Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
Just because you have promised to eat healthy doesn\’t mean you need to torture yourself during the holidays or at snack time. You may see others eating lots of sugary treats, but you know that\’s not good for you. You can still enjoy lots of snacks and appetizers that taste great and are good for you. Serve some to your friends at your next party and see how quickly they are eaten.
One healthy option is homemade salsa. Create a chunky concoction with peaches, mangoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It is very colorful and you can serve it in a bowl for a snack with chips or toasted tortillas. If you need an appetizer, fill your platter with a layer of chips and add a spoonful of salsa on each one. This is an easy appetizer that everyone will love.
If you are talented with your food preparation, make some California rolls. Everyone loves fresh crab. You can pick up nori, the dried seaweed used to roll up the sushi at your local Asian store. This delicious type of sushi is a great snack or even a light lunch. Make some for a party and let your guests ooh and ahh over your culinary skills.
Bruschetta is another wonderful option. Toast some slices of French or Italian bread. Top it off with fresh chopped tomatoes, herbs and perhaps a little cheese. Enjoy it with a beverage for a delicious snack. You can also make them as appetizers that will be enjoyed at any party, large or small. Make up a healthy pizza recipe for your meal or a snack. For appetizers, just cut it up in bite size pieces. This is a great fast dish when you\’re on the go.
If salad is your thing, this one is great. Make your favorite green salad with all the goodies. Chop up all the ingredients so they are small. Toss them with your favorite dressing. Dig right in for a delicious, fast snack or meal. For some fun and healthy appetizers, drop a spoonful or two of salad into a lettuce leaf and wrap it up. Fasten it with a fancy toothpick and your salad rolls are ready to go.
Finger foods make terrific snacks. Think what you can do with a simple can of olives, some cheese and some tomatoes. Arrange some of each on a plate for a simple, healthy snack. Add a few crackers if you wish for the cheese. For a quick appetizer, get some skewers and slide on an olive, some cheese and a cherry tomato. It\’s the perfect appetizer… it\’s food on a stick! It\’s portable! Everyone will love these quick little kebabs.
When you\’re deciding on holiday appetizers you can do these same kinds of recipes. Give everyone a break from all the high calorie, sugary foods. Their stomachs will thank you! These kinds of appetizers look great on the table and taste wonderful. Some healthy choices will help your guests battle that bloated \”after the holiday\” feeling.
As you can see, many of these appetizers are simple and you can whip them up in mere minutes. This will help relieve stress and you\’ll be doing your body a favor by feeding it food that does it some good. Try some… these tasty snacks are a great way to start eating right.
Have several make ahead appetizers ready to make your holiday celebrations easier. Simply arrange them on a tray when you are ready to serve them. Some of these easy appetizers make great light lunches or snacks, too. Keep some key ingredients on hand.
