29 Healthy Vegetarian Tailgate Appetizers for the Next Game Day

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29 Healthy Vegetarian Tailgate Appetizers for the Next Game Day1/29 Goat Cheese Mushrooms 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stuffed mushrooms are superstars in the hot appetizer category. I use baby portobello mushrooms and load them with creamy goat cheese and sweet red peppers. —Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 19 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. There are plenty more tailgate appetizers to try out! 2/29 Southwest Egg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch

Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 3/29 Red Pepper Tapenade 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Pepper Tapenade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From

Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans

the Recipe Creator: When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 4/29 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trade in

the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs

the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 5/29 Avocado Salsa 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This recipe was an absolute success

I was planning a party and thought it might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa. This recipe was an absolute success. Scoop it up with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak, or eat it on its own! —Susan Vandermeer, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 82 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 6/29 Greek Veggie Tartlets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Veggie Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 45 tartlets Go to

This colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The mixture in this recipe was originally a salad I made after a trip to Greece. When my husband suggested I serve it in phyllo cups, it became my most-requested appetizer!—Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 43 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/29 Mango Black Bean Salsa 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (1/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how

long it will last at your next event, too!

long it will last at your next event, too! Chopped mango adds bursts of sweetness to this satisfying chip dip. —Judy Heiser, Uvalde, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 8/29 9/29 Mango Avocado Salsa 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When serving a crowd, double or quadruple this guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance.

Add avocado just before serving

Add avocado just before serving. —Diana Nienberg, McComb, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 67 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/29 Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. —Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California

This is also a simple make-ahead dish: You can mix it up, cover and

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 11/29 Tomato & Artichoke Bruschetta Test Kitchen Approved Tomato & Artichoke Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A healthy and refreshing appetizer, I enjoy bruschetta anytime of year. For serving guests, I like to slice the garlic instead of chopping it for both beauty and flavor infusion. This is also a simple make-ahead dish: You can mix it up, cover and

Everyone wanted the recipe

refrigerate for a few hours before serving.—Gina Bergamino, Chanhassen, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 24 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/29 Fruit Salsa 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 cups salsa and 80 chips Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every family gathering—and I

have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it!

have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! —Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons salsa with 4 chips: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 13/29 Fresh Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I thought rice paper wrappers would be a quick, fun way to turn salad ingredients into a hand-held snack or meal. I also make this

with shrimp or add in cranberries

with shrimp or add in cranberries. Go ahead—experiment! —Marla Strader, Ozark, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3 spring rolls: 356 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/29 Four-Tomato Salsa 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Four-Tomato Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 56 servings (14 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a

It’s a super snack with tortilla chips or as a relish with meat

batch to a get-together, it’s hard to keep my family from finishing it off first! It’s a super snack with tortilla chips or as a relish with meat. —Connie Siese, Wayne, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 15 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food. 15/29 Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 15 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they’re easy to make and have

loads of blue cheese flavor

loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance—just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 76 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/29 Crisp Cucumber Salsa 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crisp Cucumber Salsa Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fantastic way to use

You’ll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors

cucumbers. You’ll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. —Charlene Skjerven, Hoolpe, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 16 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food. 17/29 Roasted Eggplant Spread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice. —Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Nutrition

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