Ah Super Bowl weekend is upon us again! For some reason, watching The Super Bowl seems to conjure up images of over indulging in “Super” unhealthy foods and drinks. When I was challenged by Cava foods to come up with some healthy alternatives, I was ready to get my creative juices flowing. I’ve been eating these products for years and they are some of my favorites.
I was given a package of some of Cava’s most popular dips and challenged to see what I could come up with. I received Harissa, Crazy Feta, Greek Yogurt Hummus, Quinoa Tabouleh, Tzatziki & Serrano Hummus. The Cava Mezze products are available at Whole Foods Markets in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic region. They also have dine in restaurants in the DC area. You can see a full ingredient list here. What I like about them are that they are all vegetarian, no added sugar and very clean ingredients.
I created a few recipes for you all using the Cava Products. I thought they came out fabulous and will certainly be making an appearance at my Super Bowl festivities. First up Baked Spanakopita Egg Rolls with Crazy Feta. These were so amazing! If you’ve never had the Crazy Feta it’s a spicy version of feta that’s oh so good on everything from salads to omelets. Seriously, life changing (for cheese) I served them up with a trio of hummus and Harissa. These came out crispy and light-no frying involved!
- 4 C raw spinach
- 3 oz of Cava Crazy Feta
- 8 Egg Roll wrappers
- garlic powder, pepper
- Cava hummus of your choice to dip
- Pre heat oven to 400
- place spinach in food processor and pulse until chopped completely
- Add to mixing bowl and stir in Crazy Feta, garlic powder and pepper
- Stir to combine
- Place a silicone baking mat on top of a large baking tray
- Arrange 2 tbl of spinach/feta mix onto the wonton and fold according to diagram on package
- Repeat this to create approx 8 wontons
- Spray with Olive oil or cooking spray and bake until crispy about 12-15 min
- Serve with hummus
For more of a main dish, I made these Mushroom Zucchini Quinoa Crazy Feta cakes.
I mixed together the Greek Yogurt Hummus and the Harissa to create a spicy topping for the quinoa.
- 1 Cup of red quinoa cooked according to package directions
- 1 extra large egg
- 1 C of whole wheat Panko crumbs (or GF substitution)
- 6 oz of baby bella mushrooms-diced
- 1 med zucchini diced
- 2 oz sun dried tomatoes diced
- 4 oz Crazy Feta
- pepper & garlic powder to taste
- Garnish with hummus and tzatziki
- Cook quinoa according to package-remove from heat add to mixing bowl
- saute mushrooms and zucchini until soft-add to bowl
- Add in egg, Panko, tomatoes, pepper and garlic powder & Crazy Feta
- Stir to combine
- Form into “cakes” using approx 1 C per “cake”
- Heat saute pan with Olive Oil
- Cook cakes until brown and crunchy
- Serve with hummus, tzatziki
If you’ve never had Harissa, you have no idea what you are missing! It’s a spicy blend of tomatoes and red peppers that you can use to kick up any hummus, dip, salad or eat right our of the container.
These dips are all also great right out of the container. Ditch the fried chips and make your own pita chips. It’s so easy:
- 1 package of whole wheat pita bread
- Olive Oil spray
- Kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika & rosemary
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut pita into triangle shaped pieces
- Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet
- Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and paprika, rosemary
- Bake for 10-15 min until browned, flip them over and re spray and season
- Continue baking another 10 min until crunchy
- Cool and serve
I took all of the left over dips and Tabouleh and created a healthy layered dip of my own. I could seriously jump right into there! I was provided with an assortment of Cava dips to use for this post however all opinions and recipes are my own.
What are you making for the Super Bowl? Have you ever had Cava dips?
I saw these dips a while back at Whole Foods in Charlottesville, but haven’t seen them since. They always looked fantastic though!
Homemade pita chips are just about the most perfect vehicle ever, too.
I know the chips are great too! I pretty much live on these dips they are great
These look so great! You made them into such great snacks too. I’d snag these up if I saw them in the store!
I am sure you could improvise and make most of them with other stuff. They are really good though
Spanakopita is a fav of mine but those mushroom zucchini quinoa feta cakes look AMAZING! Pinned to make for later 🙂
Thanks for pinning them I saw that you did! They were so good I ate them for breakfast the next day too.
That spanakopita looks amazing! One of my favourites. Anything greek really.
It was so good! It came out crunchy and yummy
how creative! I haven’t see those dips and you have come up with some great ideas!
Thanks! They are my favorite dips
Those mushroom quinoa cakes look really tempting! I can’t believe it is time for Super bowl snacks! The snacks and the commercials are my favorite part! Nice job on the recipes!
The quinoa cakes are my fave. I love to eat them for breakfast too.
Love the baked pita chips and the layered dip looks delish (it all does…)!
Thanks for this – I always need help with creative Super Bowl ideas! 🙂
Thanks so much! I just want to jump right into that dip myself
I have never heard of cava dips but they sound delicious. I am a sucker for dips! Do you have to get them at a specialty store?
They have them at Whole Foods in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic. Ask at your local store they are delish!
Those sound like some amazing dips. I really enjoy a good dip. I can’t wait to try those quinoa cakes they sound really good! As always you come up with some really great recipes! You are so creative!
Aw thanks! I am making some more quinoa cakes today too. I love them for breakfast also with eggs.
I’ve never tried Cava dips but those feta/quinoa cakes look yummy! I’m trying to brainstorm ideas for a dish containing greek yogurt that ISN’T a dip haha — still searching for my ah-ha moment!
ok the quinoa cakes are pretty amazing and you could use regular feta too. I’m making them again today-I also like to eat them for breakfast with eggs! Yummy. I am looking forward to seeing your aha recipe too!
Yumm, I’m all about the quinoa so that looks amazing…as does everything else of course!
Thanks! I just made another back of quinoa cakes. I like them for breakfast too
I may be the only person in the USA that will probably not watch this game lol!!!
ha ha I doubt that! It’s still fun to hang out at a party though 🙂
You always have the best ideas ! these recipes looks fabulous. Hope you are not too bothered by the blizzard.
Thanks! We actually only got a few inches. DC was kind of spared much to my kids’ dismay.
I just love your recipes! They all seem clean and easy to make. I visited Greece a few years ago and fell even more in love with Spanakopita. I created a low fat version with phyllo dough but using a wonton wrapper would save me hours and lots of finger pain. I’m also trying my hand at those baked pita chips! Can’t wait to try it out.
Thanks! Yes the egg roll wrappers are way easier indeed. The pita chips are just so easy I never buy them pre made anymore.Hope you enjoy!!
Delicious ideas! I am a huge fan of spanakopita–I want to try your recipe.
Thanks so much! It is super healthy and very easy to make. Hope you enjoy them
cannot WAIT for the super bowl! these look awesome!
thanks so much! Hope you give them a try.
Wow, everything looks delicious!
Thanks so much hope you like them!!
Spanikopita is one of my favorite snacks/apps EVER! I love all these healthy options!
Thanks so much I do too! And you should have the Cava dips near you.
I’m not really a superbowl fan but if I end up at a party I typically eat the basic finger food like WINGS!! Buffalo to be exact. CAVA sounds extremely mediterranean. The layered dip bown looks delish too.
Step away from the wings!! LOL The Cava dips are awesome
OMG…I would SOO love to try some of these…especially the Baked Spanakopita w Crazy Feta. It’s funny because I was just invited to a SuperBowl party and I was trying to think how I could go AND stay on track. Only problem I have with these recipes is HOW do i track them…how do I determine the nutritional values.
I think the recipes here are pretty simple so they would be easy to ballpark the nutritional info. The Spanakopita is baked and it is pretty healthy. I think you are good with that one! Thanks for stopping by!
Mmmm I’m coming to your superbowl party! I’m bringing brownies (SO splurge-worthy!) but now you have me inspired to bring something healthy too. 🙂
Ah thanks! These are all pretty guilt free and oh so good!
Uh oh. My superbowl menu is still blank. Plenty of time to still plan right 🙂
A little bit yes!
Looks so good! Thanks for the recipes
Sure! Hope you enjoy 🙂
These all look amazing! I don’t watch football or the Superbowl, but maybe I should start, just for all of the tasty snacks!
ha ha you could just make them for fun! I love the quinoa cakes and I also eat them for breakfast with eggs
This all looks so good! I love spanokopita but never make it since I’m scared of using phyllo. I never thought to use the egg roll wrappers instead.
Egg rolls are way easier-don’t be scared 🙂