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Football Frenzy!
Whether it's the pros, college or high school teams, or even your child's neighborhood football league, getting together to watch the big game is a great American pastime. You don't have to let football foods spoil all the hard work you've done to lose weight and get in shape. Try these healthier options for some of the usual tailgate party foods and you'll make it through the day without blowing the whistle on your weight management efforts. We've got a couple delicious dips, including a blue cheese dip designed for your favorite Buffalo wing recipe and a hearty, healthy chili to fill you up. For more recipes and tips for healthy meals and snacks, visit the Dairy Council of Arizona website .
Lowfat Blue Cheese Dip
Makes 12 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: none
Ingredients
½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
½ cup fat free plain yogurt (Greek yogurt for thicker dip)
1 cup fat free sour cream
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 ounces reduced fat blue cheese, crumbled
Splash Tabasco sauce
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving. Chill overnight to bring out more intense flavor. Serve with fresh vegetables, fruit or chicken wings.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 70
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 240 mg
Calcium: 10% Daily Value
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Hot Pizza Dip
Recipe created by 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy
Makes 10 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
6 ounces light cream cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup diced red peppers
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Whole wheat bread sticks or crackers
Directions:
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and oregano in bowl; stir until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan. Top with pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese, peppers and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with whole wheat breadsticks or crackers.
Yield: 4 tablespoons, per serving
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 300 mg
Calcium: 25% Daily Value
Protein: 7 g (7 g dairy protein)
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: Less than 1 g
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Recipe created by 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy.
Makes 12 Servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 6 min
Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package reduced-fat Mozzarella string cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
Directions:
Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Remove cheese from packaging and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy. In small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium heat. Cook and stir bread crumbs until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely. Re-dip the string cheese in egg and again into the bread crumbs, if desired. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray.
Bake 5-6 minutes or until heated through. (Cheese may melt slightly and lose shape. Simply press it back into place.) Suggested serving: Pair with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 450 mg
Calcium: 30% Daily Value
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Three Cheese Black Bean Chili
Recipe created by 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy
Makes 8 Servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Ingredients:
2 large onions, diced
Cooking spray
1 can (6 oz) cup tomato paste
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cumin
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
3 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed
6 oz. tomato juice (may add additional juice if you prefer more liquid)
1 cup shredded part skim Mozzarella cheese
1 cup reduced fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup reduced fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Spray large saucepan with cooking spray and sauté onions over medium high heat until translucent, about three minutes. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cocoa powder, and cumin, and cook until mixture caramelizes to a dark brown, about ten minutes. Stir in carrots, celery and jalapeños and stir to coat. Add crushed tomatoes and beans. Stir in tomato juice to your preferred consistency. Simmer for at least an hour, but only
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