Hungry Girl (41 page)
Authors: Lisa Lillien
Two 16-ounce bags frozen French-style green beans, thawed, drained, and thoroughly dried
Two 10.75-ounce cans Campbell's 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 ounce (about 25 pieces) onion-flavored soy crisps, crushed
DirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees.
Make sure green beans are thoroughly drained and completely dry—use a towel if you need to. Then place half of the green beans in a casserole dish (a 2- to 3-quart rectangular one works best).
Pour 1 can of the soup evenly on top of the layer of green beans. Place half of the sliced water chestnuts over the soup layer.
Cover with remaining green beans and then top with the rest of the soup. Evenly top with the remaining water chestnuts. Place dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
Top with crushed soy crisps and return dish to the oven for another 10 minutes or so, until crisps turn golden brown.
MAKES 10 SERVINGS
TOP ATE Party Survival Tips Hungry Girl's guide to food-happy festivities . . . 1. Never show up super-hungry. Eat something light before you head to the party. 2. Wear fitted party clothes. Doing so will help keep you from shamelessly stuffing too much food down your gullet! 3. Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water right before or right after you arrive at the party. This will help you feel fuller and curb cravings. 4. Don't eat anything during your first 20 to 30 minutes at the party. Mingle, socialize, and don't stand on top of the food. 5. Don't get caught empty-handed. Always have a drink in one hand (stick to no-cal beverages for most of the night!) and maybe a little clutch purse in the other. This way you'll be less likely to graze, because your hands will be full. 6. Don't deprive yourself. It's okay to enjoy some treats, just remember to do so in moderation. 7. Make a deal with yourself. Only after eating 5 pieces of something "good" (like veggies from the veggie tray), allow yourself to indulge in one piece of something "bad" (like cookies or candy). You'll likely fill up before you even hit round 2 of the bad stuff! 8. Watch what you drink. Eggnog, spiced cider, and hot cocoa can all be diet-busting disasters and a complete waste of calories. You are better off reaching for water or other no-calorie drinks. |
PER SERVING (3 heaping tablespoons): 72 calories, 1g fat, 310mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g sugars, 7g protein |
This dip is so good, it may actually bring tears to your eyes. It's great with pita chips, mixed into egg whites, or stirred into Tofu Shirataki noodles!
IngredientsOne 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
4 ounces canned sliced water chestnuts, chopped
4 ounces fat-free block cheese (any kind)
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
cup plus 2 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
¼ cup fat-free sour cream
1 ounce light soymilk
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper, to taste
DirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cook garlic and shallots over medium heat in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, until softened but not burned (a minute or two). Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt block cheese over a low flame with the soymilk, stirring occasionally.
Once cheese has melted and the mixture is well blended, add mayo, sour cream, and Parmesan. Stir until thoroughly mixed (still over low heat).
Next, add garlic, shallots, and water chestnuts and stir. Add spinach to the pot and mix thoroughly.
Spoon dip into a medium casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Voilà! Your spinach-y masterpiece is complete. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
For a pic of this recipe, see the photo insert. Yay!
HG HOLIDAY SHOCKER! |
What's a party without chips and dip? While that onion dip might seem like a good choice, be aware that just 2 measly little tablespoons contain about 60 calories and 6 grams of fat. That's only about 2 chips' worth! |
PER SERVING (1 cup): 98 calories, 2g fat, 382mg sodium, 13g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 6g protein |
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