget about your plant-based friends.
Theyll appreciate these stuffed peppers, which call for a seasoned chickpea mixture rather than meat.
Chickpeas, tomato,onion, spices, and herbs form the perfect falafel-esque filling.
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Bake until tender and then drizzle with a smooth tahini dressing.
Spread some olives around the board, and youve got a crowd-pleasing tray for guests to graze on.
Crispy Homemade Baked Potato Chips
Sporting event spectators expect snack spreads.
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These veggie patties allow you to minimize food waste and satisfy a hungry crowd.
These Mexican-inspired tostadas have it alltheyre portable, flavorful, and full of nutritious ingredients.
Chickens got your protein covered, but they also provide fiber and healthy fats from theavocado.
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Fancy Tomato Sandwiches
Think sports and fancy hors d’oeuvres dont mix?
Heirloomtomatoesare in season through early fall, so this is your chance to use em up before next summer.
Crispy Falafel Bites
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Falafel is a comfort food, but its also packed with nutrients.
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These falafel bites combine high-protein chickpeas and yogurt, fiber-richcucumbers, and a medley of Mediterranean seasonings.
The result is a crispy falafel bite everyone will want to dunk in the creamy tzatziki sauce.
A game day spread simply isnt complete withoutdips, and guacamole is a known crowd favorite.
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Serve with tortilla chips or a veggie tray for a healthy appetizer that wont last long.
Dont overthink the appsgo for popular appetizers like chicken wings.
This recipe goes heavy on the garlic andParmesanfor a flavor profile everyone will love.
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They take up to 8 hours to cook, but only 15 minutes of that is hands-on time.
Just be sure to get em going in the morning so theyre ready on time.
This one has an unexpected but nutritious toppingcrunchy kale.
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If youve ever had kale chips, then you know how satisfying baked kale is.
Tell your guests they shouldnt knock until theyve tried it because this flatbread is satisfying and cheesy.
Its also vegetarian and quick to make.
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These sandwiches swap out beef formushrooms.
But dont worrywith sauerkraut and provolone cheese atop rye bread, they still have that Reuben sandwich flavor profile.
Try a hummus dip instead.
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Cut into slices for your guests to share.
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