DOLCE APPROVED: SUPER BOWL SNACKS
These tasty game-day snacks will hit the spot without bogging you down.
VEGGIE TRAY WITH DOLCE MINT TZATZIKI DIP
Cut up your favorite vegetables and serve them with this classic Greek dipping sauce.
INGREDIENTS
-2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yogurt (Vegan option: Use soy yogurt)
-2 cucumbers – diced small
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 lemon, juiced
-sea salt and pepper (to taste)
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
-3 cloves garlic, chopped small
DIRECTIONS
-Combine all ingredients well.
-Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
-Serve cold with favorite fresh, chopped veggies or pita chips!
DOLCE LETTUCE-WRAPPED TURKEY BURGERS
These burgers are delicious and sure to be a big hit on game day!
INGREDIENTS
½ lb. lean ground turkey
¼ cup oat bran or buckwheat (Gluten-free option)
1 whole egg
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tsp. Worcestershire or teriyaki sauce
1 dash each of sea salt, pepper and oregano
4 large Romaine lettuce leave per burger
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Sliced tomato
Dill pickle slices
Avocado slices
Cheese
Ketchup
Mustard
DIRECTIONS
-Lightly coat pan with grapeseed oil and set on low to medium heat
-In a large bowl, combine everything except toppings and mix well
-Shape into 4-5 palm-sized patties
-Place patties in pan and flatten with spatula
-Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside.
-Remove from heat and place burger on large lettuce leaves, adding toppings before wrapping the burger completely.
Makes 4-5 palm-sized burgers
SEA-SALTED BLUE CHIPS WITH DOLCE FRESH SALSA
Grab your favorite chips and pair with this fresh salsa! A great go-to snack for any gathering!
INGREDIENTS
-3 medium tomatoes, chopped
-1/2 red onion, finely diced
-2 small cloves of garlic, minced
-1 lime, juiced
-1/2 cup chopped cilantro
-Salt and pepper to taste
-A few sprinkles of oregano
-Optional: 1 jalapeño chili pepper, diced
DIRECTIONS
-Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
-Taste, and season to your liking.
-Refrigerate for an hour and serve with your favorite sea-salted pita chips or tortilla chips!
Makes about 4 cups
DOLCE BAKED KALE CHIPS
These kale chips are not only tasty but boast a very high nutritional value! Potato chips, who?
INGREDIENTS
-1 head of kale
-Drizzle of grapeseed oil
-Sprinkle of sea-salt
-Optional: Dash of low-sodium soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
-Turn on oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
-Line a cookie sheet or baking pan with parchment paper.
-Wash kale thoroughly and tear it into bite-sized pieces, removing leaves from the thick stems.
-Pat leaves dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.
-Place leaves on cookie sheet and drizzle with grapeseed oil.
-Sprinkle with a little sea salt. (Optional: Instead of sea salt, brush on a little low-sodium soy sauce.)
-Bake until crispy. Edges should be brown. (About 12-15 minutes)
