healthy appetizers

Here are our TOP 25 appetizers to bring to your next party or gathering. Festive, unique and flavorful- many are plant-based and vegan! Plus the easiest Recipe for Spiced Nuts!

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chia seeds (optional)

maple syrup

salt

cinnamon

cumin

cayenne

Preheat oven to 350F (a toaster oven works here too)

In a small bowl, toss the nuts/seeds with the maple syrup, enough to coat well, and mix in the salt and spices.

Spread out on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake 13-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.  You want to get them toasted and generously golden- so the maple syrup hardens after cooling.

Remove from heat, and immediately &#8220;fluff&#8221; with a fork. Let them cool completely.

Once cooled they should be brittle enough to break apart. If they are soft, tacky or sticky- they needed longer in the oven- feel free to put them back in the oven and bake a little longer.

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These 3 Ingredient Meatballs use frozen meatballs and are such an easy appetizer to make in the slow cooker! They are so tender and delicious in the best sweet and savory sauce that will make your taste buds go crazy. They&#x27;re the perfect appetizer for any get together but also make a great entree option too!

Easy 3 Ingredient Meatballs (Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs)

15.5-oz. jar reduced sugar grape jelly

frozen & fully cooked turkey meatballs

In the base of your slow cooker (or in a bowl) mix together the grape jelly and barbecue sauce. Add the bag of meatballs and toss until they’re all coated in sauce.

Cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low heat for 2-3 hours. Turn the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.

Enjoy as an appetizer or serve with rice or noodles and vegetables for a main course dish.

These mini bell pepper nachos are LOADED with Mexican flavor! They're an easy, low carb and gluten free way to get your nacho fix for under 200 calories!

Mexican Mini Bell Pepper Nachos

beef

mini peppers

salsa

mexican cheese blend (packed (4 ounces))

tomato diced

avocado (diced)

onion

cilantro (for garnish)

Heat a medium pan on medium high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink inside. Also, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the stem off each pepper and cut in half, removing the seeds and white flesh. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange the peppers so that the cut sides are facing up.

Stir the salsa into the cooked beef and fill the peppers with the beef. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle on the tomato, green onion, avocado and cilantro.

DEVOUR immediately, with optional dips!

Which ground beef did you use? Most ground beef at 1/2 (4oz) is at 140 calories.

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This vibrant, chilled gazpacho combines ripe tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and a kick of spice, making it a refreshing treat on hot days that's both healthy and satisfying.

Chilled Spicy Spanish Gazpacho

tomatoes,

cucumber,

red bell pepper,

green bell pepper,

red onion, chopped

garlic,

tomato juice

olive oil

red wine vinegar

black pepper

cayenne pepper (adjust

lemon juice

parsley

In a large blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red + green bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.

Add the tomato juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to the blended vegetables. Blend again until everything is well combined and smooth.

Taste the gazpacho and adjust seasoning if needed. For more heat, add extra cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce.

Once the desired consistency and flavor are achieved, transfer the mixture into a large bowl or airtight container.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Before serving, give it a good stir and check the seasoning one last time.

Ladle into chilled bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired, and serve cold.

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