10 Winning Super Bowl Recipes

No party would be complete without a hearty bowl of chili. Mark Bittman’s version keeps it healthy by using less meat in favor of extra beans and vegetables. “For added texture and nutrition,” says the Runner’s World contributing food writer, “don’t hesitate to toss in a cup of cooked grains like wheat berries, wild rice, or barley.” Recipe »

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Flank steak is a very lean cut of beef, providing a hefty dose of both protein and iron. “This fajita recipe is a favorite of mine,” says 1500-meter Olympian Carrie Tollefson. “It’s an easy dinner, and it makes great leftovers for lunch.” Recipe »

Ladle out cups of this Mexican-American classic as an appetizer. One serving has fewer than 150 calories, thanks to the low-fat chicken broth and skinless chicken breast. Recipe »

Planning a long run on Saturday? Recover from it—while watching the trials—with one of Nick Symmonds’s favorite meals. The 800-meter Olympian likes to use whole-grain brown rice and low-fat turkey sausage for a carb-and-protein packed meal. Recipe »

One of Cat Cora’s healthy tricks to add taste without calories is to use vinegars and citrus juices, as in these vegetable kabobs. “When you put a squeeze of lemon or lime on anything,” says the Iron Chef and runner, “it just makes it pop.” Recipe »

Ancho chilli powder adds a mildly spicy kick to this favorite finger food. The heat in chilies comes from capsaicin, an antioxidant that improves digestion and reduces heart-disease risk. Recipe »

“The artisanal cheddar and pork chorizo make this really indulgent,” says chef and marathoner John Fraser. Jarred roasted piquillo peppers from Spain have a spicy-sweet flavor and can be found at specialty food shops. Use jarred roasted red peppers as a substitute. Recipe »

“The blend of cheeses and spices in this pizza takes a detour from the traditional red-sauce pizza,” says Mike Ripley, owner of Track Town Pizza in Eugene, Oregon. The cheeses provide calcium, while the vitamins and antioxidants in spinach have been shown to protect against heart disease and some cancers. Recipe »

The secret ingredient in these gluten-free mini-cakes from pastry chef and marathoner Gesine Bullock-Prado: canned black beans. “They add a dense, dark, and chocolaty flavor,” she says. Recipe »

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Dips get a bad rap for being high in calories and unhealthy fats. This recipe isn’t an eat-all-you-want-without-feeling-guilty dip, but it does provide a healthy dose of protein in its vegetarian refried beans, and its avocados are a great source of healthy fat. Recipe »