46 Healthy Finger Foods

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46 Healthy Finger Foods1/46 Chicken Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap but with more flavor, a healthy twist and the convenience of a slow cooker. Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself. —Melissa Hansen, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap with 1 teaspoon sauce: 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/46 Southwest Hummus Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Hummus Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary hummus, this dip is a combination of two things I love—chick peas and Southwestern flavors. You can substitute 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, for the grilled corn. —Cheray Buckalew, Cumberland, Maryland. Check out this easy-to-make recipe for crispy chickpeas. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 68 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

223mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein

223mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 3/46 Pork Lettuce Wraps 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. —Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia Nutrition Facts:

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1 wrap: 199 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 4/46 Roasted Chickpeas 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a lighter snack that’s still a crowd pleaser? You’ve found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 5/46 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pear Waldorf Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 mini pitas halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 67 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 6/46 Flank Steak Crostini Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or as a special Sunday football snack. My kids love it and so do my friends and family. You can substitute butter for the olive oil, or any kind of steak for the flank steak. —Donna Evaro, Casper, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 63 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 7/46 Avocado

I jazz up guacamole by serving it atop endive leaves

Endive Cups with Salsa Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I jazz up guacamole by serving it atop endive leaves. Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a standout appetizer. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 43 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 8/46 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Edamame Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame are young soybeans in their pods. While I love to get them with my sushi when I go out, they are also so easy to make at home. —Mark Neufang, Bayshore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 9/46 Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4g protein

I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn’t take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 69 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 10/46 Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party

or get-together

or get-together. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 94 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 11/46 Fast Fruit Salsa 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We like this refreshing and colorful salsa served with tortilla chips or spooned over grilled chicken. For another fruity option, try stirring in some diced cantaloupe or peaches when they’re in season.

—Elizabeth Worndl, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup:

—Eileen Miller, Woodridge, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 48 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 12/46 Beet Hummus 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in large batches and keep in the fridge for lunches and snacks throughout the week. —Elizabeth Worndl, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup:

Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch

87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 13/46 Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen (3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor Marsh, Algona, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 pot sticker with 3/4 teaspoon sauce: 52 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium,

8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 14/46 Zucchini Pizza Bites 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Zucchini Pizzas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple snack is the perfect, low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 mini pizza: 29 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/46 Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF

My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them

HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat with pretty much everything in the summer when tomatoes are bountiful. My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them. —Amy Gattuso, Madison Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: free food. 16/46 Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole Contest Winner Test

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Kitchen Approved Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It’s got a little kick, but I love that it’s not so spicy it burns off my taste buds! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 90 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/46 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR

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