Today: Game changing snacks.
Our hometown team is playing in the big game this weekend and all this talk of, well… deflated balls has distracted from what really matters: the food.
My friends at Blue Diamond Almonds recently sent me two of their tastiest flavors to incorporate into some game-worthy snacks. Whether you’re heading to Arizona (please take me and all three feet of snow with you) or hosting friends at home, I hope you’ll enjoy these simple, but delicious snacks.
Smoky almond and black bean dip
I had never thought to add almonds to my favorite vegetarian dip, but I love the warm, smoky flavor they add.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of organic black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup of Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Pinch of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Um… put everything in the blender and pulse.
- Garnish with a few chopped almonds and serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.
Vegetable dumplings with Wasabi & Soy Sauce almonds
This recipe is a tiny bit more involved, but still easy (I promise). It makes 6 dumplings and can easily be doubled… or tripled… or whatever. I chose to quickly pan fry my dumplings, but you might consider baking or steaming them.
Ingredients:
- Wonton wrappers
- Your choice of finely chopped vegetables (I used what I had on hand: shredded carrots, sugar snap peas, mung bean sprouts, red bell peppers, green onions), approximately 2 cups
- 1/4 cup of Blue Diamond Wasabi & Soy Sauce almonds, chopped
- Splash of liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp. coconut oil (or olive oil)
Directions:
- For the filling: in a bowl, combine vegetables, almonds and liquid aminos
- Add a small amount of filling to the center of each wonton wrapper
- Carefully fold each wrapper in half and seal the edges with water
- In a hot skillet or frying pan, cook dumplings (two at a time) in coconut oil, flipping until each side is browned.
- Serve with liquid aminos or soy sauce for dipping.
Simple, easy and uncomplicated. That’s how I like my game time snacks. As for the game itself, well… complicated is interesting, right?
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. For more Game Changing Snacks, visit Blue Diamond Almonds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Also On Tap for Today:
- I am really proud of my shoveling prowess today
- Love this tutorial on hand lettering
- Did I say this already? Go Patriots!
What are you whipping up for Sunday?
