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

Вѕ cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 cup bean sprouts
ВЅ cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons light or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (not packed)
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (found in the Asian foods aisle)
ВЅ teaspoon sesame oil

Directions
Combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic sauce, and sesame oil in a small dish. Mix well and set aside.
Bring a medium pot sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Place all ingredients, except for the scallions and lettuce leaves, into the pot. Add the prepared sauce and stir. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add scallions, cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.
Divide mixture evenly among the 6 lettuce «cups» and enjoy.
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
weeeee. . veggie wheels!
PER SERVING (6 pieces): 143 calories, 2.5g fat, 506mg sodium, 27g carbs, 10g fiber, 3g sugars, 10g protein

ВЅ cup fresh spinach (stems removed)
1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 tablespoon fat-free cream cheese
Вј teaspoon ranch seasoning mix, dry

Directions
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and mixed thoroughly.
Microwave tortilla until slightly warm. Lay the tortilla on a flat surface and evenly spread cream cheese mixture on top of it.
Place spinach, red peppers, scallions, and tomatoes evenly over cheese layer. Very tightly roll the tortilla up from one end to the other, creating a pinwheel of layers, as opposed to a burrito. Wrap the tortilla securely in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
When you're ready to eat, remove the plastic wrap and cut off both ends of the wrap (where the tortilla does not fully wrap around). Slice the rest of the wrap into 6 circular pieces. Enjoy!
MAKES 1 SERVING
HG Tip: Try making a bunch of these cute rolls, and put together a big tray for your next party. They'll be a hit!
More Tips 'n Tricks for Burning Calories at the Office!
Remember, the more calories you burn, the more HG recipes you can enjoy. .

Use the restroom on a different floor and take the stairs to get there.

Walk as much as possible—hand-deliver documents and visit people in their offices down the hall instead of calling them.

Set your cell phone alarm to go off every few hours to remind you to walk around a little bit—get moving!
rockin' shrimp pad thai
PER SERVING (ВЅ of recipe): 242 calories, 3g fat, 1,101mg sodium, 29g carbs, 9g fiber, 11g sugars, 27g protein

This Pad Thai is as good as any I've ever tasted — and it is insanely low in fat and calories compared to the real thing!

Ingredients
2 packages House Foods Tofu Shirataki, Fettuccine Shape
4 ounces cooked medium shrimp
2 cups chopped broccoli
1ВЅ cups bean sprouts
Вѕ cup chopped scallions
ВЅ cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons light or low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (found in the Asian foods aisle)
1 teaspoon reduced-fat peanut butter
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)

Never worked with Tofu Shirataki before? Turn to page 261 for helpful hints!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS
HG Tip!
Find yourself starved by dinnertime if you eat lunch early, but notice your stomach's growling all morning if you wait 'til late afternoon? Split your lunch up into two mini meals for all-day energy and ultimate satisfaction.
mexi-tato
PER SERVING (1 potato): 277 calories, 0.5g fat, 618mg sodium, 55g carbs, 8g fiber, 3g sugars, 12g protein

Ingredients
1 medium (8-ounce) baking potato
2 tablespoons fat-free liquid non-dairy creamer
2 tablespoons shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
Вј cup canned black beans
ВЅ teaspoon taco seasoning mix, dry
2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
Optional topping: fat-free sour cream

Directions
Pierce potato in several places with a fork. Next, peel the skin off of the top of the potato only. Place potato, peeled side up, in the microwave and cook for 6 to 8 minutes (until tender). Wait 2 minutes before removing potato from the microwave.
Gently remove all of the pulp from the potato and place it in a microwave-safe dish. Set the empty shell aside. Add the creamer, cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the potato pulp and stir. Microwave mixture for 45 seconds and stir again.
Next, heat black beans in the microwave.
Place half of the cheesy potato mixture in the potato shell and then top with half of the black beans. Repeat.
Top potato with tomatoes and scallions and, if desired, sour cream. Dig in!
MAKES 1 SERVING
TOP ATE Fatty, High-Cal Sandwich Disasters
It's sandwich insanity. .
1. Tuna Melt (800 calories and 50g fat!)
2. Bacon Cheeseburger (775 calories and 45g fat!)
3. Reuben (750 calories and 40g fat!)
4. Meatball Sub (675 calories and 30g fat!)
5. Turkey Club (700 calories and 35g fat!)
6. Grilled Cheese (650 calories and 45g fat!)
7. Fried Fish Sandwich (600 calories and 30g fat!)
8. Philly Cheesesteak (750 calories and 35g fat!)
Nutritional information based on averages.