Are you bored of serving your guests the same meatballs and potato wedges? That is mainly because you think there is little variety in healthy party snacks. Or when you search for a healthy party recipe online, they are too complicated to make.
You should serve your guests tasty meals but not the ones that take too long to prepare. Here are some healthy party recipes that are too easy not to try.
Vegetable Lollipops
Crispy lollipops served with tamarind sauce are the absolute crowd-pleasers. Plus, you can make them for any occasion, and they will look perfect.
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour (4 tbsp)
- Corn flour (4 tbsp)
- Carrots (diced, 4 tbsp)
- Peas (boiled, 4 tbsp)
- Potatoes (boiled and mashed, 1 ½ cup)
- Corn (boiled, 4 tbsp)
- Mint (chopped, 2 tbsp)
- Cilantro (chopped, 4 tbsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Red chili powder (¼ tsp)
- Black pepper powder (¼ tsp)
- Bread crumbs
- Toothpicks
- Water (½ cup)
- Oil
Procedure:
Add carrots, peas, corn, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, mint, and cilantro to a large bowl. Mix everything until well combined. Take a tablespoon full of the mixture and roll it to form a ball. Stick a toothpick inside it. Make several dough balls in the same way.
Mix corn flour, all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp salt, and red chili powder in a separate bowl. Pour in water to make a runny paste or a slurry.
Dip the dough balls in the slurry, and cover with bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until brown. Serve with tamarind or mint sauce.
Rice Noodles with Fried Vegetables
Rice noodles are a low-fat addition to your diet. You are getting whole-grain protein along with the goodness of vegetables.
Ingredients:
- Oil (3 tbsp)
- Rice noodles (2 cups, boiled)
- Onion (1, chopped)
- Garlic (4-5 cloves, minced)
- Cabbage (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Capsicum (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Leek (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Carrot (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Peas (1/4 cup, boiled)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Pepper (1/2 tsp)
- Soy sauce (1/2 tsp)
Procedure:
In a saucepan, put oil, garlic, and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, cabbage, and carrots, and cook for 3 minutes. Now add capsicum and leek and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Now add peas and cook for a couple of minutes. In the end, add rice noodles and cook for 5 minutes on a low flame. Serve.
Protein Salad
Who doesn't love salads? They are healthy, easy to make, and serve a crowd. That makes it a must-have addition to a party menu.
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas (1 cup, boiled)
- Corn (1/2 cup, boiled)
- Cucumbers (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Onion (4 tbsp, chopped)
- Tomatoes (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
- Lemon juice (2-3 tbsp)
Procedure:
Combine all the ingredients in a large serving bowl, and a nutrient-rich salad is ready. Serve in stylish plastic bowls. It's that simple!
Healthy Mushroom Sandwich
Mushrooms provide fiber and proteins without increasing your calorie count. Make these mushroom sandwiches at your next party, and your guests will love them.
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms (400 grams)
- Onions (1 cup)
- Garlic cloves (5-6, minced)
- Oil (4 tbsp)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
- Bread slices
- Cheese slices
Procedure:
In a pan, cook onions in oil until they're light brown. Add garlic, chopped mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and cook until all of its moisture dries up.
Take two bread slices and place one tablespoon of mushroom filling on one slice. Next, put a cheese slice and cover it with the second bread slice. Toast in a toaster or a sandwich maker. You can also cook the sandwich slice on a pan with half a tablespoon of butter.
Cut diagonally and serve enticingly in elegant disposable bowls. You can easily make 10-12 sandwiches with this many ingredients.
Boiled Rice with Tangy Potatoes
The moment you take a bite off this oh-so-delicious rice, you will fall in love. The tangy taste of ketchup is what makes this rice special.
Ingredients:
- Rice (2 cups)
- Potatoes (2 large, boiled until 3/4th done)
- Tomatoes (2 medium, sliced)
- Onions (2 medium, thinly sliced)
- Oil (4 tbsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Red chili powder (1 tsp)
- Turmeric (1/2 tsp)
- Dried coriander powder (1 tsp)
- Cumin seeds (2 tbsp)
- Yogurt (1 tbsp)
- Garlic-ginger paste (1 tbsp)
- Tomato ketchup (4 tbsp)
Procedure:
Boil rice with one tablespoon of oil and 2 tbsp cumin seeds.
In the meanwhile, prepare the potato curry. Saute onions in oil until light brown, add garlic-ginger paste and cook for a minute. Add salt, pepper, turmeric powder, dried coriander powder, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft. Add tomato ketchup, yogurt, and boiled potatoes. Once the potatoes are soft, turn off the flame.
Pour the rice into these black disposable plastic bowls and pour cooked potatoes over them.
Veggie Wrap with Mint Sauce
With all the nutritional goodness of vegetables, this recipe is perfect for a small gathering. Plus, it doesn't take more than 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients:
- Tortillas
- Zucchini (1, diced)
- Capsicum (2, chopped)
- Brown lentil (1 cup, boiled)
- Tomatoes (chopped)
- Onions (chopped)
- Cucumber (chopped)
- Oil (3 tbsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Black salt (⅛ tsp)
- Pepper (1 tsp)
- Turmeric powder (1/4 tsp)
- Dried coriander powder (1/2 tsp)
- Cumin seeds (1 tsp)
- Yogurt (1/2 cup)
- Mint (finely chopped, 1 tbsp)
Procedure:
Heat oil in a saucepan and add cumin seeds, zucchini, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring, so it doesn't burn.
Add capsicum and boiled brown lentils, and let it cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
While your vegetables cook, prepare the mint sauce to fill your wraps. Add yogurt, mint, black salt, and ground cumin to a bowl. Mix and set aside.
Heat tortillas in a pan; for 15-20 seconds for each side.
Assemble the recipe by spreading a few tablespoons of mint sauce onto the tortilla. Next, add the vegetable mixture, tomatoes, onions, and mint leaves. Wrap and serve.
Chicken with Green Beans
If you are a chicken lover, this recipe is for you. You can eat it, serve it with mint sauce and tortillas, or brown rice.
Ingredients:
- Carrots (1 cup, sliced)
- Green beans (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Peas (1 cup, half-boiled)
- Capsicum (1/4 cup)
- Chicken breast (1 cup, cubed)
- Water (3 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Ginger (minced, 1 tsp)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
Procedure:
Put oil and carrots in a saucepan. Stir for a minute, add water, cover the lid, and cook for a couple of minutes. Add green beans, peas, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is cooked.
Separately fry chicken breast and add it to the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve.
Colorful Fruit Salad
Fruit salads light up your party tables anytime, anywhere. This fruit salad is easy to make and gives you loads of potassium, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
Ingredients:
- Apples (2 medium, diced)
- Bananas (5, sliced)
- Strawberries (sliced, 1/2 cup)
- Blueberries (1/4 cup)
- Grapes (cut from the center, 1/2 cup)
- Kiwi (sliced, 1/4 cup)
- Melon (sliced, 1/4 cup)
- Mango (sliced, 1/2 cup)
- Sugar syrup (4-5 tbsp)
Procedure:
Mix all the fruits in a large bowl and pour the sugar syrup. Mix until well-combined.
There's no other way to serve with elegance other than with some stylish serving bowls for parties. Use these elegant serving bowls for a classic serving.
Healthy food doesn't mean you must spend hours thinking about what to cook. Instead, try these recipes for your next event and enjoy a less time-consuming, healthy meal.