APPETIZERS AND SNACKS

Whipped White Bean Dip
Heart Niagara
Ingredients 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling2 tablespoons ice water2 tablespoons...

Smoked Tofu and Quinoa Salad
Heart Niagara
Ingredients 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly...

Fruit Leather
Heart Niagara
Ingredients 3 cups of fruit (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup sugar/agave (optional) Directions 1. In a food processor, combine fruit until blended smooth (will be thick) 2. Pour half the...

Zucchini Bread
Heart Niagara
Ingredients 6 tbsp. ground flax seeds ½ cup warm water 2 cups cane sugar (or light brown sugar) ½ cup oil ½ cup applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 2 to 2½...

Gorgonzola Portobello Rounds
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 4 Portobello mushroom caps (about 5 inches in diameter), stems removed 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, chopped (about 2...

Lemon Dolmades
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients:Rice Filling 1 cup (250ml) rice (brown or white) 3 cups (750ml) water 20-30 large grape leaves (see note) 3-4 tbsp. (45-60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus...

Squash Puff
Heart Niagara
Prep Time: 40 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash, cooked and mashed 1⁄2 cup low-fat cream cheese 3⁄4 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 egg 1⁄4 tsp...

Seafood Salad
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours for marinade)Serves: 12+ Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shrimp 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup squid 2 cups imitation crab 2 tsp pepper 1 tsp oregano...

Hummus
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 14-oz (398-ml) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 tbsp. (22.5ml) raw tahini Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tbsp. (45-60ml) extra virgin...

Tomato Bruschetta Bread
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 8 slices French or Italian bread 2 cloves garlic, halved 1 tsp Canola oil 2 tbsp. onion, minced 1 large tomato, diced 1/8 tsp dried oregano...

Tofu Antipasto
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 30 minutesServes: 8 Ingredients: 1/3 cup black olives, pitted 1 1⁄2 cup firm tofu, diced 1 cup mushrooms, quartered 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup celery, diced 1 1⁄2 tsp...

Sweet Potato Fries
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 30 minutesServes: 2 Ingredients: 1 lb. sweet potatoes, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges 2 tsp Canola oil 1/4 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp garlic powder Black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat...

Turkey Bites
Heart Niagara
Servings: 45 Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 tbsp. dried parsley 2 whisked egg whites 2 tsp basil 1⁄4 cup water 1 tsp tarragon 1⁄2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs...

Tomato Croustades
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 1 hourServes: 4 Ingredients: 1 loaf of unsliced day-old bread 4 tbsp. of canola oil 2 garlic cloves crushed 3 tomatoes diced ½ cup diced peppers ½ cup diced cucumber...

Baked Potato Skins
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 8 Ingredients: 1 large russet potato 2 large sweet potatoes 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 tsp dried basil leaves 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder...

Mini Polenta Pies with Spinach Walnut Stuffing
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 1 hourServes: 8 Ingredients: Polenta: 1 cup polenta 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 6 cups of water 1 teaspoon salt (or you can use pre-made polenta to save on time) Stuffing:...

Healthier Pop-Overs
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 5 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 cup skim milk 2 tsp canola oil 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup whole-wheat flour 1⁄4 tsp salt Directions: 1. Preheat the...

Cheese Straws
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 15 minutesServes: 3 Ingredients: 12 wonton wrappers 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded 1/4 tsp poppy seeds Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF....

Southwestern Pizza
Heart Niagara
Ingredients: 2 green onions 1⁄2 red or green pepper 1⁄4 cup frozen corn niblets 227g thin pizza crust 3⁄4 cup chunky salsa 1 cup chopped cooked turkey or chicken 1...

Shrimp Skewers
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 6-8 Ingredients: 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 2 tbsp. canola oil, plus...

Salmon Crostini Hearts
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 24 Ingredients: 8 oz. salmon fillet 1⁄4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp grated lemon peel 7 slices pumpernickel bread Garnish...

Roasted Red Dip
Heart Niagara
Serves: 20 Ingredients: 210ml jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 398ml can plum tomatoes, drained 300ml jar roasted red peppers drained 250-300g feta cheese Few drops of hot sauce Directions:...

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Heart Niagara
Ingredients: 24 large button mushrooms Non-stick cooking spray 3 tbsp. green onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 oz. 50% less-fat pork sausage 1⁄2 tsp crushed red pepper 1⁄4 tsp...

Sweet and Sour Spring Rolls
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1⁄2 tsp Canola oil 1 1⁄2 cup Shredded cabbage 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup Green onions, chopped 8 oz. Can bamboo shoots, drained 2 tsp...

Spicy Mussels
Heart Niagara
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 8 Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp. lemon zest 1⁄2 cup lemon juice 1 tsp crushed dried chilies 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin 5...