Football-watching food that also packs a nutritional punch?
Greg DuPree
Devising a game plan for yourGame Day party?
Consider reserving space on your menu for a fewhealthyGame Day recipes.
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We combed our collection for Game Day-worthy recipes to nourish and energize your guests instead of weighing them down.
Don’t worry, they’re notalltofu and carrots (but maybe a few are).
If cooking beets doesn’t fit into your pregame routine.
Fred Hardy
buy a package of pre-cooked ones and whip this up in a jiff.
For a large crowd, triple the recipe and serve the sauce in a central bowl with a ladle.
Guests can drizzle it on top to their liking without creating a ton of extra dishes.
Heami Lee
Green Chile Enchiladas
Is it even football Sunday without enchiladas?
Thisvegetarianversion packs plenty of protein thanks to corn tortillas, cumin-spiced vegetables, and black beans.
Serve with chips and guacamole for game-day victory.
Caitlin Bensel
These crispy sticks combine the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes and the texture of squash.
For best results, pat try, coat with cornstarch, and bake in a single layer.
Look no further than thistonnatoappetizer, which is a hearty blend of tuna, anchovies, and capers.
Yumna Jawad
Just double-check you don’t over-process the dip after adding the mayo, or it could get too grainy.
Serve with your favorite crudites.
Just load the slow cooker, set, and forget (until game time, that is).
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Plus, they’re a delicious option for vegetarian football fans.
Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Chicken soup is never a bad idea for a winter party menu.
Once you get a whiff of the smoky scent, you’ll know how good this healthy snack tastes.
Con Poulos
Serve with fresh veggies, chips, or anything else you like to dip.
We promise your guests wont be disappointed.
Serve with BBQ sliders, fried chicken, or give it a go withlamb meatballs.
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Chimichurri Yogurt Dip
Chimichurria classic Argentinian herb-and-oil sauceis usually served with grilled meats.
Marshmallow Popcorn Bars
A game-watching snack doesn’thaveto be bad for you.
Next, their sweet-savory-spicy miso coating is a flavor everyone will love.
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And lastly, they’re low in calories, dairy-free, and a delicious way to eat your vegetables!
A finish of flaky salt and cider vinegar gives these a salt-and-vinegar vibe that rivals any bag of chips.
Consider this recipe that you’ve got the option to put together the day before.
Caitlin Bensel
Its hearty greenskale leaves and Brussels sprout shredsstand up to its honey-mustard vinaigrette overnight.
On game day, just add croutons and chopped hazelnuts, and enjoy guilt-free!
Dark Chocolate Coconut Tartlets
Guests will never suspect these sweet treats are healthy-ish.
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Make them the day before and store them at room temp until game time.
you might prep the vegetablesthinly sliced Brussels sprouts and radicchioand assemble the rest up to two days in advance.
Then, add Parmesan shavings and a honey-mustard vinaigrette just before the coin toss.
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Assemble it on long baguettes and slice so every guest gets one.
Lean ground turkey takes center stage, supported by high-fiber cannellini beans and nutrient-richpumpkin puree.
Serve with the usual accompaniments for guests to top their own.
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Yes, there’s mozzarella, and a mustard-sour cream mixture replaces the usual tomato-based pizza sauce.
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