Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

Directions

In a covered dish, microwave butternut squash pieces with Вј cup of water for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain excess water and then mash squash with the milk. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Place mashed squash in a medium bowl. Next, sprinkle corn over the squash.

Prepare «chicken» patty according to package directions, in the microwave or in a pan with nonstick spray, and then cut into small pieces.

Place patty pieces on top of the corn-topped squash. Drizzle with gravy. Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

ooey-gooey chili cheese nachos
PER SERVING (1/6 th of recipe): 216 calories, 3.5g fat, 671mg sodium, 36g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugars, 13g protein

These nachos are soooo good. And the cheese sauce can be used in tons of other recipes, too. Don't forget that!

Ingredients
One 7-ounce bag baked tortilla chips
1 cup low-fat turkey or veggie chili
Вѕ cup salsa
ВЅ cup light soymilk
3 ounces fat-free block cheddar cheese
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Directions

Place all three cheeses in a saucepan with the soymilk. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue until all cheeses have melted and your cheese sauce is thoroughly mixed and hot.

Prepare chili according to package directions. Microwave chips in a bowl until warm and then spread them out on a large platter.

Pour your cheese sauce over the chips. Top with chili. Spoon salsa and sour cream on top and, voilГ, your nachos are ready!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

For a pic of this recipe, see the photo insert. Yay!

bake-tastic butternut squash fries
PER SERVING (ВЅ of recipe): 125 calories, 0.5g fat, 158mg sodium, 33g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars, 3g protein

Warning: You may become addicted to these fries and find yourself making them daily once you try 'em!