Healthy snacks: tuna nut crackers, Greek yogurt with vegetables and guacamole

Spread with tuna, celery and nuts,@beltaplus

When the feeling of hunger makes itself felt, and lunch (or dinner) is not soon, snacks come to the rescue. Their number depends on the level of activity of a person and the amount of food consumed during the day. Physically active people can afford 2-3 “refills” a day, but if you lead a sedentary lifestyle, limit yourself to just one (ideally, try to completely abandon it). To get the most out of snacks, spending a minimum of time preparing them, try making healthy spreads for bread and crackers according to BELTA+ recipes. Eat healthy and don't forget about moderation!

Spread with tuna, celery and nuts

Ingredients:

1 can of canned tuna;

2 tablespoons chopped capers;

2 tablespoons finely chopped celery;

2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts;

2 teaspoons of olive oil;

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar;

1 teaspoon chopped olives;

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley;

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice;

salt and black pepper - to taste;

10-12 whole grain breads or crackers.

Cooking technique

Combine tuna, capers, celery, walnuts, olive oil, vinegar, olives, parsley and lemon juice in a medium bowl.

Season with salt and pepper.

Spread the prepared mixture on bread rolls or crackers.

Enjoy your meal!

Greek yogurt with vegetables

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of olive oil;

2 large shallots;

1 teaspoon of salt;

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar;

1/2 glass of water;

1 cup Greek yogurt;

1/4 cup milk;

1/4 cup chopped green onions;

freshly ground black pepper - to taste;

1 carrot, cut into lengthwise bars;

1 celery stalk;

1 bell pepper.

Cooking technique

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt, sauté until translucent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup water and balsamic vinegar, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are browned and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.

Combine shallots, yogurt, milk , green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper in a medium bowl, stir to combine.

Cover and let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with bell pepper, celery and carrot vegetable sticks.

Enjoy your meal!

Guacamole (classic sauce recipe)

Ingredients:

3 ripe avocados;

2 tomatoes, finely chopped;

1 onion, finely chopped;

1/2 teaspoon salt;

1 pinch of coriander;

1 pinch of chili pepper;

juice of 1/2 lime.

Cooking technique

Mash the avocado with a fork.

Finely chop the tomatoes (or puree in a blender).

Chop the onion.

Combine the ingredients, add spices, salt, lime juice and mix.

Ready! Serve with crackers, toast, or nachos.

Enjoy your meal!

| Prepared by Anastasia ZLOTNKOVA, BELTA+

| Photo: open Internet sources.

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