Get healthy tailgating recipe ideas featured on ABC 36 News at Noon from a Meijer Healthy Living Advisor.
“Healthy Tailgating”
Janine Faber, MEd, RD, LD, Meijer Dietitian and Healthy Living Advisor
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Tailgating season is in full swing but while tailgate foods are often some of our favorites, many of the meats, drinks, traditional dips and pasta salads are laden with calories and fat. With our great recipes tailgating does not have to mean overindulgence! You can still pull off a great party and satisfy your tailgating crowd.
Try these healthy twists on your all-time favorites:
Appetizers:
What's Out: French onion dip and potato chips
What's In: Black bean and roasted corn salsa & Chipolte Greek yogurt dip (recipe below) with baked tortilla chips and veggies
Average calories saved – 124 (per ¼ cup dip)
Main Course:
What's Out: Hamburger, beef ribs and brats
What's In: Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin (recipe below) OR Gourmet chicken sausage on whole grain buns
Average calories saved – 125
Side Dishes:
What's Out: Potato salad and oily pasta salad
What's In: Quick and healthy Greek potato salad (recipe below) AND Broccoli crunch salad (Meijer Deli)
Average calories saved – 148 per cup
Desserts:
What's Out: Oversized Cookies
What's In: Easy chocolate trifle with fresh berries (recipe below)
Average calories saved – 134
Beverages:
What's Out: Regular Soda
What's In: Unsweetened Exotic Ice Teas
Average calories saved – 143 (for 12 oz.)
TOTAL CALORIES SAVED = 674!
RECIPES:
Chipotle Yogurt Dip (DISPLAY)
Makes approx. 2 cups
2 cups Plain Chobani™ Greek Yogurt
1 canned chipoltle pepper in adobo sauce (from 7 oz. can)
1 tsp. salt
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until thick and creamy. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before using. Serve with vegetables and whole grain tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information (per tablespoon): Calories 9; Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 83mg; Carbohydrate 1 g; Fiber 0g; Protein 2g
Marinated Pork Tenderloin (DISPLAY)
Makes 6 servings
2 (1 to 2 lb.) pork tenderloins
MARINADE
½ cup Meijer soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup Meijer brown sugar
1. In small bowl combine all marinade ingredients. Stir thoroughly to blend. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup.
2. Place tenderloins in a 1-gallon, resealable plastic bag or shallow baking pan. Coat all sides of pork with marinade. Seal bag or cover pan. Refrigerate and marinate 2 to 4 hours. Turn bag or pork occasionally to coat all sides. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling.
3. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or electric grill on medium. Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil. Place pork directly over medium fire. Cover grill and cook pork for about 6-8 minutes. Turn and cover again. Cook another 8 to 10 minutes, or until meat is slightly pink in the center, or an instant-read thermometer registers 145°F when inserted into the tenderloin’s thickest part.
4. Remove tenderloins, tent with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Cut the pork into 1-inch-thick slices, arrange on a plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories 261; Fat 12g; Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 630mg; Carbohydrate 12 g; Fiber 0g; Protein 26g
Quick & Healthy Greek Potato Salad (MAKE)
Makes 4 servings
1-1/2 lbs. potatoes (red, russet, yellow or white)
1 cup low-fat 2% Greek yogurt
1/3 cup minced red onion
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
¼ cup peeled, chopped cucumber
1 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. sea salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Chopped fresh oregano (optional)
1. Place whole potatoes into microwave-safe dish. Cover dish. (If covering the dish with plastic wrap poke small hole in plastic). Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes depending on strength of microwave.
2. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover from dish due to steam build-up and let cool.
3. Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl with remaining ingredients; stir well to mix.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and oregano.
5. This salad may be served right away, but is best if refrigerated for at least one hour.
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories 210; Fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 440mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 3g; Protein 8g
Easy Chocolate Trifle with Fresh Berries (DISPLAY)
Makes 12 servings
3 cups low-fat milk
2 (3-1/2 oz.) packages chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
8 oz. low-fat, non-dairy whipped topping, thawed and divided
Approx. 6 baked brownies (9 inches total)
1 pint raspberries
1 cup sliced strawberries
1. Pour milk into large bowl and add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
2. Place half the brownie cubes into a 2 quart serving bowl or trifle dish. Top with half each of the pudding mixture, berries and remaining whipped topping. Repeat layers.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories 146; Fat 5g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 266mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 2g; Protein 3g
