
3 Recipes for a healthy, socially distant Super Bowl party
February 11, 2022No matter who you're rooting for, all Super Bowl fans can agree on one winner — the food! While this year's Super Bowl celebrations may be smaller than usual, you can still enjoy your favorite foods. These three recipes serve four, but in the future could be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
Easy buffalo wings
Skip the takeout wings and make a leaner version at home. This recipe details how to boil, then broil chicken wings instead of frying. This method keeps the wings moist on the inside, and crispy on the outside without the extra fat. Flavor the wings with your favorite buffalo or other wing sauce. Don't forget to serve with plenty of carrot and celery sticks to give your taste buds a break, and sneak in some veggies.
Chili con carne
Everyone seems to have a favorite chili, just like a favorite football team. Do you prefer your chili mild or spicy? With beans or without? This chili recipe is very flexible. If you don't want beans, simply omit them for a lean, meaty dish. You can also use lean ground turkey breast, or vegetarian meat crumbles in place of the ground sirloin.
Baked potato bar
Relax and watch the game while everyone makes their own stuffed potato. Purchase one potato per person and a couple more for leftovers (or in case the game goes into overtime). Select a variety of toppings and you're all set!
Recipes created or adapted by Mary-Jo Sawyer, VCU Health Registered Dietitian