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3 healthier snacks for your next football party

Football games are a great excuse to get together with your friends, rally together and scream for your team. However, the snacks on hand at most football parties are not so good for your body. Believe it or not - you can enjoy the football game, your friends and delicious and healthy snacks all at once. These recipes give you all the flavor and excitement of traditional game day treats without all the extra fat and calories.

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Sneak this dip into your football party and no one would ever guess that it's light. Serve with baked chips to keep the calories low. You can prep this the day before and keep it in the refrigerator before baking.

Serves: 15

INGREDIENTS

• 
13.75 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (can substitute parmesan cheese)
• 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• olive oil spray

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots.

3. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.


NUTRITION

Per serving (1/4 cup): 73.3 calories, 4.4g fat, 244.7g sodium, 3.4g carbs, 0.9g fiber, 0.6g sugars, 5.2g protein

Three Bean Turkey Chili (Crock Pot)

The crock pot is great for doing all the work for you. Just add these flavorful ingredients - give it 6-8 hours - and enjoy a fantastic, high fiber, low fat dish of chili. Vegans can still enjoy this recipe simply by eliminating the turkey. You can dip these meatballs into your favorite low calorie dressing or enjoy them alone.

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 1.3 lb (20 oz) fat free ground turkey breast
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped chilies, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, undrained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can small red beans, undrained
• 2 tbsp chili powder

Topping:

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping
• shredded cheddar to top (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. 
Brown turkey and onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat until cooked through.
2. Drain any fat remaining and transfer to crock pot. Add the beans, chilies, chickpeas tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder mixing well.
3. Cook on high 6-8 hours.
4. Garnish with onions, cilantro and cheese and enjoy!

NUTRITION

Per serving (1 1/3 cup): 206 calories, 1.4g fat, 31.8g carbs, 9g fiber, 16.8g protein

Southwest Turkey Meatballs

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/4 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed (leave some in for spicier meatballs)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 scallions
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cumin
• pinch oregano
• salt and fresh pepper
• cooking spray
• Favorite Low Calorie Dipping Sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Lightly spray baking pan with oil. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions into a small food processor or chopper and pulse a few times until finely minced.
3. In a large bowl combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well and measure 1/4 cup meat, then divide in two so you end up with each meatball 1/8 cup in size. Roll and place on a baking pan.
4. Bake meatballs at 400° 15 minutes.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 2 meatballs - 67 calories, 1.8g fat, 2.3g carbs, 0.4g fiber, 10.5g protein

Recipes by: Skinny Taste

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