C&B Challenge: foods for pre-diabetic, picky, vegan eaters on game night...

[Phentex]

We are having a two additional people over for game night (haven't done this since pre pandemic).

I don't want to do a full meal but want stuff that's substantial enough to handle beer that may be consumed. Two people are vegan, one is pre-diabetic and picky (hates vegetables), the other is just picky. I can serve a mix of things, not just vegan. And they aren't being picky towards me, but I would like to have things they want to eat.

Hummus and veggies are easy. Black bean dip/salsa/tortillas could work.

I could do turkey meatballs and vegan meatballs and lean Greek with the sides. Maybe wraps?

Any suggestions? I want stuff they can grab and eat while playing.

Thank you!

[irisblue]

1. Can you do a few of the wraps in spinach leaves?

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/chicken-lettuce-wraps/

You can tweak these to 'Greek spices' so they are like dolmas
https://ethnicspoon.com/dolmas/

Vegan dolmas- https://www.alphafoodie.com/vegetarian-stuffed-grape-leaves-dolmas/#recipe

[Phentex]

3. Great ideas!

I think the dolmas would be a hit with everyone (maybe not the super picky) but I know the vegans love those when they can get them.

Thank you!

[Goonch]

2. 24 Healthy Vegan Snack Ideas

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-snacks#TOC_TITLE_HDR_14

[Phentex]

4. Good sweet ideas!

Thanks!

[spinbaby]

5. Garlic tofu

This is a regular item at our house. I usually serve it in rice, but it’s also a tasty snack..

Press a block of firm tofu between paper towels to dry it. Then cut it into half-inch cubes. Marinate the cubes in:

1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
A pinch of red pepper flakes if you like it spicy

Heat a large cast-iron skillet smoking hot, splash in a bit of neutral oil, and dump in the tofu. After the cubes are well seared, give them a gentle stir, repeat until nicely browned all around. When they’re done, you can sprinkle the lot with sesame oil or sliced green onions, but it’s not necessary. 


[Kali]

6. salted nuts