For many Americans, the predominant feasting days are Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Super Bowl Sunday. The Super Bowl, also known as the big game, is not just an ordinary watch party to cheer on football teams. It is a day to enjoy everyone’s favorite snacks, comfort foods, and drinks. The spread is almost more important than the game, commercials, and halftime show. 

Super Bowl Statistics

During Super Bowl Sunday, an estimated 48 million Americans order take out. 60% of those take out orders are pizza, which is partially attributed to all the advertisements. Plus, pizza is an easy entree that can feed a lot of people. In addition to pizza, chicken wings and chips and dips are the most popularly ordered foods. Did you know that an estimated 1.25 billion chicken wings are eaten during Super Bowl Weekend? That equates to nearly 162.5 million pounds of chicken, proving that this weekend is responsible for 7% of chicken sales for the year. 

Food and beverages account for the majority of spending on the game. Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, and decorations for the 2024 game is expected to reach $17.3 billion, which equates to $86.04 per person. An analytics survey found that a record 200.5 million U.S. adults plan to watch the big game. The game is important to 44% of viewers, with the halftime show being most important to 19% of viewers. Commercials interest 18% of viewers, and some people bet more on commercials than the actual game!

If you want to take a different approach to your game day spread, we’ve got some great recipes for you. The following appetizers and dips may not even make it past the first half! That’s how good they are! Let us know which ones you end up making on game day in the comments. 

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

If you have extra tomatillos, the best thing to do is transform them into a tangy and slightly spicy salsa verde. Once you make your salsa, grab your favorite chips and get ready to dip. Just be warned that this salsa packs a little heat!

Click here to make the recipe. 

The Best Guacamole

Can you have a game day spread without guacamole? When you make authentic guac, you will never go back to the way you used to make it. This dip is the best guacamole ever, and we hope you agree!

Click here to make the recipe.

Raw Vegan Pineapple Salsa

Not only does the presentation of this salsa look amazing, but it also impresses your taste buds! This salsa is juicy, refreshing, and the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It’s definitely a dip that you’ll save in your recipe book.

Click here to make the recipe.

Vegan Potato Salad With A Mustard Dressing

This recipe is just as appropriate at a family dinner or potluck as it is on your game day food table. This vegan potato salad is slightly tangy and herbaceous, making it the perfect side dish to accompany the game. 

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

If you love sweet potato fries, stop what you are doing and make this recipe before the other ones in this article. This recipe is perfect if the weather permits, because you don’t want to stand out in the cold or snow just to grill some fries. 

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Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips

Churn out a batch of crispy kale chips in a matter of minutes! They are simply seasoned and a great alternative to unhealthy chips. They are especially great if you want to reduce your caloric intake on game day.

Click here to make the recipe. 

Crispy Baked Avocados With A Chipotle Dip

We saved the best recipe for last! We love guacamole, but sometimes you need a break from that tasty dip. Instead, do something incredibly unique with avocados. This may be your new favorite appetizer or healthy snack. You’re welcome.

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With the big game only one day away, it’s likely that most of you are thinking the exact same thing: “What am I going to eat?” While this game day celebration will look a little different than it has in the past, it’s still possible to have an eventful day filled with delicious food. What if you are cleansing? What if you’re vegan? Fear not, Dherbs family, because we have great news for you: it’s very easy to enjoy the big game with the recipes in this article. 

It’s classic for people to throw big parties and cook burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, hot dogs, and lay out an enticing spread of chips, dips, and other snacks. As a cleanser, you may be thinking, “Oh my goodness, all of that food sounds so delicious.” All of that food is terrible for your body. Repetitively eating those foods may be the reason why you are cleansing in the first place! They contain added hormones, antibiotics, processed ingredients, and an array of other toxic substances. 

Celebrating At Home Vs. Out

Watching the game at home can be a bit of a downer, especially if you are being safe and don’t invite anyone. You can also look at this year’s big game and your solo watching experience through a more positive lens. Celebrating alone means that you can make the food and eat exactly what you want. If you are cleansing, you don’t have to be tempted by unhealthy foods that are not cleanse-approved. You can enjoy your cleanse-approved snacks and meals without the temptation being an arm’s reach away. That is huge, people! You have no idea how many calls we have received in the past about people cheating on their diet during the big game. Maybe that will change this year. 

When you are on board with your diet, you can maintain that positive outlook on life and see the cleanse through without cheating. We hope the following game day recipes bring some deliciousness into your life. We know that we’ll be enjoying some tasty food, so please let us know which recipes you like the best. They might be the same ones that we enjoy!

Raw Vegan Cucumber Ranch Dip

Your average ranch dressing contains a long list of ingredients that shouldn’t be in a salad dressing. This ranch dressing, however, only contains nourishing ingredients that offer refreshing flavors in every bite. 

Click here to make the recipe. 

Salt And Pepper Dehydrated Zucchini Chips

This may be the easiest dehydrated zucchini chip recipe on the planet. This is great news if you are cleansing because these healthy snacks are 100% cleanse-approved.

Click here to make the recipe. 

Raw Red Bell Pepper Hummus

Don’t worry about the chickpeas because you don’t need them for this cleanse-approved hummus recipe. The beautiful color comes from the red bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes, which add a beautifully tanginess to the dip.

Click here to make the recipe.

Killer Guacamole With A Twist

However you guac the guac is your business, but we want to share a new, Middle Eastern-inspired guacamole recipe with you. 

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Asian Lettuce Cups With Almond Butter Dipping Sauce

This recipe uses a mixture of nutrient-dense vegetables and adds an Asian flair. Recipes like this one make the raw vegan diet seem like anything is possible. 

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Some people will tell you that this upcoming Sunday is all about the game, while others argue that the commercials and the halftime show are the real reasons for tuning into the game. Then there are those of us who know that the big game is all about the food. In fact, as the two teams battle it out on the field, Americans battle it out to see who can put more food on their plate.

Statistically, Sunday’s big game is the second largest food “holiday” in the United States, the first being Thanksgiving. The National Chicken Council (yes, this is real thing) reported that Americans consume about 1.25 billion pounds of chicken wings during the big game. While carrot and celery sticks are moderately popular dipping snacks, they don’t come close to the 11.2 million pounds of potato chips that are consumed during the big game. Additionally, one in seven Americans order takeout, 60 percent of which are pizza orders, and about 14 billion burgers are grilled.

Because of all the food that is consumed during the game day weekend, antacid sales increase about 20 percent the Monday after the game. In fact, about 1.5 million Americans call in sick to work because they either have horrible stomachaches, or they are too hungover. We want you to be able to function the day after the game, though, and that’s why we have put together a list of our favorite snacks and appetizers. Snack on these foods during the game and you won’t have to worry about digestive discomfort.

Oil-Free Baked Vegetable Chips

It’s time to bid adieu to salty store bought snacks and say hello to your new favorite crunchy addiction. You can easily whip up a batch of these baked chips as long as you have a few different vegetables. 

Click here to make the recipe.

Raw Vegan Mango Ceviche

Easy to prepare and incredibly refreshing on game day, this mango ceviche is very unique and packs a ton of zesty, acidic, tropical, and spicy flavors.

Click here to make the recipe.

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

An easy snack to prepare and an even easier snack to eat. Seasoned to perfection, these crispy chickpeas help to fill you up, preventing you from overeating on game day.

Click here to make the recipe.

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Don’t know what to do with extra tomatillos? Grab your favorite chips and ready them for this zesty salsa verde that packs a little kick! Consider pairing this salsa with the baked vegetable chips recipe.

Click here to make the recipe.

The Best Guacamole Ever

When you make food in an authentic way, it tends to taste beyond delicious. That’s why this dip is the best guacamole ever. Got your own spin on guac? Let us know in the comments!

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These jalapeño poppers pop with flavor and put a little pep in your step. Bake them until you get a nice and crispy top. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Are you ready for the big game? Do you know what you are putting out on the table? These are key questions that you need to know the answer to when it comes to hosting a Super Bowl party. To avoid the very mundane jar of salsa and potato chips, we have compiled five recipes that’ll win over everyone at the party, no matter which team they are rooting for. Head out to the grocery store to stock up and get your cook on. Try these recipes and let us know how they went over.

#1: Homemade Guacamole

Guacamole is one of those dips that you can just keep eating, even if you’re full. Don’t go crazy on the salt and add more jalapeño for a fiery kick.

Ingredients

• 1/2jalapeño pepper
• 4cloves garlic
• 1/4large red large onion
• 1/2c packed cilantro leaves
• 2avocados
• 1lime
• 3/4 kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper

Click here for complete directions.

#2: Buffalo Cauliflower

This tastes just as good as the real deal, except it’s a whole lot healthier.

Ingredients

• 1large head of cauliflower
• 3/4bottle of buffalo sauce of your choice
• 1c + 2 Tbsp. non-sweetened, plain almond milk
• 3/4c chickpea flour
• 1 garlic powder
• 1 onion powder
• 1 curry powder
• 2 nutritional yeast

Click here for complete directions.

#3: Vegan Potato Skins

Who doesn’t love potato skins? They are the perfect game day appetizer that will be gone quickly, so be sure to save one for yourself.

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes

Cheesy Mash Filling

• 1 1/2 – 2 cups scooped baked potato flesh
• 3-4 Tbsp nutritionl yeast (optional, but adds the “cheezy” part)
• 1-2 Tbsp vegan buttery spread (Earth Balance) – melted
• 1 1/2 Tbsp vegan sour cream
• splash of unsweetened almond milk
• dash of cayenne for heat (optional)
• 3 Tbsp vegan buttery spread (Earth Balance) – melted

Toppings

• 8 Tbsp. vegan pepper jack cheese shreds
• 8 Tbsp. vegan sour cream (or less if desired – add to taste)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chopped chives
• 1/4 c red onion, finely chopped
• 1 c sautéed mushrooms
• 1/2 jalapeno, sliced into rings

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and scrub your potatoes and pierce them a few times with a fork. Place potatoes in oven, directly on the rack is fine, and bake for about 30 minutes or until baked through the center. This will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven – the skin should be nice and crispy. Slice into long halves. Scoop out about 3/4 of the potato flesh using a spoon. Place all flesh in a small bowl and set scooped skins aside.
• Melt your 3 tablespoons of vegan butter in a small shallow bowl.
• Dip your scooped skins in the melted vegan butter. Dip so both sides get shiny coated in vegan buttery residue. Also drizzle about 1/8 tsp. of the vegan butter inside each scooped skin. Repeat until the butter has been used up and all the skins are coated in shiny melted Earth Balance. (Tip: you can use less melted vegan butter in this step if you want to cut back on a few calories.)
• Place all the skins on your baking sheet and sprinkle with a bit of fine black pepper. Place in oven on top rack and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the edges begin to brown and become very crispy. Then pull out the rack and flip each skin over so that the round bottom faces up. Place skins back in oven and broil for another 2-3 minutes or until the skins brown. (Use less or more broil time if needed!) Set baking sheet aside.
• Add all the cheesy mash ingredients to the scooped potato flesh bowl. Mash and fold until rich, thick, and creamy. Add the splash of almond milk to help loosen the mash.
• Next, fill the potato skins with the mash. About 2 Tbsp per skin. Add the cheese shreds and place the filled and cheesed-up skins back in the oven. Broil for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
• During all these broiling sessions, you can be prepping your veggies and sautéing your mushrooms. Arrange all these topping on a platter for easy potato skin “decorating.” Top those skins.

#4: Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

There are less than 10 ingredients and this only takes 30 minutes to make! These will add a fiery kick to your Super Bowl party. Thanks Minimalist Baker for the recipe!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours (or overnight), then drained
• 1/2 white or yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 3/4 cup veggie stock
• 1 4-ounce can green chilies (optional)
• 10 jalapeños, halved and seeds/stem removed
• Olive oil to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prep your jalapeños, splitting in half and removing the tops, then spritzing or brushing them with a bit of olive oil. Place in rows facing up
• To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and garlic with a bit of olive oil and cook until just softened and fragrant – about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Add soaked cashews, garlic, onion, nutritional yeast, cumin, veggie stock, and green chilies to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the jalapeños, generously filling. You’ll have leftovers, which you can reserve for nachos or dip. Bake for 15 minutes or until the jalapeños are soft and the cheese has deepened in color. Place the pan on the top rack and broil for the last minute or two for an even more intense color/flavor.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

#5: Vegan 7 Layer Dip

Take your Super Bowl party to the next level with this fiesta bowl. Each bite is like a party in your mouth. Thanks Namely Marly for posting this.

Ingredients

• 1 package veggie meat crumbles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons from homemade or packaged taco seasoning
• 1 14oz. can organic black beans (rinsed and drained)
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 package vegan cheddar cheese
• 1 8oz. container soy sour cream
• 1 c guacamole (use our recipe at the top of this page)
• 1 c salsa (salsa recipes)
• 25 oz. can black olives, chopped
• ½ c tomatoes, chopped
• ½ c green onions, chopped
• Tortilla chips for dipping

Directions

• In a large skillet, brown soy crumbles in olive oil. Add the taco seasoning. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Place the beans in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the salsa. Blend until the beans are the consistency of refried beans.

Layer the following in a serving dish

• Spread the beans into the bottom of serving tray that is about 1 1/2 inches deep.
• Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded soy cheese on top of beans.
• Sprinkle taco-flavored soy crumbles on top of cheese.
• Spread sour cream very slowly on top of soy crumbles.
• Spread guacamole on top of sour cream.
• Pour salsa over guacamole and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese.
• Sprinkle black olives
• That completes your seven layers, but it’s not “really” complete until you garnish it with a sprinkling of chopped tomatoes and green onions.

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