Skip the chips, wings, and pizza and enjoy the big game guilt-free with some healthy and delicious Super Bowl recipes!
Believe it or not, party and tailgating food doesn't have to be packed with calories, saturated fat, and excessive amounts of salt.
There are ways to enjoy the game and be healthy!
And there's so much to choose from, so picking ones that your friends and family members will actually enjoy is easier than you think.
Start with these 10 healthy and delicious options and get the whole family involved in the fun!
Struggling to find snacks that are healthy for your family? Try these 5 healthy snacks you can make at home!
10 Healthy and Delicious Super Bowl Recipes
Savory White Chicken Chili
This savory white chicken chili recipe will warm you and your loved ones up on a chili Super Bowl afternoon.
It's delicious, nutritious, and packed with essential nutrients!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1/2-1 jalapeño, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Two 4-ounce cans of mild green chiles
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 pounds of dark or white chicken meat
- A 32-ounce container of chicken stock
- 13.5-ounce can of cannellini beans, rinsed
- For serving: sour cream, lime wedges, shredded cheddar, chopped avocados, and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the scallions, garlic, and jalapeño. Season with salt.
- Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally until softened (about 4-6 minutes).
- Add the green chiles and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Add the cumin, oregano, and paprika. Cook, while stirring, for 30 more seconds.
- Add the chicken and season the mixture with salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add the stock and beans and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened (30-35 minutes).
- Top the chili with scallions and other desired toppings of your choice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Tasty Baked Zucchini Fries
Your entire family will adore this mouth-watering baked zucchini fries recipe that's packed with flavor and essential nutrients. Eat zucchini fries in place of traditional French fries this Super Bowl Sunday!
Zucchini Fries Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian spice
Lemon Parsley Sauce Ingredients (Optional)
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the zucchini into quarters to make 16 slices per zucchini.
- Crack the egg in a small bowl and beat it lightly.
- Place the Parmesan and spices in a separate bowl and stir to combine.
- Dip a slice of zucchini into the egg and transfer it to the Parmesan.
- Coat the zucchini in Parmesan and transfer it to the baking tray.
- Repeat the process until all of the zucchini slices are well-coated.
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Bake them for 25-30 minutes, flipping each zucchini over halfway through.
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To make the optional lemon parsley sauce, place all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Flavorful Baked Chicken Tenders
Pass up traditional fried chicken for a healthier version of this baked chicken tenders Super Bowl recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon of parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds of chicken, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with foil.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well-combined and set the mixture aside.
- Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into another shallow bowl.
- Place the chicken in the olive oil and then into the dry ingredients. Make sure both sides of the chicken are well-coated.
- Place the chicken strips on the baking sheet.
- Bake them for 25 minutes, flipping them over once during cooking. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle the chicken with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve the tenders with your favorite dipping sauce if you'd like.
- Enjoy this protein-packed Super Bowl recipe with your family and friends!
Servings: 4
Healthy Broiled Shrimp Kabobs
Consider a delicious, nutritious, broiled shrimp kabobs recipe in place of fried shrimp this Super Bowl Sunday!
Ingredients
- 12 wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup of dry vermouth
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Chopped chives for serving
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine the vermouth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a medium bowl.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat well.
- Cover the mixture and let it marinate for 20-60 minutes.
- Preheat a broiler with the rack 5-6 inches away from the heat source.
- Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers and brush them with oil.
- Place the shrimp on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Broil the shrimp until cooked through (2-3 minutes per side).
- Serve the shrimp with chives if you'd like and enjoy!
Servings: 12
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Turkey Bacon Tomato Lettuce Wraps
Go low-carb by choosing flavorful turkey bacon tomato lettuce wraps as go-to nutritious Super Bowl recipes this season!
Ingredients
- Uncured turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- Wing sauce
- Lettuce leaves
- Grape tomatoes, sliced
- Crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Toss the bacon in the wing sauce to coat it.
- Place the bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese inside of the lettuce leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 8
Nutritious Greek Feta Dip
Forgo traditional high-calorie Super Bowl dips this year in favor of this healthier Greek feta dip recipe!
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups of Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 8 ounces of feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons of Greek seasoning
- White or regular balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Drizzle the olive oil over a serving platter.
- Add the tomatoes and green onions.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle in the Greek seasoning and toss the mixture lightly.
- Drizzle it with balsamic vinegar if you'd like.
- Serve the Greek feta dip with pita chips and enjoy!
Servings: 6
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Pass on the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches in favor of this lower-carb Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers Super Bowl recipe instead!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 green peppers, seeded and cut in half
- 8-ounce sirloin steak
- 1 1/2 cups of sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 red pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the green peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season the peppers generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake them in a 9 x 13 dish covered with tin foil for 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan and heat it over high heat until the oil smokes.
- Add the steak and season it generously with salt & pepper. Sear for 1 minute on each side.
- Remove the steak from the heat and slice it very thinly across the grain.
- In your skillet, add the mushrooms and cook them until they release juices (about 2 minutes).
- Add the onions and red peppers, sautéing the mixture for 2-3 minutes until tender. Season it with salt and pepper.
- Remove the green peppers from the oven.
- Divide the steak and veggies among the green peppers and top them with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Remove the peppers from the oven, serve, and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Whether you serve this nutritious vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe with fresh veggies or whole-grain pita chips, it makes the perfect flavorful Super Bowl side dish for you and your loved ones!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of water
- 16 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 13.5 ounces of artichoke hearts, chopped and drained
- 1/3 cup of onions, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the cashews, mayonnaise, and water to a food processor.
- Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes or until creamy.
- Use a spatula to transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake it for 20 minutes.
- Serve the dip with whole-grain chips, pita chips, cucumber slices, or other fresh vegetables of your choice.
- Enjoy this flavorful Super Bowl recipe!
Servings: 8
Savory Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Serve this nutritious slow-cooked pulled pork Super Bowl recipe as a stand-alone dish or on top of whole-grain buns!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds of lean pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Place the diced onion, garlic, and juice in a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices.
- Trim the excess fat off of the pork shoulder.
- Rub the spice mixture generously around the pork shoulder and place it in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook the pork for 8 hours.
- Once the pork is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker.
- Place it on a plate or cutting board.
- Use two forks to shred the pork.
- Add some of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker to the pork if you'd like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 8
Healthy Greek Chicken Kabobs
Wow your friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday by choosing this satiating, mouth-watering Greek chicken kabobs recipe. It's flavorful, nutritious, and delicious!
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic of cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Chicken Kabob Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken (about 3 large chicken breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients (Optional)
- 1 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Marinade and Chicken Kabob Instructions
- To make the marinade, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Cover and marinate the mixture in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the skewers with pieces of red onion, chicken, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Place the kabobs on your pre-heated grill and cook them for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred.
- Serve the kabobs with lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce if you'd like.
- Enjoy!
Tzatziki Sauce Instructions
- Remove the moisture from the grated cucumber by pressing down on it over a fine mesh sieve (over a bowl).
- Mix all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well-combined.
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes until the flavors meld together.
- Add extra herbs, lemon juice, or salt if you'd like.
- Serve and enjoy the sauce immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Servings: 6
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