Grilling the Tailgate Competition

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Football season is in full swing and that means enjoying delicious foods on the Muni lot before watching Miles Garrett be the best defensive player in the league. Typical tailgate foods like burgers, hot dogs, and buffalo chicken dip are amazing foods, but they often make me feel bloated or over full afterwards. If you feel the same way, I am here to give you a list of filling, but healthy tailgating food options to have at your next tailgate.


 

1.     Grilled Veggie Skewers : vegetable intake is a must when meeting nutritional needs. Veggie skewers are extremely easy to prepare and do not take long to get that nice, charred look from the grill. Adding chicken in between the vegetables will add a great portion of protein and make you feel fuller longer.

2.     Turkey sliders : turkey sliders are a great lean protein option to have at your tailgate. These sliders taste just as good as beef sliders, but with lower calories and saturated fats. You can even swap out regular buns for whole-grain slider buns.

3.     Spinach dip with sweet potato chips : buffalo chicken dip might just be the best dip on earth but swapping it out for a spinach dip can taste just as good. Making your spinach dip with low fat ingredients keeps the benefits of spinach without high calorie ingredients taking over.

4.     Whole grain pasta salad : choosing a whole-grain pasta for making a pasta salad is another great way to add important nutrients to your tailgate. Whole grain products contain more fiber making you feel more full throughout the time at the tailgate. Adding different kinds of vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes can make the pasta salad look more fresh and taste better.

A.E.

References :

https://www.grillmastersclub.com/blogs/blog/grilled-veggies#:~:text=Grilled%20vegetables%20are%20a%20great,Plus%2C%20they%20taste%20delicious!

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-of-whole-grain-pasta

https://www.freepik.com/ 

Comments

  1. Lillian GroffNovember 13, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    This is a really great aspect of tailgating to think about. Definitely agree that traditional tailgate food can make you feel bloated or super full. I really enjoy the healthier tailgate food options!

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    1. Caitlyn GerdesNovember 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM

      I absolutely love football season and was happy to see someone does too! Having a bunch of appetizers is definitely part of enjoying a great game! I was intrigued by the spinach dip with sweet potato chips and would never think to pair the too! Now I know what I will be making for the next tailgate!

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  2. McKenna PetersDecember 6, 2024 at 10:48 AM

    Football season is my favorite time of the year and all of the tailgating food options you mentioned sound delicious! I will definitely be trying them! Thank you:)

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