I’m not exactly a football fan, but that certainly doesn’t stop me from attending (or throwing) Super Bowl parties. Since football parties demand “manly” snacks, sometimes vegetarian options are few and far between (like the celery sticks that are between the hot wings, or the biscuits between the pigs in a blanket). So, here are some ideas for veg snacks you can bring to your super bowl party. These “Super Bowls” will surely be enjoyed by vegans and carinvores alike. (Sorry, that pun was awful, I know.)
Chili
I’m telling you, this recipe is so delicious that no one will even notice that there’s not meat in it! Honestly. And if you’re afraid of the meatless crumbles (which you shouldnt be because they simply take on the flavor of the chili and add texture), just leave ‘em out and go for an all bean chili.
Guacamole
This is incredibly easy if you have a food processor. (If you don’t have one, get one! It changed my life.)
For every 2 avocados, add:
1/4 onion
1 garlic clove
squeezed juice from 1/2 lime
1 or 1/2 jalapeno, depending on what you can handle (I sometimes use serranos when the grocery store is out of jalapenos – remember that serranos are much hotter than jalapenos, so use less if you do this!)
a handful of cilantro
Chop it in the food processor. Optionally, add some chopped tomato or green tomato.
Homemade Salsa authentic San Antonio style!
Surprise: it is the same recipe as the guacamole, except with tomoatoes instead of avocados!
For every 2 large tomatoes (or 3 small tomatoes), add:
1/4 onion
1 garlic clove
squeezed juice from 1/2 lime
1 or 1/2 jalapeno, depending on what you can handle (I sometimes use serranos when the grocery store is out of jalapenos – remember that serranos are much hotter than jalapenos, so use less if you do this!)
a handful of cilantro
Chop it in the food processor.
Nachos Can you tell I like Mexican food?
Make these on a cookie sheet for a party. Spread tortilla chips across the cookie sheet and cover with:
Refried beans (make sure they’re vegetarian) or black beans, or both!
Canned corn
Cheese (or soy cheese)
Bake in the oven (about 10 mins at 300) until cheese is melted and beans are warm.
Then add any or all of the following:
Chopped green onion
Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Sliced olives
Diced avocado
Sliced jalapenos
Sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
Cilantro
Queso
Vegetarian Version: 1 block of velveeta cheese, 1-2 cans of Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilis. Microwave.
Vegan Version: Surprisingly delicious!
{Above: Vegan Queso}
I could go on forever, but I won’t. For more ideas, check out these vegetarian Super Bowl snacks, dips, and finger foods.
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samantha says:
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 12:34 pm (UTC -5)
def trying the vegan queso this weekend – I am scared.
Powered By Produce says:
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:05 pm (UTC -5)
Haha. Don’t be scared! It really is surprisingly good. Make sure you add some kind of salsa (I use Pace Picante) to it. The important thing is that you don’t expect it to taste like velveeta because it won’t, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t taste good. Ed often reminds me, “remember the time I crushed that whole bowl of vegan queso?” C’mon, if he ate a whole bowl of it, it must be good!