Hungry Girl 1-2-3 (25 page)

Place a 12-ounce (microwave-approved and pierced to vent) bag of slaw in a large microwave-safe bowl, and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Mix 1 cup sauce or soup into veggies and nuke for one additional minute. It’s like spaghetti for two!

Cheats:
Sprinkle with reduced-fat Parm-style grated topping and/or mix in some ground-beef-style soy crumbles. Yum!

Broccoli Cole Slaw + Fat-Free Broth

PER SERVING (1 cup dry slaw plus 1 cup broth): 40 calories, 0g fat, 545mg sodium, 6.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 3.5g protein

Steam your slaw slightly in a covered bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Add broth and microwave until hot. Your soup now has veggies. YES!!!

Cheats:
Toss in some chicken, shrimp, or Tofu Shirataki noodles.

Broccoli Cole Slaw + Fat-Free Liquid Egg Substitute

PER SERVING (1 cup dry slaw plus ¾ cup egg substitute): 115 calories, 0g fat, 370mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 20g protein

Ooooh…a no-hassle garden omelette! Just cook slaw until softened in a skillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Add egg substitute and scramble until cooked. SO easy!

Cheats:
Add a wedge of Laughing Cow Light or another low-fat cheese and/or top with salsa.

Float! Diet Orange Soda + Fat-Free Vanilla Ice Cream

PER SERVING (1½ cups soda plus ½ cup ice cream): 100 calories, 0g fat, 199mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 3g protein

Forget the soda fountain classic! Make your own dreamy float at home—YUM!

French Fries! LesserEvil Classic SeaSalt Krinkle Sticks + Ketchup

PER SERVING (about 1 cup Krinkle Sticks plus 2 tablespoons ketchup): 140 calories, 2.5g fat, 610mg sodium, 28g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars, 2g protein

No, really. They taste like crispy French fries. Next time that craving hits, grab a bag and your bottle of Heinz Ketchup. (Impostor catsups need not apply.) Pssst…Visit lesserevil.com to track down your Krinkles!

Quesadilla! Burrito-Size Flour Tortilla (with About 110 Calories) + Shredded Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese

PER SERVING (1 tortilla plus ¼ cup cheese): 153 calories, 2g fat, 580mg sodium, 23g carbs, 6g fiber, 1g sugars, 15g protein

Quesadillas only require a tortilla and cheese. Grab some fat-free shreds, a fibered-up tortilla, and a skillet. Heat ’n eat!

Cheats:
Live life on the edge…Top with fat-free sour cream and/or salsa.

Chips & Salsa! Burrito-Size Flour Tortilla (with About 110 Calories) + Salsa

PER SERVING (1 tortilla plus ¼ cup salsa): 126 calories, 2g fat, 696mg sodium, 26g carbs, 7g fiber, 3g sugars, 7g protein

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and cut a tortilla into triangles. Arrange on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray, and give the tops of the soon-to-be-chips a light mist of spray. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until crispy. Serve with salsa for dunking!

Cheats:
Sprinkle with seasonings of your choosing before baking!

Burrito! Burrito-Size Flour Tortilla (with About 110 Calories) + Fat-Free Refried Beans

PER SERVING (1 tortilla plus ½ cup beans): 217 calories, 2g fat, 814mg sodium, 42g carbs, 12g fiber, 2g sugars, 13g protein

Wrap up some warm refried beans in a tortilla. Now you have a burrito. (Hint: Microwave tortilla briefly first to keep it from cracking!)

Cheats:
Add shredded fat-free cheddar and/or top with salsa and fat-free sour cream.

Caramel Apples! Apple + Light Caramel Apple Dip

PER SERVING (1 medium apple plus 2 tablespoons dip): 180 calories, 1.75g fat, 76mg sodium, 47g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 30g sugars, 1g protein

Fast food places act like they invented apples dipped in caramel. Cut up your own fruit and dunk in light caramel dip. You rock!

Buffalo Wings! Boneless Skinless Lean Chicken Breast + Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

PER SERVING (5 ounces chicken plus 2 teaspoons sauce): 180 calories, 2g fat, 595mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 41g protein