Cutting out snacks is a great idea to keep your health in check. But what to do when hunger pangs strike between meals? You don’t have to cry with despair. We found some delicious, easy, and healthy savoury snack recipes that are perfect for a quick hunger fix. Yes, these snacks are actually good for you.
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1. Baked Zucchini Fries with Yogurt Aioli
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Ingredients:
For zucchini fries:
2 medium zucchini
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tbsp Italian herbs
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
For yogurt aioli:
200 grams low-fat plain yogurt
1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
Lemon juice, to taste
Salt, to taste
Method:
Start by preheating the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with aluminium foil and lightly spray it with oil. Then, cut the ends of the zucchini and cut into sticks to make thick fries. Next, place the breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs in a small bowl and mix until everything is combined. Start dipping the zucchini sticks in the beaten egg one by one and then roll into the breadcrumbs to coat. Gently shake to remove loose breadcrumbs and transfer the zucchini sticks to the prepared baking tray. After that, season the zucchini fries with salt and pepper, if desired, and lightly spray with cooking spray. Let it bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Meanwhile, start preparing the yogurt aioli by placing the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl and then mix well to combine. Serve the baked zucchini fries hot with the yogurt aioli, and enjoy this delicious and healthy snack!
2. Guacamole with Crunchy Vegetables
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Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados
1 lime
1–2 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minced
Large pinch of salt
Choice of vegetables cut into slices (carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers)
Method:
Start by cutting the avocados and discarding the pit. Use a spoon or your thumb to remove the flesh and place it into a medium-sized bowl. Next, cut the lime in half and squeeze both halves into the bowl with the avocado. Make sure there are no seeds in the bowl. Add the garlic and salt, and use a fork gently to mash the avocado till it becomes a paste. Stir all ingredients together and serve with a side of crunchy vegetables of your choice.
3. Lazy Devilled Eggs
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp white vinegar
6 large eggs
For classic deviled eggs:
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard – 1/8 tsp per egg half
12 thin pickle slices – 1 slice per egg half
Pinch of paprika and black pepper
For smoky chipotle deviled eggs:
1 tbsp chipotle aioli – 1/4 tsp per egg half
12 small cilantro leaves
Pinch of paprika
For spicy deviled eggs:
1 tbsp mayonnaise – 1/4 tsp per egg half
A squeeze of Sriracha per egg
1 tsp sesame seeds – a pinch per egg half
Method:
Take a medium-sized pot, add the vinegar, and fill it half full with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium. To this, add the eggs and cook for exactly 6 and 1/2 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium-sized bowl with ice cubes and water. Then, using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the pot and place them in the ice water, and let them cool for 2 minutes. Once cool, remove the shell from the eggs and rinse each egg under cold running water to remove any bits of shell. Cut the eggs in half and top with the classic, chipotle, or spicy deviled eggs toppings. A healthy and savoury snack recipe that you can try even on busy weekdays!
4. Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
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Ingredients:
500 grams cherry tomatoes
500 grams fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt or sea salt, to taste
Method:
Start by cutting the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Take a medium-sized bowl and combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar before serving, and you are good to go!
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5. Sweet Potato Hash Browns
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1 medium sweet potato
2 tbsp ghee
1 onion
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
6. Curried Baked Carrot Chips
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Ingredients:
1 large carrot peeled
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sweet curry powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
7. Chicken and Vegetable Sausage Rolls
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Ingredients:
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
500 grams minced chicken
1 egg, plus 1 extra lightly beaten egg
1 zucchini, finely grated
1/2 onion, grated
1 carrot, finely grated
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Tomato or sweet chilli sauce, optional, to serve
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. Next, process breadcrumbs, chicken, and unbeaten egg in a food processor until well combined. Place it in a bowl and mix well with vegetables and herbs, then season. Next, place 1 pastry sheet on a floured surface and halve. Spoon an eighth of the mixture lengthways along the centre of each piece. Fold 1 edge of pastry over and tuck in beside filling, then fold over the other side to make a roll, pressing down lightly to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut rolls into 3 cm pieces and cut two small incisions into each roll to prevent splitting. Place on the baking sheets, cover, and chill for 30 minutes. Brush them with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rolls are lightly browned and cooked through. Lastly, serve this hearty and healthy snack recipe with sauce on the side.
8. Roasted Broccoli
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Ingredients:
1 head of broccoli
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
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