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Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders

Whether you love dishing up bowls of chili for the big game or serving platters of loaded sliders and nachos, this mix of recipes has something for you. Mushrooms with a savory breadcrumb stuffing, spicy breaded cauliflower “wings” and queso loaded with delicious chopped veggies are all tasty ways to bring flavor to your Super Bowl Sunday spread without meat. Recipes like our Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders and Carrot Dog Pigs in a Blanket are sure to be the real winners of the night.

01of 23Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo WingsView RecipeLooking for a healthy appetizer for your Super Bowl party or another casual get-together? These vegan Buffalo cauliflower wings are sure to hit the spot. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and spices, these Buffalo cauliflower bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside–and don’t forget the vegan ranch sauce! This is one of those healthy Super Bowl recipes you won’t be able to resist.

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Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

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Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Looking for a healthy appetizer for your Super Bowl party or another casual get-together? These vegan Buffalo cauliflower wings are sure to hit the spot. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and spices, these Buffalo cauliflower bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside–and don’t forget the vegan ranch sauce! This is one of those healthy Super Bowl recipes you won’t be able to resist.

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Butternut Squash Queso Fundido

a cast iron skillet with a cheesy dip

03of 23Loaded Sheet-Pan NachosView RecipeThis quick and easy Super Bowl recipe has been referred to as “the best nachos people have ever had.” With easy-to-find ingredients, an optional pop of tang and spice from the pickled jalapeños, and the salsa verde and sour cream for serving, we think it’s earned its title!

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Loaded Sheet-Pan Nachos

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This quick and easy Super Bowl recipe has been referred to as “the best nachos people have ever had.” With easy-to-find ingredients, an optional pop of tang and spice from the pickled jalapeños, and the salsa verde and sour cream for serving, we think it’s earned its title!

04of 23Sweet Potato Skins with GuacamoleView RecipeTop crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.

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Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.

05of 23Avocado Fries with Sriracha AioliView RecipeCreamy avocados are a delicious foil to crunchy breading in this healthy oven-fried avocado fries recipe. Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion. Save your ripe avocados for guacamole or toast—only firm ones will do when making these fries.

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Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli

Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli

Creamy avocados are a delicious foil to crunchy breading in this healthy oven-fried avocado fries recipe. Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion. Save your ripe avocados for guacamole or toast—only firm ones will do when making these fries.

06of 23Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower BitesView RecipeThis recipe for spicy Buffalo cauliflower bites is a great vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories. Serve this easy appetizer with carrot sticks, celery and your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This recipe for spicy Buffalo cauliflower bites is a great vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories. Serve this easy appetizer with carrot sticks, celery and your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing.

07of 23Carrot Dog Pigs in a BlanketView RecipeCarrots replace cocktail wieners in this healthy update of pigs in a blanket. Soaking the carrot “dogs” in a smoky marinade is the key to giving them that hot dog flavor, for a vegan app meat-eaters will love too. Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch dressing to take these to the next level.

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Carrot Dog Pigs in a Blanket

Carrot Dog Pigs in a Blanket

Carrots replace cocktail wieners in this healthy update of pigs in a blanket. Soaking the carrot “dogs” in a smoky marinade is the key to giving them that hot dog flavor, for a vegan app meat-eaters will love too. Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch dressing to take these to the next level.

08of 23Vegan Spinach-Artichoke DipView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis vegan spinach-artichoke dip gets its umami flavor from miso and nutritional yeast, and gets creamy texture from cashews. This vegan dip is rich without feeling heavy. Serve with chips or sliced fresh vegetables for dipping.

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Vegan Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Vegan Spinach-Artichoke Dip

This vegan spinach-artichoke dip gets its umami flavor from miso and nutritional yeast, and gets creamy texture from cashews. This vegan dip is rich without feeling heavy. Serve with chips or sliced fresh vegetables for dipping.

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Lentil Chili

Caitlin Bensel

Lentil Chili

10of 23Vegetarian Antipasto SlidersView RecipeThese vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app. Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, swap in 6 whole-wheat burger buns and make larger sandwiches.

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Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders

These vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app. Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, swap in 6 whole-wheat burger buns and make larger sandwiches.

11of 23Crispy Parmesan Mushroom Fries with Ranch SauceView RecipeIf you’re looking for a new way to enjoy portobello mushrooms, look no further. These meaty mushrooms are sliced, then coated in crispy breadcrumb topping. Hot out of the oven, they’re served with a creamy ranch sauce. They’re a perfect lower-carb alternative to regular french fries!

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Crispy Parmesan Mushroom Fries with Ranch Sauce

Crispy Parmesan Mushroom Fries with Ranch Sauce

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy portobello mushrooms, look no further. These meaty mushrooms are sliced, then coated in crispy breadcrumb topping. Hot out of the oven, they’re served with a creamy ranch sauce. They’re a perfect lower-carb alternative to regular french fries!

12of 23Four-Bean & Pumpkin ChiliView RecipeThis healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor. Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.

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Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili

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This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor. Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.

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Sweet Potato Hash Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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14of 23Vegan Quinoa ChiliView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen RankinThis light but filling vegan quinoa chili is packed with fresh veggies, with quinoa adding protein and fiber along with black beans. Complete this easy one-pot dinner with vegan cheese, dairy-free yogurt or your favorite chili toppings.

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Vegan Quinoa Chili

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin

Vegan Quinoa Chili

This light but filling vegan quinoa chili is packed with fresh veggies, with quinoa adding protein and fiber along with black beans. Complete this easy one-pot dinner with vegan cheese, dairy-free yogurt or your favorite chili toppings.

15of 23Cheesy Zucchini TotsView RecipeCasey BarberNot one, not two, but three cheeses make these low-carb cheesy zucchini tots live up to their name. Bake them in the oven or fry them in your air fryer for a crisp exterior and a gooey, melted center. Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results. Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Cheesy Zucchini Tots

Casey Barber

Cheesy Zucchini Tots

Not one, not two, but three cheeses make these low-carb cheesy zucchini tots live up to their name. Bake them in the oven or fry them in your air fryer for a crisp exterior and a gooey, melted center. Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results. Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

16of 23Creamy Cauliflower-Jalapeño Popper DipView RecipeCreamy, cheesy and tangy—this super-easy warm dip has everything you love about jalapeño poppers without the individual prep work. And it’s better for you, thanks to the riced cauliflower stirred into every spoonful. Adjust the level of heat to your tastes with either mild or spicy pickled jalapeños. If you prefer smaller pieces of the hot pepper, feel free to chop the jalapeños.

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Creamy Cauliflower-Jalapeño Popper Dip

Creamy Cauliflower-Jalapeño Popper Dip

Creamy, cheesy and tangy—this super-easy warm dip has everything you love about jalapeño poppers without the individual prep work. And it’s better for you, thanks to the riced cauliflower stirred into every spoonful. Adjust the level of heat to your tastes with either mild or spicy pickled jalapeños. If you prefer smaller pieces of the hot pepper, feel free to chop the jalapeños.

17of 23Slow-Cooker Vegan ChiliView RecipeGrab your crock pot for this hearty and easy vegan chili, which is chock-full of great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients, including pinto and black beans, red pepper, tomatoes and butternut squash. Once a little chopping is done, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, making this colorful veggie chili the perfect weeknight dinner. A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

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Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

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Grab your crock pot for this hearty and easy vegan chili, which is chock-full of great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients, including pinto and black beans, red pepper, tomatoes and butternut squash. Once a little chopping is done, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, making this colorful veggie chili the perfect weeknight dinner. A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

18of 23Panko-&-Parmesan-Crusted MushroomsView RecipeServe these rich and tender mushrooms filled with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese alone as an appetizer or alongside anything from pork to fish. To ensure even cooking, look for mushrooms that are similar in size.

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Panko-&-Parmesan-Crusted Mushrooms

Panko & Parmesan Crusted Mushrooms

Serve these rich and tender mushrooms filled with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese alone as an appetizer or alongside anything from pork to fish. To ensure even cooking, look for mushrooms that are similar in size.

19of 23Mexican Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeWe’ve taken some key burrito ingredients–black beans, corn and spicy pepper Jack cheese–and piled them into roasted portobello mushroom caps for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner. Serve these with pico de gallo or any of your favorite burrito toppings!

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Mexican Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Mexican Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

We’ve taken some key burrito ingredients–black beans, corn and spicy pepper Jack cheese–and piled them into roasted portobello mushroom caps for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner. Serve these with pico de gallo or any of your favorite burrito toppings!

20of 23Vegetarian Sliders with Black Beans, Chard & PoblanosView RecipeEllen SilvermanThese vegetarian sliders are filling, flavorful and make for a great protein-packed main dish. Take your time patting the beans dry: it keeps the sliders from falling apart. You can make 8 larger patties, to fit regular-size buns, but try to keep them about 1/2 inch thick so they’ll heat through under the broiler without burning.

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Vegetarian Sliders with Black Beans, Chard & Poblanos

Ellen Silverman

Black bean & Chard Sliders

These vegetarian sliders are filling, flavorful and make for a great protein-packed main dish. Take your time patting the beans dry: it keeps the sliders from falling apart. You can make 8 larger patties, to fit regular-size buns, but try to keep them about 1/2 inch thick so they’ll heat through under the broiler without burning.

21of 23Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle ChipsView RecipeUse your air fryer to make these crispy, salty pickle chips for game day! The air fryer gives you a crispy crust, using much less oil than a traditional fryer. Enjoy these addictive little snacks on their own or with our Southern smoky, creamy dipping sauce.

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Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips

Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips

Use your air fryer to make these crispy, salty pickle chips for game day! The air fryer gives you a crispy crust, using much less oil than a traditional fryer. Enjoy these addictive little snacks on their own or with our Southern smoky, creamy dipping sauce.

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Chunky Black Bean Salsa with Corn & Bell Pepper

Fred Hardy

chunky black bean salsa with corn & bell pepper

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Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers

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