Super Bowl Foods for the Dieters

For those that are calorie conscious- I have to perfect way for you to indulge this Super Bowl without feeling guilty about it later. I have done a healthier spin on the super bowl "." Also, I included a beer chili that everyone will love. From sweet to salty to savory, you really can have it all at this years Super Bowl party.


One of my personal favorites:
Guacamole salsa

-2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
-1 package guacamole seasoning mix (I use McCormick)
-1 medium tomato, chopped
-2 tablespoons chopped red onion
-1 tablespoon lime juice

Mix avocados, guacamole mix, tomato, onion and lime juice in medium bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Stir before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Instead of regular wings try
Lemon Wings

-1/2  cup  vodka
-1/4  cup  fresh lemon juice
-3  tablespoons  sugar
-1  tablespoon  olive oil
-1  teaspoon  salt
-1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
-2 1/2  pounds  chicken wings, tips trimmed off

In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine vodka, lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Add the chicken wings and mix to coat. Cover bowl or seal bag and refrigerate for two to four hours. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 9 x 13 inch. baking pan with two layers of foil. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the pan, and pour the marinade evenly over all. Bake until meat is well browned and pulling away from the bone, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

In substitution of Potato Skins:
Zucchini Fries

-2 zucchini
-1 egg white
-1/4 cup milk
-1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
-1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
-Vegetable cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut zucchini into three-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

(PS: Less than half the calories of regular fries and high in vitamin C)

In place of burger sliders:
Mini Turkey Burgers

-1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
-1/4  teaspoon  salt
-1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
-1 1/4  pounds  ground turkey breast
-1/2  cup  (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
-Cooking spray
-1/4  cup  reduced-fat mayonnaise
-2  tablespoons  minced sweet gherkin pickle (about 2 small)
-1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
-12  (1-ounce) dinner rolls
-6  curly leaf lettuce leaves, torn in half


Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add cheese, stirring with a fork just until combined. Divide turkey mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add four patties; cook two minutes. Carefully turn patties over; cook 2 minutes or until done. Place patties on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Cool patties.

To reheat patties- Preheat oven to 400º. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place patties on baking sheet in a single layer; cover with foil. Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.

Combine mayonnaise, pickle, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cut rolls in half horizontally. Spread about one teaspoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each roll; top each with one turkey patty and one piece lettuce. Cover with tops of rolls. Serve immediately.

(PS-169 calories in one burger)


Rather than French Onion Dip:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip

-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-1 (16-ounce) can lima (or butter) beans, drained
-1 cup light mayonnaise
-4 ounces tub-style fat-free cream cheese
-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
-1 teaspoon capers, drained
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
-1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
-1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
-3/4 cup preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1/2 cup sliced green onions
-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350°.Combine first eight ingredients (through mustard) in a food processor, and process until smooth (about 15-20 seconds). Add remaining ingredients; pulse five times, then process until mixture is consistent throughout (about 10 seconds). With a rubber spatula, transfer mixture evenly to a one-quart casserole dish, smoothing top. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly at the edges. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes.

(PS-2 tablespoons= 59 calories)



Always a crowd pleaser:
Chili

-1 1/2  cups  chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
-1  cup  chopped red bell pepper (about 1 small)
-8  ounces  extra lean ground beef
-2  garlic cloves, minced
-1 1/2  tablespoons  chili powder
-2  teaspoons  ground cumin
-1  teaspoon  sugar
-1/2  teaspoon  salt
-1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
-1  (19-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
-1  (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
-1  (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
-1  (12-ounce) bottle beer (such as Budweiser)
-1  tablespoon  yellow cornmeal
-1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice


Combine first four ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in chili powder, cumin, sugar, and salt; cook 1 minute. Add oregano and next four ingredients (through beer) to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cornmeal; cook five minutes. Stir in juice.


 

One that's just amazing:
Mango Salsa

-2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
-1 red pepper, diced
-Half a red onion, chopped
-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
-Dash of cayenne pepper
-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. Serve with chips, crackers, or toasted bread.

Be sure to pick good mangos. They have not been so great lately. You'll want to make sure that they are ripe.