Source: M.studio, AdobeStockSnacks can be not only delicious but also healthy. We've gathered just such healthy recipes in this collection. Here you'll find options for all occasions – for your favorite TV show, friendly gatherings, a child's birthday, or a family holiday!
1. Carrot Patties with Walnuts
Source: vsvoemdome.ruEven those who don't like vegetable dishes will enjoy this unusual healthy snack.
You will need: 2 carrots, 1 tbsp. raisins, 1 tbsp. walnuts, 1 tbsp. sugar, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. flour.
Preparation: Grate the carrots, chop the walnuts, and mix all ingredients. Spoon the mixture onto a pan and fry on both sides.
2. Chicken Roll with Spinach
Source: maxvps.ruIt takes time to prepare, but the result is worth it!
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 150 g hard cheese, 100 g spinach, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into several pieces and pound them into thin cutlets. Sprinkle with spices. Finely chop the spinach, sauté until reduced in volume, and spread over the chicken. Sprinkle with grated cheese, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Cabbage Healthy Muffins
Source: kartinkin.netThey taste best when made with young cabbage.
You will need: 200 ml yogurt, 150 g cabbage, 1 egg, 1 tsp. baking soda, spices, 50 ml vegetable oil, 140 g flour, herbs.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with egg, baking soda, spices, and vegetable oil. Add sifted flour and knead the dough. Add thinly shredded cabbage and chopped herbs, mix, spoon into muffin molds, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Lavash Roll with Cottage Cheese and Olives
Source: jette.ruLavash rolls are great because you can wrap almost any filling in them.
You will need: 3 sheets of lavash, 400 g cottage cheese, 200 g sour cream, 1 bunch of herbs, 0.5 can of olives, 3 cloves of garlic.
Preparation: Spread a thin layer of sour cream on one lavash sheet, cover with a second sheet, and repeat once more. Mix grated cottage cheese with chopped herbs, garlic, and olives, spread on top, roll tightly, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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5. Herring Pâté with Cottage Cheese
Source: 5-tv.ruAlthough there's butter here, it's very little. So it's quite healthy!
You will need: 2 herrings, 250 g cottage cheese, 2 handfuls of walnuts, 2 tbsp. butter, spices.
Preparation: Clean the herring, fry the nuts in a pan, and blend everything together with the cottage cheese. Add butter to achieve the desired consistency and season the pâté.
6. Crab Stick Rolls
Source: m.dom-eda.comCheese filling works especially well in these rolls, allowing them to be rolled neatly.
You will need: 10 crab sticks, 150 g cream cheese, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 handful of nuts, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 chili pepper.
Preparation: Blend garlic, chili, nuts, and herbs, then mix with cream cheese. Unroll the crab sticks, spread with this mixture, and roll them back up.
7. Diet Healthy Forshmak
Source: recept.wikiThe main thing is to choose tasty spiced herring.
You will need: 150 g herring, 1 apple, 150 g cottage cheese, 100 g 25% sour cream, 30 g herbs, spices.
Preparation: Pass the herring and peeled apple through a meat grinder several times. Blend cottage cheese with sour cream, add chopped herbs, and mix everything together. Season the forshmak.
8. Stuffed Mushrooms
Source: ua.vesti.newsThe advantage is that any meat or vegetable filling works here.
You will need: 10 champignons, 100 g mozzarella, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 basil leaves, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Finely chop mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and, if desired, chop a couple of them into the filling. Stuff the mushroom caps and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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9. Cheese and Nut Balls
Source: summer-louise-whiteley.blogspot.comYou can add olives or other fillings inside.
You will need: 200 g nuts, 100 g feta, 100 g cottage cheese, 20 g basil.
Preparation: Blend feta, cottage cheese, and basil, then roll this mixture into balls. Roll them in chopped roasted nuts and serve with skewers.
10. Baked Zucchini Healthy Caviar
Source: pro-orehi.ruAn excellent healthy recipe for the lazy – with minimal effort. Serve the caviar with bread or in tartlets.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 2 tbsp. olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, coarsely chop all vegetables, and place them in a baking sleeve. Drizzle with olive oil, season, mix, and bake for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven. Drain excess juice and blend the vegetables.
11. Classic Eggplant Appetizer
Source: kartinkin.netA seasonal appetizer that the whole family and guests will love.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, 0.5 bunch of cilantro, 70 g sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplants into rounds and place them on a baking sheet. Spread with sour cream and top with an onion ring. Sprinkle with spices, spread with sour cream again, and top with a tomato slice. Spread with the remaining sour cream, sprinkle with chopped herbs and garlic, and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Bell Pepper Stuffed with Cottage Cheese
Source: reklamsizgazete.comThis simple yet delicious healthy snack will delight both children and adults.
You will need: 3 bell peppers, 400 g cottage cheese, 3 tbsp. butter, 6 sprigs of herbs, 50 g sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, chopped herbs, spices, sour cream, and softened butter. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove the core, and stuff with the cottage cheese mixture. Garnish the appetizer.
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13. Tomatoes with Vegetables and Yogurt
Source: sheffrecept.ruThe most vitamin-rich snack for lovers of fresh vegetables and apples.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 1 apple, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tbsp. yogurt, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrot and apple, finely chop the onion and herbs, and mix everything with yogurt and spices. Slice the tomatoes into rings, spread the mixture on them, and refrigerate.
14. Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Tuna
Source: popsugar.comChoose tuna in its own juice, as it has fewer calories and less excess fat.
You will need: 20 cherry tomatoes, 1 can of tuna, 1 processed cheese, 1 egg, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil the egg and grate it with the processed cheese. Mix with tuna, herbs, and spices. Cut off the tops of the cherry tomatoes, remove the pulp, and stuff with this mixture.
15. Bruschetta with Tuna
Source: thesmartlocal.comIt's best to make them on grain crispbreads. If desired, bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
You will need: 1 can of tuna, 1 tomato, 0.5 bunch of green onions, 1 handful of olives, 80 g mozzarella, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Finely chop the tomato, olives, green onions, and mozzarella. Arrange all ingredients beautifully on crispbreads and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
16. Cucumber Healthy Roll with Salmon and Avocado
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIf you're preparing this appetizer for a festive table, garnish it with red caviar.
You will need: 130 g salmon, 1 long cucumber, 40 g Philadelphia cheese, herbs, 40 g avocado.
Preparation: Slice the cucumber into very thin strips using a vegetable peeler, pat dry with paper towels, and arrange overlapping to form a single layer. Spread with Philadelphia cheese, sprinkle with chopped herbs, and layer thin slices of salmon and avocado. Roll tightly and slice with a wet knife.
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17. Healthy Shrimp Appetizer
Source: almode.ruThis appetizer is best served in individual glasses or shot glasses.
You will need: 8 large shrimp, 1 avocado, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, 1 chili pepper, 100 g cream cheese, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Blend avocado, garlic, chili, and spices, then drizzle with lemon juice. Briefly boil the shrimp for a couple of minutes and peel them. Mix cream cheese with chopped herbs, and slice the cherry tomatoes into wedges. Layer avocado, cream cheese, cherry tomato wedges, and shrimp on top.
18. Stuffed Avocados
Source: food.comA rather original healthy appetizer that is sure to impress!
You will need: 3 avocados, 2 tomatoes, 0.5 cucumber, 0.5 bell pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 40 g red onion, 2 tbsp. tahini, spices.
Preparation: Cut the avocados in half and remove some of the flesh. Dice the removed flesh finely, and dice all other vegetables in the same way. Mince the garlic, season the vegetables, and mix with tahini. Spoon everything back into the avocado halves.
19. Healthy Hummus
Source: twilight-saga.ruThis appetizer also stores well for several days in a sealed jar.
You will need: 150 g chickpeas, 0.5 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. tahini, thyme, garlic, chili, spices.
Preparation: Boil chickpeas until tender according to instructions and blend them, adding cooking liquid until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add all other ingredients and spices, and blend again until homogeneous.
20. Zucchini Roll
Source: great-cook.ruBefore serving, slice the roll into pieces about 10 mm thick.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, 3 cloves of garlic, 100 g cottage cheese, 100 g sour cream, 1 tsp. mustard, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini, squeeze out excess liquid, and mix with crushed garlic and beaten eggs. Add grated cheese and spices, spread everything onto parchment paper in a 1 cm layer, and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, mustard, and chopped herbs. Spread this mixture over the zucchini base, carefully roll it into a tight roll, and let it sit for about an hour to soak.