Healthy Party Carbs
Don’t get me wrong, I love a hamburger on a bun, pizza and spring rolls but honestly I’m getting tired of the same ol’ unhealthy carb options at events and parties. These foods make me feel bloated, zap my energy and derail my health regimen.
While indulging occasionally is fine, in the summer, it's constant. With an event nearly every weekend, we're often faced with a dilemma: either abandon our health goals and indulge at the party, or refrain from eating altogether.
Neither of these options work in my world and if you’re like me who eats for muscle and burning fat it’s a challenge to get a decent meal at most parties.
Let’s be honest, we don’t need these foods in our life as often as they are showing up. Consider this blog as a PSA, calling upon all party hosts - it’s time to level up your carb game! Let’s limit the bread, chips, sweets and offer some healthy starchy carb alternatives (not just fruit either).
Here are some of my favorite healthy (starchy) carb recipes that taste amazing and will keep you and all your guests on track with your fitness:
Redskin Potato Salad
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- This classic potato salad recipe by Rachel Ray has good ingredients and checks the carb box for your party menu.
German Potato Salad
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- Yes, another potato salad recipe but this one is very different. With a unique blend of flavors and ingredients served warm, this dish will surprise you with its tangy taste.
Sweet Potato Fries
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- These are simple, delicious and healthy with their low glycemic index compared to white potatoes.
Rice Pilaf
Lemon
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Cilantro Lime
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- I’m always happy with plain jasmine or basmati rice but if you’re hosting a party take it up a notch with rice pilaf. Pilaf is a dish where rice is sautéed in oil or butter, veggies then cooked in seasoned broth.
The above recipes are sure to make your guests happy. Hopefully this trend will catch on and we see more carb dishes like these popping up at parties.
