The big game is fast approaching and aside from the football, commercials and half-time show, food is usually the center of the action of Super Bowl parties. If you are looking for a healthy recipe or something new to offer your family and guests this year, Hillcrest South dietitian Stephanie Harris, MS, RD/LD has a crowd-pleasing appetizer - Mediterranean Seven-Layer Dip. At only 110 calories per serving, you can enjoy the bold flavors without the guilt.
Prep time: 10 min. Makes: 24 serving; 1 serving = 2 Tbsp. dip & 5 chips each
· 1 pkg (7 oz.) Hummus
· 1 cup Greek Nonfat Yogurt
· 1 pkg (4 oz.) Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
· 1/2 cup Finely chopped red onions
· 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
· 1/2 cup Chopped seeded cucumbers
· 1/4 cup Chopped kalamata olives
· 2 pkg (6 oz each) Pita Chips
Spread Hummus onto a plate. Top with layers of all remaining ingredients except chips. Serve with chips.
Tip How to seed a cucumber: Trim ends from cucumber, then cut lengthwise in half. Use the tip of a teaspoon to gently scrape out seeds from each half starting at the top and moving downward in one direction.
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