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HEALTHY GAME-DAY WINGS

GO BEYOND CHIPS, DIP AND CHILI THIS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY.

If you search online for popular Super Bowl foods and snacks, you’ll find the usual suspects: chili, pizza, burgers and, usually topping the list, Buffalo wings. We wanted to share a recipe for a healthy alternative, but we didn’t want to be party poopers. So, we turned to Clara Maass Medical Center Registered Dietitian Silvana Blanco for something low in fat, sugar and sodium yet still fun and delicious. In keeping with game-day tradition, she came up with a healthy take on a popular option—without sacrificing crunch or kick!

CAULIFLOWER BUFFALO WINGS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets (about 8 cups) • 1 cup white whole wheat flour • 1 cup water • 1 tsp. garlic powder • Pinch of sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste • ½ tsp. paprika • ½ cup of your favorite hot sauce • 1 tbsp. butter melted

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper and paprika; whisk well to combine. Add in cauliflower and stir gently to coat the florets. • Transfer the cauliflower to the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 10 minutes or until they start to get crispy. • In a separate bowl, combine hot sauce and melted butter. Pour evenly over the cauliflower and gently toss until evenly coated. • Put the cauliflower florets back in the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cauliflower begins to crisp up. • Serve with a healthy ranch dip and a side of celery sticks.

To learn more about nutrition counseling at Clara Maass Medical Center, call 973.450.2000 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramass.