6 great snacks to make for Super Tuesday

For political junkies, watching tonight’s Super Tuesday primary results is the equivalent of catching the best of sports playoffs. Super Tuesday promises to give us a much better picture of the presidential race going forward. This will probably take a while, so you’ll need some munchies — or at least something to soak up the drinks, whether they be celebratory or not. Here are six great snacks, perfect for a night of political television-watching:

Spiced roasted almonds

Recipe: Spiced roasted almonds

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Almonds, almond oil, dried rosemary, a touch of cayenne and salt are all you need to make this classic snack. Plan to make a double-batch of this recipe -- these tasty little nuts will go quickly.

Philly cheesesteak lettuce cups

Philly cheesesteak lettuce cups comes in at just under 200 calories per serving.

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Want rich Philly cheesesteak but looking for a diet-friendly option? These treats have all the flavor, with a fraction of the calories.

Stuffed mushrooms

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Take large white mushrooms and stuff them with a medley of sauteed onion and shallot, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley and grated Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses. Hungry yet?

Peel ‘n’ eat shrimp

If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, try this peel ‘n’ eat shrimp recipe for large Mexican white shrimp steamed in a spicy beer reduction. They take time to marinate, so you’ll need to plan ahead.

Black bean hummus

Recipe: Black bean hummus

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Garbanzo beans may be the first thing you think of when it comes to hummus, but there are so many ways to switch up the flavors and character of this favorite dip. In addition to garbanzo beans -- also known as chickpeas -- add black beans to this variation, flavoring the dip with notes of garlic, tahini, lemon and cumin, along with a touch or more of cayenne for heat.

Ginger soy chicken wings

Recipe: Ginger soy chicken wings

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

The crunchy, deep-fried wings are glazed in a sticky-sweet soy reduction that gets its tang from fresh ginger. No dipping sauce necessary.

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