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Guilt-Free Pasta Recipes, Low-Calorie Spaghetti Swaps. Taco-rific Spaghetti Squash Bake 1/6th of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups): 230 calories, 8.5g fat, 630mg sodium, 22.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 18.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 6* This recipe features spaghetti squash, not actual spaghetti noodles. We DARE you to be disappointed with this zesty, comfort-food creation... Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash (about 4.5 lbs.) 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 12 oz. raw lean ground turkey 4 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese 1 cup chunky salsa 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Microwave squash for 3 - 4 minutes, until soft enough to cut. Halve lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Meanwhile, bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Remove the pan with the baked squash from the oven, and reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Use a fork to scrape out squash strands. Skinny Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting. What can be cuter than mini turkey meatloaves topped with skinny mashed potato "frosting". A family friendly meal everyone will love (and no one will guess there are vegetables hiding in the meatloaf)! I'm not sure where the original concept for meatloaf cupcakes was born, but I saw this idea on Home Cooking Rocks and I knew I wanted to make my own skinny version.

Since my turkey burgers with zucchini are such a smashing success, I decided to make them with shredded zucchini. The mashed potato frosting is basically my skinny garlic mashed potatoes made with fresh thyme which really compliments the meatloaf. I highly recommend using double metal liners, they hold up well with the meat, and if you want to re-heat leftovers, you can simply take the metal part off and pop them in the microwave. Another thing I should mention, I made these in the afternoon because I wanted good light for the shot.

Ingredients: For the Meatloaf Cupcakes: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Makes 12. Chicken Parmesan I. Turnip the Disco Fries. Think you don't like turnips? This swap for a Jersey diner classic just may change your mind. They blend seamlessly with sliced potatoes, saving you tons of carby calories! Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. turnips (about 2 medium turnips) One 12-oz. russet potato 3 slices fat-free American cheese, torn into strips 1/2 cup jarred fat-free or nearly fat-free chicken gravy Optional seasonings: salt and black pepper Optional topping: chopped chives Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut turnips and potato into French-fry-shaped spears and lay them on the sheets. Flip spears. Place gravy in a small nonstick pot, and set temperature to low. Serve fries with gravy. Makes 2 servings 1/2 of recipe: 284 calories, 1g fat, 913mg sodium, 58g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 15.5g sugars, 13g protein For more Tips & Tricks from Hungry Girl, sign up for the daily email!

Like Hungry Girl on Facebook! Follow HG on Twitter! Hungry Girl To The MAX! Miracle Mashies. Save some starchy carbs by mixing cauliflower with your mashed potatoes. No one will even know it's in there. Go on with your sneaky self! Ingredients One 12-oz. russet potato 3 cups cauliflower florets 3 tbsp. fat-free half & half 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread 1/4 tsp. salt, or more to taste Optional seasoning: black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cubed potato to boiling water. Drain and transfer cauliflower and potato to a large bowl. Makes 5 servings 1/5th of recipe (about 2/3 cup): 82 calories, 1g fat, 168mg sodium, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein For more Tips & Tricks from Hungry Girl, sign up for the daily email! Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Gyros and Spanakopita Recipes.

Spanakopita 'Panadas 1/6th of recipe (1 empanada): 155 calories, 6g fat, 455mg sodium, 19.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g sugars, 5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* We ditched the traditional layers of fillo for our favorite dough in a tube, which resulted in a tasty fusion of spanakopitas and empanadas! Just TRY not to fall in love with these cheesy spinach pockets... Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 8 cups chopped spinach leaves 1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tbsp. low-fat or light ricotta cheese 2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Add spinach and garlic to the skillet with the onion. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl, and blot away excess moisture. Roll out dough into a large rectangle of even thickness. Carrot vs. Broccoli. Broiled Chicken With Peppers Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Spinach and Egg Sandwiches Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Directions Preheat the broiler. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on one half of a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Broil the tomatoes until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Remove from the broiler. Arrange the English muffins on the other half of the baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.

Top the tomatoes with the cheese. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos. Acquired Life: Veggie Pizza. The Great Greek Pizza. Whole-wheat pitas are perfect for making single-serving pizzas. And this pizza's got Mediterranean flair. Opa! Ingredients 1 stick light string cheese 1/2 cup thawed-from-frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry 2 tbsp. crumbled fat-free feta cheese 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic 1 high-fiber pita 3 tbsp. canned crushed tomatoes 2 thin slices red onion, rings separated and halved 1 tbsp. sliced black olives 4 slices plum tomato Dash dried oregano or 1/4 tsp. fresh oregano Optional seasonings: salt and black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Break string cheese into thirds and place in a blender or food processor -- blend at high speed until shredded. In a medium bowl, mix spinach, feta cheese, and garlic.

Lay pita on the baking sheet and spread with crushed tomatoes, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with onion, olives, and tomato, and sprinkle with oregano. Bake until hot and lightly browned, 10 - 12 minutes. Makes 1 serving For more Tips & Tricks from Hungry Girl, sign up for the daily email! Salsa-Roasted Salmon. Michael Chiarelloʼs Fusilli Michelangelo with Roasted Chicken. Try Kitchen View! Take your computer to the kitchen and view this recipe full-screen, with step-by-step directions.

Enter Kitchen View 1 Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl. Bring balsamic vinegar, sugar, and 3 tablespoons water to a boil. Pour over tomatoes; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and slice. 2 Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup cooking water and drain. 3 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightened-Up Macaroni & Cheese. Try Kitchen View! Take your computer to the kitchen and view this recipe full-screen, with step-by-step directions. Enter Kitchen View 1 Preheat oven to 425°F.

Spray an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. 2 Bring a medium-size pot filled 2/3 with water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Set aside in a medium bowl. 3 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cauliflower, onion, and garlic. Cover with water. Wonton Soup Recipe. Saucy Chick BBQ Nachos. Nachos are great. BBQ chicken is great. Now try them together... WOW! It's like a taste explosion in your mouth. The baked tortilla chips keep the fat count way down... Ingredients 4 oz. 10 oz. canned 98% fat-free chunk white chicken breast in water, drained and flaked 1/2 cup BBQ sauce with 45 calories or less per 2-tbsp. serving 1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. chopped scallions Optional topping: fat-free sour cream Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spread out tortilla chips on the platter or sheet. In a small bowl, mix chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Bake until toppings are hot, 8 - 10 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions, and enjoy! Makes 5 servings PER SERVING (1⁄5th of recipe, about 12 loaded nachos): 229 calories, 3g fat, 875mg sodium, 26g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars, 21g protein For more Tips & Tricks from Hungry Girl, sign up for the daily email!

Homemade Spinach Manicotti. The secret to irresistible manicotti is to make them from scratch with homemade crespelles, which are basically Italian crepes. These are filled with spinach, egg and three cheeses and topped with homemade sauce. Filling and delicious! Homemade Spinach ManicottiGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 8 • Serving Size: 2 manicotti • Old Points: 8 pts • Points+: 10 pts Calories: 376.50 • Fat: 18 g • Protein: 24.7 g • Carb: 29.1 g • Fiber: 3.2 g Ingredients: 16 oz part skim ricotta cheese2 cups 2% milk reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/2 cup)1 large egg10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and drained1/4 cup Parmesan Reggianosalt and pepper 16 crespelles 32 oz marinara sauce or Filetto di Pomodoro Directions: Preheat oven to 375°.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll. Healthy turkey and veggie chili - Snixy Kitchen. With my head buried in books for the past few weeks I’ve had very little time to emerge to make dinner. On days when I decide crackers aren’t substantial enough for a full meal, I usually heat up Trader Joe’s tomato soup, toss together some semblance of a salad, or bake chicken thighs…OR beg Lucas to figure out dinner because I’ve waited so long that I’m now officially hangry. So, I shamefully admit that this is the first real meal I’ve actually cooked in a few weeks. When Lucas walked in to the smells of various spices wafting through the air last week (yes, I’m behind), he grinned, “it’s been awhile since you cooked!” And OH. MY. I grew up with microwaved canned turkey chili. This healthy spin on turkey and veggie chili knocks that canned version out of the ballpark, getting even more rich and flavorful as leftovers the next day.

Shortly after my cooking comeback, Lucas boarded a plane to China to prep for the launch of the iPhone 5. More from Snixy Kitchen: Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls. The Donut Effect. There’s a little something I like to call the “Donut Effect”. I eat pretty healthy most of the time. I feel like I’m always trying to convince you guys of that since you’ve seen what I post on here, but I really do. Don’t get me wrong…I treat myself everyday to a little something. But when I’ve been really watching it for a while I inevitably break down and indulge in something sweet…like a donut. From there, it’s pretty much a downward spiral. I fell victim to the “Donut Effect” this weekend. These Spinach Lasagna Rolls come from Gina at Skinny Taste and honestly everything I’ve tried of hers is good and healthy.

I was amazed that my boys ate the spinach part without even flinching. Roll ‘em up. Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Notes Adjust calories and points if you add chicken. adapted from Skinny Taste. Healthy Spicy Beef and Black Bean Chili. It’s the 3rd day of the New Year…how are you holding up? Are you still sticking to your resolutions? I thought for once I wouldn’t have to lose weight this New Year. I held my ground until mid-December when my husband’s family came for Christmas and then it was an eating free for all. I tried as hard as I could to not water down my calories with healthy things like vegetables. I considered it my personal responsibility to taste every dish at every holiday party AND every treat on every holiday plate from my neighbors and friends. Soooo….I have a couple of elle bees to lose.

I’m not going to be too hard on myself. People always think that if you are trying to eat healthy you have to stick to chicken and fish. ) and one serving of this chili is 298 calories. Healthy Spicy Beef and Black Bean Chili Ingredients Instructions Cook beef in a medium pot on medium high heat until browned. Notes. Sausage Phyllo Rolls Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and keep nearby. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, until the mushroom mixture is very tender, about 8 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the turkey, cream cheese, and Cheddar until well blended. Place 1 sheet of phyllo with the short side facing you on a work surface. Spray the rolls generously with nonstick cooking spray and bake until the rolls until lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Per Serving: Calories 220; Total Fat 10 g; (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 3 g, Poly Fat 0.6 g) ; Protein 10 g; Carb 23 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 26 mg; Sodium 555 mg Food Network Kitchens created this lightened-up recipe from a user submission. Click here to submit a recipe to be made over. Beef Taco Salad with Chunky Tomato Dressing Recipe : Ellie Krieger. Mashed Potato Skins Recipe : Rachael Ray.

Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tomatillos and Queso Fresco Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Roman-style Chicken Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis. Loaded Baked Potato Soup | amyBITES. Healthy Mexican Recipes - Easy Healthy Mexican Recipes. Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze Recipe : Bobby Flay. The Creative Pot: Summer Veg Potato Bake. Homemade Non Separating Almond Milk.