These Secretly Healthy (And Creamy!) Dips Are a Total Super Bowl Touchdown (2024)

Broil English muffins with cheese and fresh tomatoes for a healthier alternative to your favorite slice.

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Gochujang, a Korean red pepper paste, brings the heat in these spicy, colorful wraps.

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Someone call Dwight Shrute, because this pretty purple greek yogurt dip might be the best way to eat your beets.

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This light pick is all about the veggies:

In a bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 tsp honey to dissolve. Stir in 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and 1 tsp olive oil, then toss with 1 small Persian cucumber (cut into 1/4-inch pieces), 1 small red chili (finely chopped) and 1 small ripe mango (cut into 1/4-inch pieces). To serve, spoon into endive leaves and top with black sesame seeds, if desired.

Stuffed with protein and veggies with the option to serve on whole-wheat bread, sandwiches make a nutritious choice for the Super Bowl. Try the Cali Club made with whole-grain bread, avocado, grilled chicken cutlets, arugula and green goddess dressing.

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Why buy a bland dip from the store when this spicy, zesty dip is ready in just 15 minutes? And since you're the one making it, you can control how much sodium ends up hidden away.

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Flaky white fish and crunchy green cabbage stuffed into corn tortillas makes for a healthy and filling main.

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Because you're ditching a deep fryer, you'll be able to enjoy more of these saucy wings! The bourbon glaze feels like an inspired new way for buffalo-lovers to enjoy a spicy, zesty sauce.

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Instead of mayo and sour cream dips, turn to this yogurt-based option, full of spices and fresh herbs.

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Serve this zesty app of shrimp, fresh citrus, jalapeño and herbs with plantain chips — lots of 'em!

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Once you remove the pit from a halved avocado, you're left with a space that's the perfect size to house zesty shrimp and Asian-fusion dressing.

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Cut out the carbs by replacing wheat wraps with lettuce! The cool crunch of the lettuce perfectly offsets the spicy Thai flavors.

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You won't be missing ground beef in these light and tasty veggie-based tacos. With savory mushrooms and tangy asparagus, these tacos might just become your new go-to Mexican grub.

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With crumbled feta and sweet butternut squash, you won't be able to put down these delicious bite-sized tarts.

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These portobello mushroom-based burgers prove that veggie burgers can be just as hearty and satisfying as their meat-based cousins.

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The perfect snack for a large group, you can easily sneak some healthy zucchini in these tasty, bite-sized dumplings.

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Before you roll your eyes, this isn't made with a faux cauli-crust — we simply lightened a classic pie with piles of crunchy veggies and a light coating of gruyere cheese.

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Fresh avocado, corn, peas — what's not to love? This healthy dip is the easiest way to ensure your first round of apps won't derail any mains that are coming down the line.

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Store-bought salsa can pack on the extra sodium and sugar, however, this super-simple roasted salsa is a smoky blend that you can feel great about. Serve with better-for-you corn chips or veggie sticks.

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Swap secretly sugary sauce-smothered chicken wings for these pesto-covered drumsticks. No blue cheese necessary — just homemade pesto.

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