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Monday, February 7, 2022

Whether you’re rooting for the Bengals or the Rams, make sure you eat like a champ on Super Bowl Sunday by including healthy appetizers.

Here are some winning recommendations for snacks from our friends at Cooperative Extension units around the country.

For dips, UMaine Extension recommends black bean hummus with pita chips. If you love pretzels, check out these soft pretzels that can be made a variety of ways by sprinkling Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic salt, grill seasoning, and more onto the dough. Love loaded potato skins? Try these alternatives instead: red potato wedges and baked potato strips.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension recommends steering clear of mayonnaise and cheese-filled dips, it takes only a minute and a few chips to rack up a days’ worth of calories, fat and sodium. Use fresh veggies or homemade toasted pita chips for dippers to lighten the load even more. Check out their alternative snack ideas, complete with recipes.

Cornell Cooperative Extension has some yummy alternatives to offer, including baked falafel. This recipe produces falafel that still has the same amazing flavors as like the traditional version, but without any additional oil. And no Super Bowl party should be without salsa. Any type of salsa is delicious, but there is something incredible about salsa made from fresh ingredients, and not cooked or processed in any way. This salsa fresca recipe is even better when it sits for at least an hour before it is eaten, allowing the flavors to meld together. If you’re looking for a healthy dip, this dip is easy to make and is great with veggies, bread, crackers, or even pretzels. For extra protein, use plain Greek yogurt.

Want something more substantial than appetizers. The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University’s slow cooker Ropa Vieja is a must try. The Cuban national dish, it is a deliciously tender homey meal that will make your mouth water. Ropa Vieja means shredded cloths, and it’s a description of just how delicate the flank steak is after is cooked.

Super Bowl Sunday doesn’t need to be a day of overindulgence if you give these recipes a try. Stay on your game with these touch down-worthy options.

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