Couch Food: Good Eats for the Big Game

Whether its baseball season or Hockey Night in Canada, couch snacks are an international pastime. If youre looking for substantial couch snacks that are more than just empty calories, ditch the chips and pretzels and go for some real food hearty fare with nutritional benefits make those calories count. Here are some delicious ways to turn couch snacks into a real meal so you can feel good about nibbling on the couch. Bring napkins!

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  Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

  High in protein and fiber, these spicy seasonal snacks are not only good - they're good for you!
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Roasted Beet Hummus

  This brilliant hummus is made with roasted beets - a great way to jazz up your regular hummus!
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Crispy Chicken Fingers and Apple Fries

  These crispy snacks - especially when served out of a paper cone - and they're baked, not fried!
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Edamame Hummus

  This unique hummus is made with edamame - a nutritious twist on your usual dip.
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Sticky Lemonade Chicken Wings

  Bring a stack of napkins - these sticky, tangy chicken wings are the ultimate messy finger food!
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Crispy-Chewy Naan Chips

  Use leftover naan bread - or pitas - to make munchable chips that go with hummus, spinach & artichoke, and other hearty dips.
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Crispy Cumin Fries

  Crispy and spicy, these oven-baked fries are perfect for nibbling.
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Black Bean and Beef Nachos

  Loaded nachos are the ultimate couch food - these are laden with seasoned beef and brown beans - good eating if you want your couch snacks to count as dinner!
  The Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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