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5 Holiday Appetizers Under 250 Calories

Published December 17, 2017
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A skillet filled with cooked meatballs topped with a glossy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. The meatballs are evenly spaced, and the sauce covers the bottom of the skillet, making it a perfect dish for holiday appetizers. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published December 17, 2017
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These easy appetizers take no more than 15 minutes of prep and range from slow-cooked spinach and asparagus dip to cheese-stuffed mushrooms. All clock in at 250 calories or less.

1. SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN MEATBALLS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Meatballs are a perennial crowd-pleaser for good reason. These meatballs are made with lean ground chicken instead of beef and topped with a homemade sweet and savory sauce. Recipe makes 20 servings at 1 meatball each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 104; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 47mg; Sodium: 395mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 12g

2. ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & SWEET POTATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Go beyond crudites with this roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potato appetizer. This dish has 5 grams of fiber and will max out your vitamin C quota for the day. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1/4 dish each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 234; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 579mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 6g

3. SLOW COOKER SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP | LOVE & ZEST

Requiring just 5 minutes of prep time, this six-ingredient spinach artichoke dip is made in the slow cooker for easy transportation to your next potluck. Recipe makes 8 servings at 1/8 recipe each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 136; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 280mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 10g

4. GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS | SKINNYTASTE

With just 10 calories and 5 grams of protein per spear, this elegant appetizer comes together in only 30 minutes. Recipe makes 4 servings at 4 spears each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 40; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 278mg; Carbohydrate: 1g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 5g

5. HERB & GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED MUSHROOMS | THE ROASTED ROOT

A classic appetizer at parties, traditional stuffed mushrooms are packed with calories. This version is filled with herbs and tangy goat cheese and contains only 70 calories per ‘shroom. Recipe makes 15 servings at 1 stuffed mushroom each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 70; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 150mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 4g

 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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