While I’m not a crazy football fan, as a foodie the superbowl is always a great excuse to pig out. However, in the past few months I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet while allowing myself to still splurge a little. So last minute eats on the big game day included:
- Nacho cheese dip with jalapeno peppers (not healthy but Mom craved it)
- Corn and black bean salsa
- White corn tortilla chips (store bought but baked in the oven adds a little crisp)
- Orzo with feta, olives, zucchini and sausage
- Cuban pork with black beans and rice (courtesy of my aunt, Bac Oanh)
Don’t get me wrong – I was dying for some buffalo wings and potato skins! However, our snacks were equally satisfying. Click on the links above for the recipes. Unfortunately I haven’t asked Bac Oanh for her recipe of Cuban pork, but the other recipes are very simple and just something I threw together. You can eat the salsa with fajitas, tacos or burritos or even on top of some grilled chicken. My recipe doesn’t include avocado, but if you have some around throw it in! The orzo can be made with many variations. It can also be made with whole wheat penne too. Maybe add some spinach in as well. A good trick for using spinach (frozen or fresh) with pasta is to put it in the bottom of your colander and drain your cooked pasta over it. This way your spinach is defrosted or wilted and you can mix it all together easily. Add some toasted pine nuts for crunch!
Hope all of you who splurged on barbeque and creamy dips had some for me!
Ingredients for the salsa
Corn and black bean salsa - usually made with cherry tomatoes but didnt have any that day
Orzo with feta, olives, sundried tomatoes, zucchini, yellow bell pepper and spicy smoked sausage with jalapenos!
My aunt's Cuban-style pork!
