The Super Bowl is the perfect night for two kinds of people: Those that love football and those who love to eat. Typical game day fare is a cheesy, meaty wonderland, but if those types of dishes aren’t currently in your purview, for whatever reason, you need not take up the role of observer on the big night. We took to Pinterest to seek out 10 amazing recipes that take Super Bowl Sunday from grease city to health-minded night. Click through for a bunch of great ideas.
Healthy Superbowl Entertaining Ideas
Kale and Quinoa Patties
Ready to replace that tired old burger? This won't taste like beef, but the one-two punch of quinoa and kale will more than make up for that. (View recipe here .)
Image: Pinterest via Making It With Danielle
Pita Stuffed with Olive Tapenade and Hummus
Sometimes something heavy and handheld is all you need — a pita full of hummus, olive tapenade and arugula is the perfect dish. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Naturally Ella
Oven Fried Pickles
Baked not fried means these "fried" pickles work well for your healthier-alternative table. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Skinnytaste.com
Parmesan Baked Chicken Nuggets
Forget the fried chicken or the sauce-slathered wings — you'll do just fine with these awesome baked nuggets. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Rasa Malaysia
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips
Swap potato chips for these flavor-packed zucchini chips — a fun take on the classic snack food. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Frugal Living Mom
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
OK, you get a pass for these — it's not exactly raw spinach, but it's also not a stuffed crust pizza. These prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears are a fun way to toe the somewhat healthy line. (View recipe here .)
Image: Pinterest via Inspired Dreamer
Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
Missing the Buffalo wings? You won't with this clever take on the dish featuring roasted chickpeas. It's widely known that chickpeas rule in every way and roasting them will only make them even better. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via The Wicked Noodle
Skinny Cauliflower Tots
Potato-laden tots simply will not do for a healthy spin on the Super Bowl. Try making them with über-tasty (and currently trending) cauliflower. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Brunch Time Baker
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms are the perfect thing to grab when going less meaty, but the cheese and spinach stuffed inside won't make you feel like you're going without. (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Skinny Ms.
Chocolate-Covered Pomegranates
Don't think we forgot about sweet treats! Little individual cups of chocolate-covered pomegranates are an elegant, fun and not-so-terrible way to indulge (and are super easy to make). (View recipe here )
Image: Pinterest via Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
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