It's 4th of July and you're standing at an outdoor barbecue salivating at the juicy hamburgers coming off the grill. You wish you could have one but it would totally screw up your diet. Or would it? Kiwibox has searched the web and our brains to come up with a delectable and low calorie menu for your 4th of July festivities. Prepare these delicious dishes at the Barbecue or better yet host it yourself.
Appetizer
Hummus and Carrots or Greek Dip Tray
Instead of the traditional vegetables and mayo based dips favored at most 4th of July soirees give you and your guests something healthier to munch on. Keep the carrots but replaces the onion or vegetable dip with Hummus (Sabra Roasted Garlic is a favorite). Whole wheat pita is also a great addition for those craving carbs. Consider making a dip plate offering several Mediterranean choices like Tzatsiki ( a yogurt, vinegar and dill combo), Babaganoush (grilled eggplant dip) and Hummus (ground chickpeas) which are all low in calories and totally tasty,
(144 Calories per serving)
Appetizer
Hummus and Carrots or Greek Dip Tray
Instead of the traditional vegetables and mayo based dips favored at most 4th of July soirees give you and your guests something healthier to munch on. Keep the carrots but replaces the onion or vegetable dip with Hummus (Sabra Roasted Garlic is a favorite). Whole wheat pita is also a great addition for those craving carbs. Consider making a dip plate offering several Mediterranean choices like Tzatsiki ( a yogurt, vinegar and dill combo), Babaganoush (grilled eggplant dip) and Hummus (ground chickpeas) which are all low in calories and totally tasty,
(144 Calories per serving)
