Kick off the new year with smart, nutrient-rich eating – even at parties, celebrations and family gatherings. One of the easiest ways to do this is with double-duty dips designed to offer both great taste and good health.
Hot Wings Hummus
This spicy, three-pepper hummus offers the traditional flavor of Buffalo wings but with far less fat and calories. Fiber, potassium and protein-rich garbanzo beans create the base for three spicy pepper ingredients: red pepper sauce, Ancho chili powder and cayenne pepper. Don’t dismiss the power of peppers. All peppers provide a hefty dose of antioxidants and phytonutrients to boost good health. Scoopers and dippers, such as celery sticks and whole-wheat crackers, get in on the double-duty act, too.
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip is a tasty way to eat more heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Enhance its healthy qualities by using low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese instead of higher fat versions. The red onions, green onions and chives pack a powerful punch of nutrients to help reduce cancer and heart disease. This savory lemon-dill dip is a perfect conduit for eating more fruits, too, since it goes well with dippers and scoopers like thick slices of apples and pears.
Warm Turnip Greens and Bacon Dip
If you’ve ever wondered how to use green leafy vegetables, start with a decadent dip that combines them with two always-popular ingredients, cheese and bacon. Frozen turnip greens contain all the fiber, vitamins A, C and K as fresh turnip greens, but without the cleaning and chopping time. All dark leafy greens contain phytonutrients good for maintaining healthy eyes. Serve with whole-grain bread cubes and crackers for extra fiber and nutrients.
Yum!