Superbowl Dips

Football season means snacking season! Please your whole family with a wide variety of dips to satisfy everyones taste buds. Below you can find three of my favorite dip recipes to pair with chips and veggies during game day!

First we have a vibrant Beet Hummus that isn't only beautiful but also delicious and packed full of nutrients. Beets are uniquely high in folate and manganese in comparison to other root vegetables and contain a fair amount of fiber to help with digestion. The best part of this dip is its beautiful color and roasted flavor - it is sure to wow your guests.

Next up we have a hearty Black Bean Dip with a little kick from jalepeno. It's mild enough to please everyone but packed with flavor and nutrients. Black beans are packed full of plant based protein with almost 40 grams in just one cup! And they question how vegetarians get enough protein... haha. Black beans also have a good amount of fiber too. Fiber is great for your gut health and aids in proper digestive function.

Finally, we have a "healthy-ish" Cheese Dip. Okay, I don't think cheese dips can ever be called healthy, but by cutting the butter with olive oil and replacing heavy cream with low-fat milk we can make it a little better for your body. Don't cheat your self from trying this delicious dip, but portion size is important! See the bottom of this post for nutrition information.

Roasted Beet Hummus

Ingredients:

1 small Beet; roasted

1 can Garbanzo Beans

1/2 Lemon

2 cloves Garlic

2T Tahini

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the roasted beet once cooled.

2. In a food processor, blend together the beet, garbanzo beans, 1/2 t lemon zest, juice from 1/2 a lemon, peeled garlic cloves, and tahini. Add salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil until desired texture (usually about 1/4 cup).

3. ENJOY!

Black Bean Dip

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped Cilantro

1 can Black Beans

1 clove Garlic

1/2 Jalapeno

2 T Tahini

1 T Olive Oil

1 t Cumin

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add water if needed to acquire desired texture.

2. ENJOY!

"Healthy-ish" Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

2 T Butter

1 T Olive Oil

3 T Flour

2 cups low-fat Milk

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 t Cayenne

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a sauce pan with the olive oil. Add in flour and cook on medium heat until it forms a thickened roux. Stir constantly to avoid burning.

2. Stir in milk until thickened.

3. Remove the sauce pan from heat and stir in the shredded cheese, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

4. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Roasted Beet Hummus

Serving size: 2 T

Calories: 68

Protein: 2 g

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fat: 4 g

Black Bean Dip:

Serving Size: 2 T

Calories: 82

Protein: 5 g

Carbohydrates: 12 g

Fat: 2 g

Healthy-ish Cheese Dip

Serving Size: 2 T

Calories: 52

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrates: 2 g

Fat: 5 g