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75 Healthyish Super Bowl Recipes

Go ahead: snack hard.
Lentil Pure with Cumin Cilantro and Lime recipe
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Yes, the Super Bowl is for football, but in our eyes it's also the championship of snacking. This year, we're bringing our healthy "A" game: that means herby avocado hummus, spicy lamb meatballs, and crispy baked chicken wings—Super Bowl snacks that will keep everyone happy no matter the score. Here are the dips, crudités, and finger foods we're counting on to fuel football fans (and commercials fans) all the way through...just remember to refill at halftime.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Yekaterina Boytsova, prop styling by Emily Eisen
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    Broccolini Cheesesteaks

    A healthyish take on the classic Philly cheesesteak, these party-ready sandwiches are packed with roasted broccolini, a tangy romesco sauce, and of course, lots of cheese. 

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Frances Boswell
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    Yogurt and Spice Roasted Broccoli

    Your roasted broccoli recipe could use an upgrade.

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  • Carrot top pesto pizza
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Herby Pizza With Carrot Top Pesto

    This garlicky carrot top pesto can be used in dozens of ways (pasta sauce! salad dressing! dipping sauce!) aside from pizza.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers

    These zippy, zingy, crunchy pickled cucumbers are sure to be the sleeper hit of your party spread.

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    Photo by Alex Lau
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    Figs with Bacon and Chile

    This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li
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    Dairy-Free Trout Dip

    The almond purée that is added to the smoked trout will fool you into thinking there’s a boatload of dairy in this dip. It gives the dip an outrageously creamy consistency.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
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    Spiced Sweet Potato Sandwich With Feta

    Each component in this sweet potato sandwich recipe is seasoned really well, which makes everything pop.

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    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson
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    Curried Tofu Wraps

    If the cooked tofu isn’t as hot as you’d hoped, amp it up by tucking a slice or two of Fresno chile into your wrap.

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  • Spicy lamb meatballs with raisin pesto sauce
    Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    Lamb Meatballs with Raisin Pesto

    Raisins in your pesto?!? We promise that they deliver the right amount of sweetness to complement the lamb.

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    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    16/75

    Multigrain Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Yes, there are multi ingredients in these multigrain cookies, but that’s what makes them so over the top.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Chris Morocco
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    Smooth and Spicy Pinto Bean Soup

    Some of us still have nightmares about bad puréed black bean soups that were once a “thing.” Creamy puréed pinto beans, chiles, and lots of mix-ins set this soup on the right path.

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    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    18/75

    Broccoli Caesar

    You've never met a better, brighter riff on the classic Caesar than this raw broccoli twist.

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    Alex Lau
    19/75

    Seedy Oat Crackers

    This crackers recipe features a variety of seeds, and the combination of colors and textures is impressive, but you can use fewer types—just make sure total volume stays the same.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen
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    Salted Chocolate–Tahini Bliss Balls

    These two-biters are just fudgy and chocolaty enough to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. Consider them an indulgent energy bite: Keep 'em in the fridge, then grab one when the craving hits.

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    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson
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    Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

    Crisp lettuces and bright toppings turn sambal shrimp into the DIY dinner you’ll want on your table all summer.

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    Alex Lau
    22/75

    Tempura Green Beans

    A light batter and crunchy green beans will keep you from passing out in a food coma.

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    Photo by Chelsie Craig, styling by Claire Saffitz
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    Extra-Juicy Turkey Burgers

    Turkey burgers always sound like a great idea, but they too often taste like a fat sawdust patty. No more, friends! Mashing avocado into the turkey mixture helps prevent the meat from shrinking and drying out during cooking, which is why these stay awesomely juicy, even when they’re cooked all the way through.

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    Alex Lau
    24/75

    Chewy No-Bake Grain and Oat Bars

    These easy to make, customizable bars are packed with enough virtuous things that you might almost forget they’re dessert. Pack them in lunches, take them on road trips, or serve them for family movie nights—everyone will be happy.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li
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    Gluten-Free Chocolate-Tahini Brownies

    David Lebovitz’s timeless gluten-free brownie recipe inspired our own GF take on classic fudgy brownies with a modern, sweet tahini swirl.

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  • Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumbers recipe
    Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li
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    Salmon Burgers With Pickled Cucumbers

    The food processor is your friend when making these salmon burgers, but the key is to make sure the salmon isn't too smooth when processing so the patties can hold their shape.

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    Photo by Alex Lau
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    Parsnip Skordalia

    This riff on the Greek classic swaps out potatoes for parsnips, which gives the dip a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the feta and chiles.

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    Alex Lau
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    Kombu Celery

    The crunchy, salty, sesame-drenched celery sticks at Bar Goto in New York are so good, you’ll forget they’re made from vegetables.

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    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson
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    Spicy Steak Salad Wraps

    These adobo-marinated steak wraps are garnished with corn nuts, which add salt, crunch, and sweet toasty flavors to each bite.

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    Juco
    36/75

    Salted and Spiced Melon

    Want something sweet without all the sugar? Try melon with red pepper flakes and cracked pepper.

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    Alex Lau
    57/75

    Onigiri

    Make sure to rinse the rice in several changes of water before cooking so that it isn’t too gluey.

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  • Individual plum tarts with shingled fruit on puff pastry arranged on a white platter.
    Photograph by: Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Thu Buser
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    Plum Tarts with Honey and Black Pepper

    Consider this a two-ingredient crowd-friendly tart. Besides the plums and pastry, we bet you have everything else on hand.

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    Anders Overgaard
    69/75

    Lefse

    Like a potato-y flatbread. Sounds like something you need at your Super Bowl party.

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    Ted Cavanaugh
    70/75

    Smoky Eggplant Dip

    Serve this dip with chips, as part of a meze platter, or slather it on grilled chicken thighs.

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    Bobbi Lin
    75/75

    Salad Pizza

    We swapped the red sauce for crisp lettuce tossed in a bracing dressing—and we’re into it.

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