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The big game deserves big, bold flavors. But you don’t need to rely on meat for your Super Bowl spread. Instead, put together a menu featuring these delicious vegetarian game-day treats. From veggie-packed nachos and Buffalo cauliflower bites to chili and even burgers, there is something here for everyone. With recipes like Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli and Greek Salad Nachos, your game-day spread may get more attention than the actual football game.
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Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Diana Chistruga
For this vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings, roasted cauliflower takes the place of chicken. And bonus, it packs in the fiber. The flavor here is everything we love about Buffalo wings, made with hot sauce and Sriracha, melted butter and lemon juice. Watch these disappear fast at the big game.
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Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders
These pull-apart sliders have the classic flavor of antipasto, with artichokes, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini and provolone cheese. You can swap in whole-wheat burger buns if you can’t find pull-apart dinner rolls.
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Carrot Dog Pigs in a Blanket
This unique vegetarian twist on pigs in a blanket puts a vegetable in the starring role. Sub out the cocktail wieners for carrots, which are soaked in a marinade to give them a meaty bite. Roll them in crescent roll dough then bake until golden brown. You can even assemble them ahead of time and bake before kickoff.
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Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli
Avocados make delicious fries. Sliced creamy avocados are dredged in flour, dipped in egg, then placed in bread crumbs before baking until golden brown. Pair them with Sriracha mayo for a perfect Super Bowl snack.
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Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips
These salty pickle chips are air-fried until golden brown and crispy. This recipe uses a lot less oil than traditional frying, and it pairs with a smoky, creamy dipping sauce. These little crispy bites will make your mouth water, and the whole plate may disappear before the first commercial break.
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Chunky Black Bean Salsa with Corn & Bell Pepper
While this recipe is inspired by a TikTok trend, it’s really based on classic Texas caviar, which dates back to before social media (and cell phones, for that matter) was even a thing. Make a zesty sauce with lime, cumin and honey and toss with black beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Add in fresh cilantro, scallions and a hot pepper for a tasty dip.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Nothing beats the crunch of a chip on game day. We swap out regular potatoes for a nutritious sweet potato; plus, we ditch the deep fryer and use an air fryer to create thin, crunchy chips. We finish the chips with some sea salt and ground pepper, making them a perfect vessel to scoop up creamy dips and guacamole.
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Roasted Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
Chickpeas are roasted until crunchy and paired with veggies like carrots and celery. This is a veggie twist on a classic Buffalo chicken wrap, complete with crumbled blue cheese and hot sauce.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Fries
Russet potatoes are cut into thick sticks, then briefly boiled with salty, acidulated water. This helps break down the exterior of the potatoes. Next they get drizzled with oil, then roasted in a hot oven until super crispy. They taste like they are fresh out of the deep fryer, yet they were cooked in the oven. Pair with your favorite dip for a satisfying Super Bowl snack.
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Greek Salad Nachos
Nachos are an essential game day treat, and this unique vegetarian version captures the flavors of a Greek salad in a fun snacking platter. Pita chips are topped with hummus, chopped romaine lettuce and lots of fresh vegetables and cheese. This is a unique take on a classic football dish.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Serve a big pot of vegetarian chili at the Super Bowl and you are sure to please a crowd. This one takes only 20 minutes of active time and features beans, sweet potatoes, veggies and warm spices like cumin and chili powder. Serve with all your favorite toppings like shredded cheese and cilantro.
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Vegan Beet Burgers with Sweet Chili Slaw
This veggie burger recipe “bleeds,” thanks to shredded beets. Sure, that may sound like a shtick, but this is a hearty homemade bean burger that is topped with sweet chili slaw. They may look like beef burgers, but these patties are actually packed with beets, brown rice and kidney beans.
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Black Bean Fajita Skillet
You can use presliced vegetables to make this recipe extra fast. Simply cook the sliced peppers and onions along with black beans, Southwest-style seasoning blend and a pinch of salt before topping with shredded cheese. It is everything we love about fajitas but with a simple vegetarian twist, perfect for all your game-day guests.
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Easy Vegan Pizza
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
There isn’t much better than a hot slice of pizza while you cheer for your favorite team. For this vegan-friendly version, we spread whole-wheat dough on a baking sheet and top it with a vibrant fresh tomato sauce. Sprinkle on veggies like baby spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers and red onions. Finally, finish with some vegan cheese and nutritional yeast and you have a satisfyingly tasty pizza.
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Nacho Cauliflower Casserole
This casserole-meets-scoopable-dip has the flavors of nachos packed with cauliflower, red peppers and brown rice. It is cheesy and delicious, topped with crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy bite, and it’s perfect to garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream and cilantro.
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Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip
Sweet corn serves as the base of this cheesy dip, but it gets a kick of heat from a fresh jalapeño. It’s inspired by street corn, with mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), lime juice and chili powder. Add some crumbled queso fresco and this Super Bowl snack won’t make it to halftime.
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Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
The slow cooker is the ideal vessel for keeping homemade spinach artichoke dip warm. You can actually use kale instead of spinach, if you’d like. Whatever you choose, this warm dip is perfect served alongside some slices of toasted whole-wheat baguette or vegetables.
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Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
Buffalo flavor is essential for the Super Bowl. But you don’t just have to serve it on crispy wings. Instead, marinate canned chickpeas with a splash of vinegar and cayenne pepper, then roast in a hot oven until crispy. It’s a simple recipe that packs the flavor of Buffalo wings in a crunchy vegetarian bite, perfect to snack on throughout the big game.
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Black Bean Quesadillas
These easy black bean quesadillas are so fast you can practically make them during a commercial break. Stuff whole-wheat tortillas with black beans, shredded cheese and salsa and pan-fry until crispy. Cut into wedges and serve with more salsa or guac.
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Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce
Making your own veggie burgers is surprisingly easy and a worthwhile alternative to frozen burgers. This version features quinoa and fresh mushrooms, which are held together with rolled oats before getting pan-fried until golden brown and juicy. The special sauce has ketchup, mustard, mayo and garlic powder and gets spread on whole-wheat hamburger buns along with some lettuce, tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions.
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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Fries
Oven-roasted eggplant fries are a fun, veggie-packed football snack that can please a crowd. Make sure to use a vegetarian Parmesan cheese (avoid animal rennet). Roll the eggplant fries in flour and lightly beaten egg whites. Then add them to a mix of panko, Italian seasoning and garlic powder before roasting on a wire rack. You can serve them alongside marinara sauce or even hummus.
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Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
These cauliflower bites are first tossed with seasonings, along with a bit of almond milk and flour to make a loose batter. Panko breadcrumbs add crunch. Serve alongside a tasty dill dip and Buffalo-style hot sauce for a vegetarian spin on a classic football snack.
Original Source:
https://www.eatingwell.com/vegetarian-super-bowl-foods-11885225