January is a popular time to shed holiday pounds,
get back to a healthier life style,
and start off the New Year with a fresh outlook…
Thursday is New Year’s Eve,
then on New Year’s Day there is a special broadcast
to replace the cancelled Rose Parade,
and then a weekend of football!
You are going to need wonderful things to nibble on,
so here are some “healthier” choices!
Goal Post Green Beans have a light tempura crust,
and yes they are lightly fried,
but you’ll never miss their heavier cousin, the potato
Cheesy Zucchini Frico are made with lots of shredded zucchini and cheese,
for a crisp and tasty lo-carb bite
Mushroom Pizza Poppers give the taste of a pepperoni pizza
without the crust
Skip the french fries and whip up
Parmesan Coated Vegetable Fries with Lemon Aioli
Or these Asparagus Parmesan Aioli Fries
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is one of the easiest apps I’ve ever made,
but let me warn you, these will disappear fast!
This recipe took me from a broccoli hater to a broccoli lover!
You will be popping this in your mouth like candy!
There is nothing my family loves more than artichokes with my lemon aioli…
yes, the sauce is decadent,
but you only need a little on each yummy leaf
Artichokes with Dreamy Lemon Sauce
Vegetable Pot Stickers look fancy but they’re easy to make
and when they’re sprinkled with cashews
and dipped in sweet and sour sauce,
you will have everyone ohhing and ahhing!
Eggrolls don’t have to be fried,
try these Baked Vegetable filled Eggrolls,
and you can also add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired
Or try these baked Southwestern Eggrolls
full of black beans, corn, and fresh spinach
Crazy Good Coconut Chicken is baked not fried,
and can be served as whole tenders or cut into bite size pieces
The sweet coconut sauce gives them a unique flavor twist
Baked shrimp wrapped with a piece of bacon
and topped with sweet chili sauce are a festive treat
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Chili Shrimp
Obviously these aren’t “diet” recipes,
but they are full of vegetables
and lower in calories and carbs than many appetizers
Enjoy these last few days of the holiday season
with some slightly healthier choices
and Cheers to the New Year!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
Thursday Favorite Things Creative Cumpulsions Friday with Friends