Appetizers
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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Substitute sweet potatoes for chips to up the nutrient value of this shareable dish.
5-Minute Guacamole
Classic guac is always a winner, but if you’d like to experiment, try mix-ins and toppings such as jalapeño, serrano peppers, charred corn, or toasted pepitas.
Harvest Hummus
This creamy and savory twist on a classic hummus blends garbanzo beans with pumpkin purée (or cooked winter squash, if preferred) along with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.
Socca Chips and Guacamole
Make your own chickpea-flour “tortilla chips” to dip in guacamole.
Caramelized-Onion Dip
Instead of sour cream, this dip uses equal parts goat cheese and full-fat Greek yogurt.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Instead of messy chicken wings, serve these Buffalo chicken meatballs directly from the skillet with toothpicks alongside.
Jacques Pépin’s Mussels in Hot Sauce
This quick-and-easy mussels dish is from celebrated chef Jacques Pépin’s new cookbook.
Sweet Potato Fries With Chimichurri
Coat the potatoes in cornstarch or arrowroot powder before baking for extra-crispy fries.
Almond Seed Crackers
You can always purchase your favorite nut- or seed-based crackers for a summer spread, but these four-ingredient crackers are a cinch to make.
Creamy Spinach and White-Bean Dip
This garlicky vegan dip features creamy cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and chopped rosemary.
Roasted Garlic Cashew “Chèvre” With Crudités
Soaked raw cashews provide the “cheese” in this creamy dip.
Olive Tapenade
Blend together five ingredients — kalamata olives, capers, garlic, fresh thyme, and extra-virgin olive oil — and you have a great spread for crackers.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Three ingredients and a slow cooker are all you need to create this tasty, crowd-pleasing snack.
Honey-Fermented Garlic
This pungent treat is full of liver-supporting alliums and bacteria to aid your gut microbiome. Spoon the honey and garlic over roasted vegetables, add it to salad dressings, or stir it into blended soups or grain salads.
Roasted Artichokes With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Artichokes are rich in antioxidants and also have choleretic effects, meaning they help stimulate bile production and aid digestion.
Carrot Fries and Dip
Craving chips and dip? Try this healthy alternative instead.
Kale Chips
This salty and crunchy snack helps boosts your veggie intake while satisfying snack cravings.
Flax Crackers
Try these crunchy, gluten-free crackers topped with hummus or dipped into our Mock Tuna Salad.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Roasting the garlic is the secret to the flavor of this homemade hummus — and will elevate the taste of any veggies you dip in it.
Spicy Nuts
Curb your cravings and maintain your energy until your next meal by snacking on these mixed nuts.
