Recipe Roundup

91 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes & Snacks

Let the football players carb up. You? You're going to stay lean and mean.
Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dip and Celery
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
  • Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dip and Celery
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip

    Forget about hot wings—these spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a meatless take on your favorite party snack.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Spiced Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash

    Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free, Super Bowl-ready dinner.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini
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    Crudités With Chile-Lime Salt

    Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili

    With the help of a few pantry staples, you can get all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

    The shrimp cooks in minutes, so while it’s marinating, set out a platter of lettuce cups, mint sprigs, chopped peanuts, sliced cucumbers, and the reserved sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
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    Jammy Eggs With Smoked Paprika Aioli

    This classy appetizer is just as delicious as deviled eggs, but a whole lot easier to make.

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  • Photo by William Meppem and Chris Court
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    Ricotta and Zucchini Cannelloni

    This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles, and is stuffed with a zippy ricotta-pea filling.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Plain Popcorn

    This popcorn is just as addictive as that heavy pile of nachos you usually have on Super Bowl Sunday—but much lighter and healthier.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas

    Put your broiler to work for sizzling steak fajitas that cook on one sheet pan in just 10 minutes.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Miso-Tahini Squash Soup With Brown Rice

    Rich with nutty tahini, savory miso, and plenty ginger and garlic, this comforting vegetarian soup is just what the doctor ordered for a chilly game day.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Creamy Hummus with Cumin

    Don’t be afraid to let the food processor run the full 2 minutes. It’s one of the keys to super-smooth, aerated hummus.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Sue Li
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    Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers

    These quick pickles have just the right amount of sweet, salt, and tang going on. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Swiss Chard–Tahini Dip

    If you love hummus or baba ghanoush, this dairy-free dip will become a new favorite. Just make sure you have plenty of warm flatbread to scoop it all up.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Grand Aioli

    This classic French dish will make a more elegant Super Bowl appetizer than your guests have ever seen. Lots of veggies mean it's healthier, too.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Spicy Kimchi Slaw

    We traded the goopy sweet mayo dressing in your typical cabbage slaw for a whipped, airy kimchi dressing. Cabbage two ways! If you prefer something less spicy, replace the kimchi juice with water.

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  • Photo by Myles New
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    Mixed Berry Crumble With Oats and Almonds

    This wheat- and refined sugar-free crumble is a healthier way to bake with the season’s ripe berries.

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  • Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen
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    Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toast

    A bright tangle of shredded Brussels sprouts, raisins, and pine nuts tops silky ricotta in this snappy, satisfying toast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Lentil Soup With Wheat Berries and Kale

    This hits that craving you'll have on Super Bowl Sunday for a hearty soup or stew or, of course, chili. This one will be just as filling, but way more nourishing.

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  • Photo by Peden & Munk
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    Caramelized Shallot Yogurt

    Studded with shallots and chives, this yogurt dip is like French onion, but a whole lot lighter.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Coconut and Crispy Chickpea Trail Mix

    The beauty of this mix is that it can be deployed lots of ways. Eat it out of hand as an upgrade to the usual cocktail nut or pretzel offering, or spoon it over plain yogurt as a savory topping. It can also be tossed into a bowl of salad greens or as a stir-in for a puréed soup.

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  • Photo by Jennifer Davick
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    Coconut Shrimp

    The gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free recipe turns out delicious, full-flavored baked coconut shrimp in record time.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Orange Pork Tacos

    Serve this warmly spiced, slow-cooked pork in its entirety for a crowd, or treat it as a "nextover" and turn the extra servings into a brand-new dinner later in the week.

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  • Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Antipasto Salad

    Long sweet peppers show up at farmers’ markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange, or yellow bell peppers (don’t use the green ones).

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Lentil and Chicken Soup With Sweet Potatoes and Escarole

    You can turn leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty soup in about half an hour. Fresh dill and lemon juice bring a nice dose of brightness.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Avocado Cups with Pomegranate Salsa Verde

    For this avocado cups recipe, chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Big-Batch Black Beans

    This simple, large batch of seasoned black beans can be frozen, refrigerated, and repurposed in endless ways for easy, family-friendly meals.

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  • Photo by Kathy Hester
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    Instant-Pot Vegan Cauliflower Queso

    Cauliflower is a magical vegetable. It’s tasty on its own, but it can transform into oil-free creamy sauces and even replace meat. In this recipe, it’s the base for a creamy, cheesy take on queso dip. This is great on chips but even better on top of burritos and enchiladas. Best of all, you can get the pickiest of eaters to eat their veggies this way.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
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    Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

    Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Creamy Avocado Dip With Scallions

    With a mix of caramelized and fresh scallions, plus avocado and yogurt, this dip has a taste and texture somewhere between onion dip and guacamole.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele
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    Buffalo Cauliflower

    This healthy but flavor-packed side dish is covered in a fiery Sriracha-infused Buffalo sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Sheet-Pan Old Bay Trout and Succotash

    Steam a mixture of corn, green beans, and tomatoes in a foil pouch alongside butterflied trout for an easy one-sheet-pan dinner.

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  • Photo by Kelsey McClellan
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    Granola Cluster Cookies

    These meringue-like cookies have all our favorite granola ingredients. You can swap in equal amounts of other nuts and seeds, such as hazelnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Roasted Vegetables Antipasto Plate

    This antipasto platter goes way past jarred peppers and cold cuts, with roasted vegetables that change with the seasons. Even at room temp, these options round out any meat and cheese platter.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
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    Pickled Shrimp

    This is a surprisingly addictive Super Bowl appetizer.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Cauliflower-Carrot Cheesy Tots

    Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Herbed Chickpeas

    Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

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  • Photo by JP Bevins, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Slow-Cooker Green Chicken Chili

    This easy chili is a cross between chile verde and white chicken chili, an effortless and hearty dinner that’s perfect for weeknights.

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  • Photo by Colin Price
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    Instant Pot Hummus

    The secret to making a smooth, light, fluffy dip is to use warm just-cooked chickpeas. And the Instant Pot makes that easy.

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  • Photo by Lizzie Mayson
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    Jackfruit Tacos

    These tacos are perfect finger food, combining tasty jackfruit with a Mexican combo of zingy salsa and creamy guacamole.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad

    Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad.

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  • Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee
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    Slow Cooker Ribollita

    Ribollita is like a heartier version of minestrone, thickened with bread and redolent with garlic. It is a beautiful soup when it’s fresh from the pot, but it is also perhaps the most noble of leftovers.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans

    Clean out your pantry with this customizable one-pan dinner, seasoned with whatever spices you happen to have on hand.

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    One-Pot Turkey Bolognese with “Spaghetti”

    This is total comfort food, but made with less saturated fat and more veggies than traditional recipes.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Grain Bowl Soup

    Like your favorite grain bowl in soup form, this warming, brothy dish is topped off with a bright and slightly sweet parsley-dill sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Hummus Tehina

    We love chef Michael Solomonov's hummus all by itself, but it's also an incredible foundation for any seasonal toppings, from harissa-spiced shaved carrots to spiced black-eyed peas to fresh spring peas and pickled onions.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

    For easy, hands-off dinner prep, throw chicken thighs, green chiles, white beans, and a flurry of spices into your slow cooker and come home to a hearty, flavorful meal.

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    Sweet and Tangy Hummus

    Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.

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  • Photo by Alexandra Shytsman
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    Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'atar

    Since the base of this dip is so simple—it's mostly sweet potatoes and tahini—homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend) really helps the flavors stand out.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Frozen Yogurt Bark

    Just the right mix of crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, this frozen treat is exactly the thing when you're trying to ignore other, more sugary frozen treats.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink

    If your Super Bowl party requires sports drinks, skip the fake ones in favor of this power-packed DIY version.

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  • Photo by Ellen Silverman
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    Deviled Green Eggs With Roasted Red Pepper and Capers

    Here’s a twist on a classic that packs more flavor and far more nutrition than the original thanks to the powers of mustard greens and roasted red pepper.

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  • Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell
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    Creamy Cauliflower Dip

    Earthy and rich without being heavy or filling, this creamy vegetable dip is just the thing to snack on absent-mindedly while watching the half-time show.

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  • Photo by Linda Xiao
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    Green Pico de Gallo

    This cooling and crunchy green version of the typical salsa is all veggie, but addictively good.

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