| Healthy Superbowl Snacks By: Shannon Southerland It is Super Bowl time and that means football! It also means consuming lots of food. This month AMG is giving you great super bowl recipes that are easy on your waistline. Everyone loves the super bowl, if not for the football and funny commercials, then for the chance to pig-out on their favorite foods. Chips and dip are a must have at any super bowl party and this recipe for Avocado Corn Salsa is not only good but good for you. This salsa is low in calories, carbs, cholesterol and saturated fat and only takes 10 minutes to make. Avocado Corn Salsa Ingredients · 1 medium avocado, diced · 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed · 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes · 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro · 2 teaspoons lime juice · 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation 1. Toss avocado, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl. Something that is a staple at my super bowl party is pizza. Almost everyone loves pizza, but who wants to eat empty calories? This recipe for Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza is not only low calorie and low cholesterol; it gives you some veggies, whole wheat and only takes 30 minutes to make. Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza Ingredients · 1 plum tomato, diced · 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed · 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears) · 2 tablespoons cornmeal · 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough · 1/3 cup barbecue sauce · 1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella Preparation 1. Preheat grill to medium. 2. Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet. Stretch the dough into about a 12- inch circle and lay it on top of the cornmeal, coating the entire underside of the dough. 3. Transfer the crust from the baking sheet to the grill. Close the lid and cook until the crust is puffed and lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. 4. Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread barbecue sauce on it and quickly sprinkle with the tomato mixture and cheese. Close the lid; grill until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the crust is browned, 4 to 5 minutes. A final must have for any football fan is buffalo wings. They are tasty and delicious, but the usual buffalo wing is deep-fried and soaking in sauce, making it far from a healthy figure friendly food. However, this recipe for Boneless Buffalo Wings is low in calories, carbs and saturated fat; it is also low sodium and heart healthy. Boneless Buffalo Wings Ingredients · 3 tablespoons nonfat buttermilk · 3 tablespoons hot sauce, divided · 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, divided · 2 pounds chicken tenders · 6 tablespoons whole-wheat flour · 6 tablespoons cornmeal · 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper · 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided · 2 cups carrot sticks · 2 cups celery sticks Preparation 1. To prepare dip: Whisk 2/3 cup of sour cream, 2/3 cup of blue cheese, 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 2. To prepare wings: Whisk buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of hot sauce and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a large bowl until combined. Add chicken; toss to coat. Transfer to the refrigerator and let marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow dish. Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of hot sauce and 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. 4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll in the flour mixture until evenly coated (Discard remaining marinade and flour mixture.) Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne. 5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken, placing each piece in a little oil. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and chicken, reducing the heat if necessary to prevent burning. Transfer to the platter. Drizzle the chicken with the reserved hot sauce mixture. Serve with carrots, celery and Blue Cheese Dip. Eating healthy is incredibly important for a healthy life and body. I talked with nurse and diabetic instructor Kathleen Taray about the importance of eating healthy. She says “Eating a healthy balanced diet allows the body to work at optimum level. However, at celebrations and special occasions eating most any food is alright if done in moderation.” So eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods, you can still enjoy them but the key is to do it in moderation. You can even integrate new recipes like the ones in this article and find a new healthy favorite that you’ll want to eat all the time. You can find these recipes and others at: http://www.eatingwell. com/recipes_menus/collections/super_bowl_1 |
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