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Healthy holiday appetizers from Hy-Vee

Calories can definitely add up over the holidays, so Melissa Jaeger from Hy-Vee shared some healthy appetizer recipes with us for KARE in the Kitchen!

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Yes, holiday food can taste good AND be good for you! Try these healthy holiday appetizer recipes from Melissa Jaeger, a dietitian for Hy-Vee Savage.

Hummus-stuffed mini bells

Makes 4 servings. Original recipe here.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup hummus
  • 1 tbsp chopped Kalamata olives
  • 8 mini bell peppers, cored

Directions:

  1. Combine hummus and olives in a bowl.
  2. Stuff each pepper with about 1 tbsp of hummus.
  3. You can cover and refrigerate for up to one day.

Pomegranate pistachio holiday cups

Makes 30 mini phyllo cups.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages baked mini phyllo cups
  • 1 (8 oz) package whipped cream cheese or 32 oz container vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 pomegranate, separated (keep the arils, discard the membrane)
  • ½ cup pistachios, shelled
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Place mini phyllo shells on a serving tray or plate.
  2. Fill each shell with whipped cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
  3. Sprinkle pistachios and pomegranate arils on top of cream cheese in phyllo mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and lightly drizzle with honey.

Strawberry and blue cheese bruschetta

Makes 12 servings. Original recipe here.

Ingredients:

  • 12 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1-2 tsp water, if needed
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 slices whole –grain baguette (1/4 inch thick), warmed or toasted

Directions:

  1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl and let stand while you make the cheese spread.
  2. Combine cream cheese and blue cheese in a small bowl using a fork. Add water, if necessary, for a thick but spreadable consistency. Stir in 1 tbsp chives and pepper.
  3. Spread approximately 1 tsp of cheese mixture on each slice of baguette. Top with sliced berries. Garnish with a sprinkle of chives, if desired.

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