Everyone LOVES a great appetizer at Christmas parties, AND even better when they are figure friendly. I mean, no one wants to be frolicking around in a shiny gown come New Year's Eve feeling bloated and 5lbs over, right? SO try these app's on for size! Delicious, flavorful and not yo mama's old tired recipe. Ok, maybe mama made some great nibbles for parties, but these are going to knock your socks off and keep the pounds off! You can thank us in the New Year ;)
Orange Chipotle Spiced Pecans
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 large egg white
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- Preheat oven to 225°.
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir in pecans. Combine sugar, salt, and pepper. Add to pecan mixture; toss well. Spread mixture in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 225° for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; cool completely. Stir in cranberries.
- Note: Store in an airtight container for up to one week
Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
- . Preheat oven to 400°.
- To prepare zucchini, cut 1 zucchini in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into 8 wedges. Repeat procedure with remaining zucchini. Combine breadcrumbs, panko, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dip zucchini in egg substitute; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place zucchini on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat zucchini with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite jarred marinara sauce.
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