{"id":18412,"date":"2015-01-31T12:49:35","date_gmt":"2015-01-31T17:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=18412"},"modified":"2022-10-18T14:23:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T19:23:13","slug":"super-bowl-treats-that-wont-hike-up-your-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/super-bowl-treats-that-wont-hike-up-your-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Recipes for Stay-Slim Super Bowl Party Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Super Bowl is set and while the game itself is sure to be full of passionate and entertaining football, don\u2019t let your Superbowl party be a dud.\u00a0 Jazz up your greasy, fatty tailgate foods with healthy and delicious options that will leave your friends cheering for more!<\/p>\n

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First, you have to have a hearty bowl of chili for your fan friends.\u00a0 Try this recipe from allrecipes.com for a healthier spin on chili using ground turkey instead of beef.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

1 pound lean ground turkey<\/p>\n

1 onion, chopped<\/p>\n

2 cups water<\/p>\n

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1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes<\/p>\n

1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans – drained, rinsed, and mashed<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon garlic, minced<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons chili powder<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 teaspoon paprika<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon dried oregano<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon ground black pepper<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

On medium heat, warm oil in large pot.\u00a0 Cook ground turkey evenly in non-stick pot until brown, and stir in onions and cook until tender.<\/p>\n

Next, pour the water into the pot, along with the tomatoes, kidney beans and garlic.\u00a0 Then add all seasonings including paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.\u00a0 Bring all ingredients to a boil.\u00a0 Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.\u00a0 Serves 8 of your football friends!<\/p>\n

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SNACK<\/b><\/p>\n

You have to prepare the perfect dip to dunk during the commercial breaks to keep the party going.\u00a0 Instead of falling prey to the cheesy, greasy, heavy dips and fattening chips, try this fresh and inventive salsa from food.com that is full of flavor and not fat!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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15 ounces black beans, rinsed<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup salsa<\/p>\n

1 -2 garlic clove, minced<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped<\/p>\n

1\/4 teaspoon ground cumin<\/p>\n

Salt<\/p>\n

Pepper<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into food processor.\u00a0 Pulse only 1 to 2 times (course chop) to incorporate all ingredients.\u00a0 Pour into bowl and add salt\/pepper to taste.<\/p>\n

Instead of using chips, dip Popchips (low calorie chip made from popcorn) or even lightly salted sliced cucumbers into the salsa.\u00a0 Offer a small bowl of regular tortilla chips as well, just not the whole bag.\u00a0 It\u2019s all about portion control!<\/p>\n

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DESSERT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Instead of putting out cookies, brownies, or other finger food desserts, try putting out a fruit tray with a sweet dipping sauce.\u00a0 Lite Cool Whip could be the centerpiece of a fruit platter full of strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, and cantaloupe.\u00a0 The natural sugar from fruit is a much better way to get that \u201csomething sweet\u201d.<\/p>\n

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So whether you are cheering for the Purple or the Red, your fans can all agree on one thing, the Super Bowl party food was delicious and nutritious.
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