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Offline hedgehog

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Low sodium apps
« on: November 25, 2016, 07:24:09 PM »
I am looking for some  very low sodium appetizers for a get together next week. No allergies, but one person is on a low sodium diet for CHF.
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2016, 10:04:27 AM »
My first thought: my apps don't have sodium. How could they?

Then it hit me.
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Re: Low sodium appetizers
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2016, 11:55:41 AM »
Oh, yeah.  I didn't think about that when I created the thread.

Can I fix it?
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2016, 12:44:32 PM »
Lol--I think it was just me who didn't get it at first. I am sure everyone else would.


I look forward to seeing what comes out of this thread. My mom is on a low sodium diet. It will be great to get some ideas.
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2016, 07:51:13 PM »
I've never made them low sodium, but google tells me that there are lots of recipes out there for low sodium deviled eggs.  And whenever I make deviled eggs, they are like the first thing gone.

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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2016, 05:29:35 PM »
I do not add salt to my deviled eggs, but there is probably some sodium in the mayo and mustard in the filling. 

Veggies and dip, make a dip with low salt, or a hummus flavored mostly with lemon and garlic. 
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2016, 05:52:41 PM »
What I already had planned was veggies and dip (I have already made this dip for the person who needs low sodium), pumpkin dumplings, homemade ricotta with fig jam and crostini. I will add deviled eggs to that. Still open to suggestions.
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2016, 09:14:52 AM »
Fresh fruit type item?  Fruit on toothpicks with a piece of cheese and herbs?  Have to find a lower sodium cheese. 
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2016, 09:55:20 AM »
I will put out a little fruit, but having seen this group eat, I know fruit will not be a big hit.
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2016, 11:10:37 AM »
Baked potato skins?  Top with cheese(low sodium), sour cream, green onions?  No bacon, or just a little for flavor, but not too much sodium?  You can always provide a salt shaker for those who desire a bit. 
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2016, 11:12:27 AM »
Cocktail meatballs?  Just be sure to not add salty ingredients, and do a sauce that is low salt as well.  That is hearty and I think you could do a zesty sauce with out adding much salt. 
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2016, 11:16:28 AM »
I happen to be looking at the grocery store ads before running my errands.  I am getting ideas from them:  Skewered chicken bites?  I know it is not a recipe, but an idea, and I know you can cook, and come up with something tasty.  :)  Maybe marinate in lemon and garlic and serve on rosemary twig skewers? 
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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2016, 07:37:33 AM »
My neighbor does something like this...I think she drizzles pesto instead of balsamic, but either would be delicious

http://iowagirleats.com/2012/02/02/caprese-skewers-with-balsamic-drizzle/

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Re: Low sodium apps
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2016, 12:14:36 PM »
Baked potato skins?  Top with cheese(low sodium), sour cream, green onions?  No bacon, or just a little for flavor, but not too much sodium?  You can always provide a salt shaker for those who desire a bit. 

When I do potato skins and don't have any bacon, I use smoked paprika to give them a similar flavor.