Recipe Modification

Diet: Heart healthy: low sodium, low fat/cholesterol

Event: Super Bowl Party

Menu:
 Buffalo chicken wings
 7-layer dip
 Italian Meatballs Marinara

1. Original Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wings

Amount Ingredient
20 each Chicken wings
¾ cup All-purpose flour
½ tsp Cayenne pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Butter, melted
½ cup Hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot)

Nutrition:
 Calories: 500
 Fat: 37 g
 Cholesterol: 126 mg
 Sodium: 1030 mg
 Protein: 27 g

This recipe is high in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. By eliminating the added salt and
switching to a lower sodium hot sauce such as Valentina brand hot sauce, the total
sodium can be reduced. The total fat and cholesterol can be reduced by switching from
chicken wings to cauliflower and using olive oil instead of butter.

Modified Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings”

Amount Ingredient
1 head Cauliflower
½ tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Ground black pepper
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/3 cup Lower sodium hot sauce (Valentina)

Nutrition:
 Calories: 65
  Fat: 5 g
 Cholesterol: 0 mg
 Sodium: 200 mg
 Protein: 3 g

This reduces the fat from 37 g to 5 g, the cholesterol from 126 mg to 0 mg, and the
sodium from 1030 mg to 300 mg per serving. However, these changes do significantly
reduce the total protein in the recipe from 27 g to 3 g per serving. The cauliflower wings
would need to be paired with a higher protein item in order to provide an adequate
amount of protein.

2. Original Recipe: Seven Layer Taco Dip

Amount Ingredient
1 packet Taco seasoning mix
16 oz Refried beans
8 oz Cream cheese
16 oz Sour cream
16 oz Salsa
1 ea Tomato, chopped
1 ea Green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch Green onions, chopped
1 head Iceberg lettuce
6 oz Black olives, sliced
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Nutrition:
 Calories: 460
 Fat: 34 g
 Cholesterol: 90 mg
 Sodium: 1245 mg
 Protein: 16 g

This recipe is high in calories, fat, and sodium. The Mexican flavors of this dish tend to
be higher in sodium and fat, so to lighten up the dip, a Mediterranean flavor profile can
be used instead. Mediterranean ingredients tend to be lower in calories, fat and sodium.
Using hummus instead of refried beans reduces the fat and calorie content of this dip.
Nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and cream cheese decreases the total fat and
calorie content as well. Using roasted red peppers, cucumbers, and artichoke hearts
instead of salsa and black olives reduces the sodium content. Using reduced fat feta
cheese instead of cheddar cheese further reduces the total fat and calories of this dish.

Modified Recipe: Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip

 Amount Ingredient
8 oz Hummus
1 ea Tomato
½ cup Cucumber, dice
½ cup Nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ tsp Paprika
2 ea Canned artichoke hearts, chopped
2 ea Red bell peppers, roasted and diced
¼ cup Reduced fat feta cheese
2 Tbsp Italian parsley, minced

Nutrition:
 Calories: 50
 Fat: 3 g
 Cholesterol: 3 mg
 Sodium: 128 mg
 Protein: 3 g

These changes significantly reduce the total calories from 460 calories to 50 calories per
serving. The fat is reduced from 34 g to 3 g per serving, the cholesterol is reduced from
90 mg to 3 mg per serving, and the sodium content is reduced from 1248 mg to 128 mg
per serving. The protein content is again reduced from 16 g to 3 g. However, given the
other changes, an individual could consume more than one serving of this dip to get more
protein, if desired, or pair the dip with another protein source.

3. Original Recipe: Italian Meatballs in Marinara

Amount Ingredient
3 Tbsp Ketchup
1 Tbsp Milk
1 lb Ground beef
1 ea Egg
¼ cup Plain breadcrumbs
1 tsp Greek seasoning
40 oz Marinara sauce
1 pinch Sugar
¼ tsp Cayenne pepper

Nutrition:
 Calories: 366
 Fat: 17 g
 Cholesterol: 87 mg
 Sodium: 1018 mg
 Protein: 21 g
 This recipe is again high in fat and sodium. To reduce the fat and cholesterol content,
plant-based protein can be used, such as cannellini beans and mushrooms. Removing the
ketchup will reduce the sodium content of this meal.

Modified Recipe: White Bean and Mushroom “Meatballs”

Amount Ingredient
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 ea Onion, chopped
8 oz Button mushrooms, chopped
½ tsp Ground black pepper
1 tsp Dried oregano
¼ tsp Red pepper flake
15 oz can White beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, divided
¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 ea Lemon, juiced
40 oz Marinara sauce

Nutrition:
 Calories: 234
 Fat: 5 g
 Cholesterol: 0 mg
 Sodium: 265 mg
 Protein: 11 g

These changes reduce the calories slightly from 366 calories to 234 calories per serving.
The fat is reduced from 17 g to 5 g per serving and cholesterol is eliminated. The protein
is reduced by half from 21 g to 11 g per serving. Low fat cheese could be added to this
dish to increase protein content.

These changes allow the cardiac patient to participate in the festivities associated with the
Super Bowl without consuming excessive sodium and fat, as typically occurs with
traditional Super Bowl dishes.