Healthy Appetizers for Carb Lovers

This tasty pizza boasts a whole wheat crust and is topped with fresh tomato and basil, mozzarella, and chicken sausage. Serve small wedges as appetizers or larger pieces for a dinner main dish.

We took this traditionally high-fat appetizer and gave it a makeover using reduced-fat sour cream, a reduced amount of cheese, and smaller potatoes to keep these bites portion-controlled.

This hearty layered bean dip is always a bit hit at parties, but is also high in fiber and low in fat.

These mini cornmeal muffins are flavored with feta cheese and corn kernels and great for snacking or serving with soup or chili.

Potato chips are no longer forbidden when you’re trying to lose weight. These crisp and tasty chips are made from thin slices of russet potato that are tossed in a small amount of oil and baked.

Zesty and bold, this richly textured pepper spread is fabulous for parties, and also helps jazz up sandwiches and wraps.

Make individual pizzas by topping whole wheat pita rounds with arugula, olives, roasted peppers and feta cheese.

This prosciutto-and-cheese-topped pizza on a whole wheat crust is a great choice for either a party appetizer or a main dish. Cut into 16 slices for appetizer servings.

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