Like Thanksgiving and just about every Jewish holiday (aside from Yom Kippur of course), the Super Bowl this Sunday offers a major opportunity to join together in thanks and celebration stuff your face. And with nachos and beer dominating the typical menu, it’s not the most stomach-friendly fare. Roz Cummins over at Grist came up with a plan for healthier and more sustainable TV-watching foods. Her suggestion: take a traditional Superbowl comfort food (sausage ravioli) and make it vegan.

While I’m certainly an advocate of vegetarian dining and a big fan of Grist, I thought Roz’s suggestion fell slightly short of “Super Bowl Snack Nirvana.” It’s still really heavy, pretty much void of vegetables, and relies on lots of processed foods. Wouldn’t a better solution be vegetarian sub sandwiches piled high with veggies, hummus, and artisanal cheese? Or - if you want something warm and savory - how about spicy two-bean chili with cilantro garlic yogurt? Or guacamole with home made pita chips (okay, it’s not the most seasonal food ever, but it’s better than a corn dog). However you chose to celebrate the “chag of football,” make sure you don’t leave healthy food on the sidelines.

This Super Bowl Sunday, try this recipe for spicy two bean chili from Bon Appetit, and this one for cilantro garlic yogurt sauce from Gourmet. B’tai Avon!