Preparing for your Super Bowl party while on a cleanse can at first thought seem daunting. Fret not. Clean eating doesn’t have to be bland, and we guarantee you can make a crowd-pleasing dish without even telling your discerning significant other and his friends that he’s eating well. Holidays and parties do not need to derail you from your commitment to clean eating!
Appetizer: Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Put these in a bowl with mixed nuts for a new taste, texture and healthy nutrition.
Ingredients:
- Garbanzo Beans (1 15 oz can)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Spice blend
Drain Garbanzo beans, rinse under water and lay them out to dry, patting off excess water with a paper towel. You can choose to remove any skin or leave it on, your choice. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake them at 400 F for 30 – 40 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Season with salt and your own favorite blend of spices and serve.
Main Dish: Shaved Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Goat Cheese
Use a pre-bought gluten free crust, or buy a mix at the store. For those who are dairy free, sprinkle cheese on half and leave the other half alone.
Recipe courtesy of the Steamy Kitchen.
Main Dish: Shaved Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Goat Cheese
Use a pre-bought gluten free crust, or buy a mix at the store. For those who are dairy free, sprinkle cheese on half and leave the other half alone.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb frozen whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed
- 4 oz peeled and shaved butternut squash, about 1/4 of an average size squash (TIP: Choose a squash with a long neck to ease peeling)
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 oz dry-roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 450 F. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet on medium-low. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 25 minutes. If onions begin to stick to skillet, occasionally add a splash of water. Roll dough into a 12- to 13-inch circle and transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scatter onions, squash, goat cheese and pumpkin seeds over top. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is lightly browned and squash is wilted. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add vinegar and bring to a boil on high heat. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Remove pizza from oven and immediately scatter with arugula. Drizzle with vinegar reduction and slice into 8 equal pieces.
Recipe courtesy of Clean Eating.
Dessert: Slow Cooker Brownies
Experiment with dark chocolate for a rich taste and antioxidant boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup apple sauce, unsweetened
- 2 medium, ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup honey
- 4 egg whites
- 6 ounces unsweetened Baker’s Chocolate (6 squares)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup walnuts (optional)
- Olive oil in an oil sprayer
Line the bottom of your slow cooker with parchment by placing the slow cooker liner on a piece of parchment, drawing a line around the base and cutting out. After inserting the liner, spray the entire inside with an oil sprayer.
In a large mixing bowl, blend the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda with a whisk. In the microwave (microwave safe bowl), melt the chocolate for 2 minutes, and then in 30 second intervals, stirring between each one until the chocolate is melted. Stir the oil into the chocolate.
In a separate large mixing bowl, blend the apple sauce, mashed bananas, honey, egg whites, and melted chocolate. Combine well with the whisk. Pour into slow cooker liner and cook for 4 hours on low. A knife inserted into the middle should pull out clean. If not, continue to cook without the lid for an additional 1/2 hour. To remove, run a knife around the edge of the liner and flip upside down onto a clean surface. The brownie should slide right out. Allow to cool. Slice and serve.
Recipe courtesy of the Gracious Pantry.
What are your favorite clean Super Bowl recipes?