20+ Super Bowl Recipes for Flexitarians

by Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN | Jan 28, 2024 | Education, Recipes | 0 comments

From Guacamole to Spinach Dip to Wings with Tarragon Blue Cheese Dressing, here are 10 of my favorite Super Bowl recipes.
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!

Need some Super Bowl party foods for game day that are flexitarian? Don’t want to completely omit meat? I’ve got you covered. 

From soups to dips to mains, and even a boozy cocktail, these recipes are sure to please come to Super Bowl Sunday. 

Four images of transparent super bowl dishes including a corn chowder, foccacia, air fryer brussel sprouts with a cream horseradish dip, and a veggie chili

Flexitarian Recipes for Super Bowl LVIII

You may recognize a few of these recipes, while others might be novel, but I assure you, your friends will be drooling over these Super Bowl foods. 

Bites & Apps

A stoneware bowl with a creamy Horseradish Aioli inside a casserole dish with air fried brussel sprouts. A fork is dipping one Brussel Sprout into the dip.

01/26 – Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Horseradish Aioli

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are a great way to emphasize veggies without sacrificing flavor! The Brussels sprouts are bursting with flavor and are complimented by the creamy zesty Horseradish Aioli. 

Best of all, this recipe comes together in under 15 minutes!

Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish Aioli

 

Jalapeno poppers on a off white oval plate

02/26 – Jalapeno Poppers

This is my take on a “healthier” Jalapeno Popper recipe. I love these Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers because they are easy, fast, and healthy. This is a fun hand-held appetizer and super bowl recipe that is sure to impress.

And I even snuck in a secret ingredient into this recipe: Butternut Squash! The butternut squash brings a sweet balance to the salty bacon, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeno! With a few simple and easy-to-follow steps, anyone can make this Jalapeno Popper recipe. It’s no mystery why Jalapeno Poppers are many peoples’ absolute favorite appetizers; they are doubtlessly delicious!

Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

 

Focaccia sliced on a cutting board with a tan linen napkin.

03/26 – Focaccia with Pizza Dough

This Easy Herb Focaccia is so delicious that your guests won’t know you used premade pizza dough! This recipe is also easy to modify with different herbs, spices, and vegetables. 

Once you make this Herb Focaccia it will be a regular side item in your house. This recipe is great for easy weeknight meals, brunches, and game days! Feel free to get creative with this one, it’s pizza without sauce or cheese.

Recipe: Easy Herb Focaccia

 

top down of many jalapeno picked eggs in a green bowl. Some slices of jalapenos dispersed throughout.

04/26 – Jalapeño Pickled Eggs

My jalapeno-picked eggs are perfect for game day. You make this recipe at least 3 days in advance and just pull it from the fridge when you are ready to serve, it is that simple! 

Recipe: Jalapeno Pickled Eggs

Dips and Spreads

A glass of Cilantro Cashew Dressing with a bit of the dressing spilled off the side.

05/26 – Cilantro Cashew Dip

My Cilantro Cashew Dip might be dairy-free but it does not lack bold flavors. Enjoy this recipe with veggies, pita, or tortilla chips! 

Recipe: Cilantro Cashew Dressing [or Dip!]

 

buffalo chicken dip in a plate with blue corn ships and some veggie dippers

06/26 – Buffalo Chicken Dip

My Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip! When I completed my Dietetics degree in Western Pennsylvania I learned a few things about PA food culture, and one of them was people love their Buffalo Chicken Dip!

So now, when I think of football food and snacks, I think of Buffalo Chicken Dip. 

Recipe: Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

Camembert Cheese on stacked plates with sliced bread topped with nuts and dried fruit. A pair of hands is slicing into the cheese and spreading it along bread.

07/26 – Air Fryer Camembert

Another vegetarian favorite to bring out during parties is my Air Fryer Camembert. I love that this recipe can be made sweet or savory depending on the toppings involved!

Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Camembert

 

Artichoke dip in a beige bowl with fresh veggie dippers

08/26 – Spinach Artichoke Dip 

More dip recipes! What can I say, they are perfect for game day eats.

This Cool Spinach Artichoke Dip is one of my favorite appetizers. Maybe the very first recipe I ever created, its creation emerged from an old Spinach Pinwheel recipe I used to make with my Mom. 

My Mom loved to serve Spinach Pinwheels when she was hosting gatherings. They were truly a crowd pleaser.

Recipe: Cool Spinach Artichoke Dip

 

Green Guacamole pilled high in a stoneware bowl

09/26 – Jacobs Famous Guacamole

One of my favorite super bowl snacks is Jacob’s Famous Guacamole. My husband, Jacob, has been making this recipe for years. This is one of the first foods he made for me!

This recipe is creamy, tangy, and has a spicy kick. There is even a secret ingredient!

Recipe: Jacob’s Famous Guacamole 

 

Soups & Chili

A big bowl of Vegan Vegetable Chili enclosed in two hands in a white bowl.

10/26 – Vegetable Chili with Jalapeno Cornbread

Another “go-to” super bowl recipe is a big ole bowl of chili. My Vegetable Chili recipe is vegetarian and vegan-friendly while still packing that protein punch! Top this with a bit of sour cream or even Greek yogurt for a little creamy topper. Best of all, this recipe comes together in a jiffy!

Speaking of Jiffy, grab a box of Jiffy cornbread and kick up the flavor by adding some pickled or fresh jalapeno slices!

Recipe: Vegetable Chili

Article: How to Upgrade Cornbread

coconut lime chicken chowder in bowl with a lime wedge, a cream sauce, and minced herbs

11/26 – Coconut Lime Chicken Chowder

A new favorite super bowl recipe is this Coconut Lime Chicken Chowder. Make it in a soup pot or slow cooker! This soup is a versatile recipe that can be made from scratch or utilize leftover chicken or turkey! 

This beautiful chowder is a great choice for potlucks because it can accommodate multiple food restrictions – This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and AIP-compliant.

Additionally, this is a filling chowder that is packed with protein! This Coconut Lime Chicken Chowder has you covered. With >30g of protein per serving, this is a cozy way to fuel up after a long hike or run.

Recipe: Coconut Lime Chicken Chowder

Creamy Panera Mexican Street Corn Soup top down image with spoon and a lime garnish with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro

12/26 – Corn Chowder Inspired By Mexican Street Corn

A great recipe for the winter months, this Corn Chowder Inspired by Mexican Street Corn utilizes frozen or canned corn. This recipe is creamy, delicious, and 100% plant-based! 

Recipe: Copycat Panera Mexican Street Corn Soup

Satisfying Salads

Kale caesar croutons, peppers, capers, hemp hearts in a white bowl

13/26 – Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Bring a Kale Caesar with Homemade Croutons to the gathering! Caesar Salads are one of the most popular salads, and for good reason! 

I made my Caesar recipe extra special by omitting mayo! The key the the creaminess? Cashews!

Recipe: Kale Caesar Salad

Recipe: Homemade Vegan Croutons

Eggplant salad in a stoneware bowl

14/26 – Roasted Eggplant Salad

Thinking of making a meze platter with hummus and baba ghanoush, perhaps some falafel? Include this Roasted Eggplant Salad. It is bursting with flavor and nutrition!

Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Salad

 

rainbow colored cowboy caviar in a white bowl with herbs as a prop to the left

15/26 – Cowboy Caviar (as a dip or a salad)

Cowboy Caviar is another favorite Super Bowl recipe due to its versatility. Eat it as a side dish, a salad, or as a dip! This recipe features lentils, beans, corn, and a homemade dressing.

I love making Cowboy Caviar on game day! I serve it with a big ole bag of corn tortilla chips. The chips are great for dipping or crunching right over the Caviar. 

Recipe: Cowboy Caviar with Lentils

Mains

Air fryer chicken wings in a air fryer basket on top of a blue checkered napkin

16/26 – Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Tarragon Blue Cheese Dressing

Experience the best of both worlds with this recipe – a healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken wings that tastes just as indulgent! The secret? An air fryer. 

Furthermore, wings can be transformed into many different flavors and styles with sauces!  Primal Kitchen has a bunch of delectable wing sauces, but my favorite is their Original Buffalo Sauce.  

I can’t have buffalo wings without some blue cheese dressing. This Tarragon Blue Cheese dressing is perfect to go alongside the classic Super Bowl recipe, chicken wings. 

Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Recipe: Tarragon Blue Cheese Dressing

Pizza slices on a cutting board. With toppings like peas, pesto, and peppers. A hand is taking one slice off the board.

17/26 – Upgraded Frozen Pizza

Thinking of just throwing some frozen pizzas in the oven for the game? Don’t forget to upgrade those! It’s super easy to create an extra special frozen pizza with just 1-2 additions. Whether it’s a bit of fancy cheese, more herbs and spices, or a scattering of your favorite toppings, upgrading a frozen pizza is an excellent choice for the Super Bowl. 

This is one of my favorite no recipe Super Bowl Recipes! I love it because its might be the easiest thing to prepare!

Article: Upgrade Your Frozen Pizza

Southwest Bowl with quinoa and grilled southwest chicken breast in a white bowl with herb and lime garnish

18/26 – Southwest Quinoa Bowl with Marinated Chicken (or without!)

Southwest Quinoa Bowls can include Marinated Chicken and baked Tofu, or serve it alone. Full of veggies, herbs, and flavors, this recipe is a game-day favorite. 

Recipe: Easy Southwest Bowls with Marinated Chicken

chicken salad in a lettuce cup on a news paper

19/26 – Chicken Salad

A simple Chicken Salad prepped the day before is a great addition to a game day spread. Serve it with lettuce cups for a low-carb option, or crackers for more indulgence! Definitely one of my favorite Super Bowl Recipes when I need a recipe that can be prepped in advance!

Recipe: Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Dessert

One-Bowl Acorn Squash Bread sliced on a wooded cutting board.

20/26 – Acorn Squash Bread

ThisAcorn Squash Bread will be a new household favorite! This recipe is perfect for any season, especially for the big game!

I love this recipe because I love finding unique ways to incorperate more veggies into my diet. 

Recipe: Acorn Squash Bread

Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies on a wire wrack covered in light brown parchment paper. One blondie is turned on its side to show the chunks of raspberry and white chocolate.

21/26 – Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies

This sweet delight incorporates raspberries and white chocolate chips for a decadent game-day dessert. 

Recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies

Chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies on parchment paper. The center cookie is split and the sticky marshmallow stretched and toasted

22/26 – Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

One of my favorite variations of a classic chocolate chip cookie is this Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookie. Just wrap store-bought or homemade cookie dough around a marshmallow and bake! Super easy!

Recipe: Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow Cookies

Close up of bright redish-pink dehydrated watermelon

23/26 – Watermelon “Candy”

A healthier dessert alternative is a batch of Watermelon Candy. It’s just dehydrated watermelon. It takes a little time but it is absolutely delicious. 

Recipe: Dehydrated Watermelon [AKA Watermelon Jerky]

Close up of Dates Stuffed with Peanut Butter with peanuts scattered to the left and a bowl of peanuts in the top left corner

24/26 – Snickers Dates

Another healthy dessert alternative for some super bowl recipes are these Snickers Dates. Just dates, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. This recipe is super easy and ready in less than 30 minutes. 

Recipe: Snickers Dates (aka Dates with Peanut Butter)

Beverages Both Boozy and Non-Alcoholic

snickerdoodle martini with a creamy foam topping, a cinnamon stick garnish, and snickerdoodle cookies surrounding the cocktail.

25/26 – Snickerdoodle Martini

A bonus recipe, Snickerdoodle Martini! It is one of my favorite fancy super bowl drinks. It is a sweet and comforting cocktail combining the flavors of vanilla and cinnamon. Make or buy some Snickerdoodle cookies to garnish this delicious drink with. 

Recipe: Snickerdoodle Martini

Kombucha Mocktail with white background. The glass in on a cutting board with flower petles and lime.

26/26 – Kombucha Mocktail

I love offering a non-alcoholic that isn’t water at gatherings and sometimes I’ll bring that as my addition. It’s also a great alternative for people who are enjoying 1-2 beers but want another option. 

Recipe: How to Make a Kombucha Mocktail

 

Sarah Harper in her kitchen with a cutting board, broccoli, carrots, and a fruit bowl.
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Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!

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