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What are you making this Super Bowl Sunday?

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on January 29, 2014

Super Bowl Sunday: Wings. Beer. Football.

Sound about right?

Written by Alexis D’Ascenzo, Dietetic Student at University of Illinois at Chicago, CPT

Well, it is true all things are good in moderation so kick back, relax, and yes crack open the beer if you want to this Super Bowl Sunday. However, since alcohol provides no nutritional value to your body, here are three healthy alternatives you may want to try making instead of buying this Sunday!

1. Appetizer: Avocado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin

• 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe peeled avocados, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: 16 • Calories: 70•  Fat: 5.9 g • Carbohydrate: 4.6 g • Protein: 1.3 g • Fiber: 2 g

1. Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and that’s it. Serve this recipe with veggies, pita chips, or your own favorite chips!

2. Entree: Baked (not fried) Buffalo Wings

• 3 lbs (about 18) chicken wings
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Franks hot sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 4 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• salt and fresh pepper
• 2 celery stalks, sliced into strips
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into strips
• low fat blue cheese dressing (optional)

Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 2 wings • Calories: 204 • Fat: 5.4 g • Carbohydrate: 2.3 g • Protein: 14.92 g • Fiber: 0.6 g

1. In a large bowl combine chicken, 2 tbsp hot sauce, vinegar, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder salt and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Place wings on a broiler rack and broil on low, about 8 inches from the flame for about 10-12 minutes on each side. (All ovens are different so be careful not to burn and make sure it is cooked before removing).

3. While the chicken cooks, heat the remaining hot sauce until warm.

4. Toss the hot sauce with the chicken and serve with celery, carrot strips, or a dipping sauce of your choice!

3. Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

• 2 (16 oz) packages fresh strawberries, washed
• 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 1/4 tsp coconut oil, divided (optional)
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Servings: 8-10 • Calories: 181 • Fat: 10.4 g • Carbohydrates: 24.3 g • Protein: 1.9 g • Fiber: 2.7 g  (Nutrition Facts per 1/10 recipe using all of the chocolate)

1. Make sure strawberries are completely dry (the chocolate won’t stick to a wet strawberry).

2. Put the semi sweet chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave  for 1 minute. Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and if needed, microwave in 15 second increments until melted.

3. Dip strawberries in melted semi sweet chocolate, and sit on a wax paper lined plate to set. Repeat with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate.

4. Put the white chocolate chips and 1/4 tsp coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Microwave in 15 second increments again until melted. Transfer to a small zip-top bag. Cut a tiny piece of the corner off the bag.

5. Take the strawberries out of the refrigerator and draw laces on the strawberries using the white chocolate in a zip-lock bag. Refrigerate until hardened. Best served soon after taking them out of the refrigerator!

*Note: Microwave times may vary, adjust accordingly.

Have a safe Super Bowl Sunday filled with football, friends, family, and food!

These delicious recipes were found at skinnytaste.com, myreceipes.com, and memeinge.com