Hors d’œuvres are a holiday party staple that often lead to overindulging. To make sure you don’t consume too many calories before even sitting down for the main meal, here are a few healthy appetizer choices that passed our taste test.
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President’s Choice Cooked Shrimp Ring
Shrimp is by far the best hors d’oeuvre anyone can munch on, so you can indulge and not feel guilty. Shrimp is low in calories, high in protein and has plenty of nutrients that are good for you. However, don’t overdo it on the dipping sauce.
Calories: 35 (per 10 shrimps)
Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Sodium: 250 mg |
Thai Golden Purse Hors d’Oeuvres by Compliments Sensations
Phyllo dough is a great way to cut calories, especially since it’s made with whole wheat flour. These appetizers are stuffed with shrimp, turnips, onions, peanuts and fish sauce; all healthy ingredients!
Calories: 65 (per 2 bites)
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Sodium: 185 mg |
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PC Blue Menu Lean Italian Beef Meatballs
All you need to do is stick a few toothpicks in them to make these meatballs the perfect canapés. Made of lean beef, they contain 50% less fat than regular meatballs.
Calories: 55 (per 2 bites)
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Sodium: 150 mg |
Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls by M&M Meat Shops
Spring rolls are a classic hors d’œuvre idea and a party favourite. They taste great with or without sauce—especially when stuffed with yummy veggies like these.
Calories: 80 (per 2 bites)
Fat: 2.5 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Sodium: 190 mg |
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Irresistible Seafood Canapés
These canapés are partly covered with phyllo dough, which is a great way to cut a few calories. Stuffed with various types of seafood, they are a great choice.
Calories: 90 (per 3 bites)
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Sodium: 310 mg |
4 tips to control calories in the party bites:
- Opt for phyllo dough rather than breadcrumbs.
- Keep in mind that any hors d’œuvre that contains sauce is high in calories.
- Seafood-based bites are a healthy choice, as they are the lowest in calories.
- Light dipping sauces are a great way to munch on veggies, which are low in calories.
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