Skip the Sugar: 5 Savory Halloween Recipes

Skip the Sugar: 5 Savory Halloween Recipes

It's not uncommon during the Halloween holiday to feel like you're going into a bit of sugar shock because of sweetness overload. That also means that with cookies, candy, and other sweet treats around every corner and on every tabletop, you might find yourself craving something a little savory to balance it all out. With that in mind, here are five savory Halloween recipes that allow you to skip the sugar yet still sufficiently impress any guests and delight the taste buds.

Orca Bean, Kale and Pumpkin Crostini

With this recipe, Bob's Red Mill Orca Beans are the star of the show. These beans are dressed up with sauted garlic, onions, and chopped kale, spread with a bit of ricotta cheese atop a piece of crispy bread. Toasted French bread is a big fan favorite, but you could use any bread you like. The pumpkin pure still gives this appetizer that fall flavor we all know and love, while the beans, kale, and onions give it that festive look with a sprinkling of fall colors. Youll want to serve these delicious snacks while they are warm or room temperature for maximum effect and enjoyment.

Gluten Free Savory Cornbread Stuffing

Find the full recipe courtesy of Gluten Hates Me. Whether you stuff it in a turkey or serve it on the side as dressing, cornbread stuffing has always been a holiday hit. And for a burst of savory flavors to delight even the pickiest of eaters, you cant go wrong with this gluten free recipe. Use Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free Cornbread Mix to make your cornbread base and cut it into cubes. Toss it all together with other savory ingredients like rosemary, sage leaves, garlic, onion, chicken sausage, and dried cranberries, and youve got the makings of a side dish worth salivating over.

Gorditas

Skip the Sugar: 5 Savory Halloween Recipes _ Bobs Red Mill Find the full recipe courtesy of Food and Wine. Gorditas are a delicious Mexico City street food, making them the perfect base for just about any kind of topping you can think of. These mini delights are soft inside, crispy on the outside, and are made using Bobs Red Mill Masa Harina Corn Flour. Use a biscuit cutter to get the round shape, and fry them up in vegetable or coconut oil before topping them with shredded beef, pork, or chicken, and a sprinkle of cheese. You can also add sour cream for some extra flavor, or try them with your favorite guacamole or salsa mix.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Stuffed Dough Balls

Find the full recipe courtesy of Cotter Crunch. These delicious treats can actually be made sweet or savory. But for our purposes, we are going to go with the savory option. These are a hit as an appetizer for that Halloween party you've been secretly dreading. You struggle to find the perfect dish for it because you know your neighbor always tries to compete with you and outshine your best efforts. But with these Pumpkin Stuffed Dough Balls, youve got all the competition beat. To make these tasty treats, you can use Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour combined with ingredients like pumpkin pure, jack cheese, and other savory herbs of your choosing.

Gluten Free Cheddar and Herb Biscotti

Find the full recipe courtesy of Sugar Free Mom. Halloween is the time of year where the air is just beginning to get cool and crisp, and people are starting to think about soups and chowders in lieu of meals. But everyone knows that no soup or chowder is complete without a little something extra to dip in it. Thats where this savory biscotti comes in. This crunchy and tasty recipe uses Bobs Red Mill Almond Flour, xanthan gum, and baking powder as a base, and is mixed with olive oil, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings like thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to jazz it up. All these ingredients end up creating a crunchy, yet gluten free and low carb snack that is perfect for that steaming bowl of butternut squash soup youve been craving all week. You could also cube these up into squares and use them as homemade croutons on a salad, or make them into slices and top them with your favorite blend of tomatoes and cheese. As you can see, Halloween doesnt have to be all sugar, all the time. Sometimes a nice savory dish can be the perfect fall accouterment.
Bob's Red Mill
September 07 2017

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