Super Bowl XLIX is Sunday! Whether you plan to cheer for the Seahawks or the Patriots or just watch for the commercials, many of us find ourselves attending a Super Bowl party filled with high-fat dips, rich sauces, and lots of fried foods. How’s a Meltdowner to survive? Two suggestions: party with other NGPTers and/or bring your own healthy snacks to share!
Here’s a hummus recipe with chipotle peppers to spicy things up! Perfect for dipping veggies like baby carrots, bell pepper strips, mushroom caps, and cucumber slices.
Chipotle Chickpea Dip http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/05/chipotle-chickpea-dip.html
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (no salt added, if possible), drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- ½-1 tbsp. canned chipotle peppers, chopped
- 1 tbsp. chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. cumin
- salt to taste
- more red onion for garnish
With food processor running, drop in garlic and process until chopped. Add chickpeas and lime juice and begin processing. If it’s too dry, add 1-2 Tbsp of water. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust salt to taste. Serve garnished with chopped red onions. The entire bowl is only 3 carb servings, and this recipe makes a LOT of hummus!
Check out some of my past blogs with great appetizer and snack recipes to try this weekend:
http://www.wemeltyou.com/?s=appetizer
http://www.wemeltyou.com/friendly-feasting-maple-glazed-peanuts-bacon/
http://www.wemeltyou.com/friendly-feasting-3-healthy-tofu-dips-holidays/
http://www.wemeltyou.com/friendly-feasting-buffalo-ranch-chicken-meatballs-dry-seasoning/
Chilis:
http://www.wemeltyou.com/friendly-feasting-quick-easy-recipes-repost/ (check out the pumpkin turkey and buffalo chicken chilis here)
http://www.wemeltyou.com/friendly-feasting-blt-chili-sweet-pea-soup/
Have a fun, safe, and exciting Super Bowl Sunday. While jumping out of your seat, shouting at the TV, and listening to the half-time show, feast with spicy chipotle, feast with friendly hummus, and as always…FEAST ON!!!
~Coach Lauren
