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

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

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More than half a billion pounds of bacon are produced in the U.S. each year. You don't want to know how many calories and fat grams that adds up to!

crazy-good turkey taco meatloaf
PER SERVING (1/6th of loaf): 127 calories, 1g fat, 688mg sodium, 7g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2g sugars, 22g protein

This turkey taco meatloaf is addictive! Once you start eating it, it's hard to stop. Luckily, it's super-low in calories and packed with good-for-you stuff.

Ingredients
1 pound raw extra-lean ground turkey
2 slices fat-free cheddar cheese
ВЅ cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
ВЅ cup canned sweet corn kernels
Вј cup chopped green bell peppers
Вј cup chopped onions
ВЅ cup salsa
ВЅ packet of taco seasoning mix, dry

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook peppers and onions for 3 minutes over medium heat in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, combine onions and peppers with turkey, corn, and seasoning mix. Spread half of the mixture evenly into the bottom of a loaf pan (about 9» Г- 5») sprayed with nonstick spray.

Layer the two slices of fat-free cheese on top of the mixture (try to keep slices away from the pan's edges). Evenly top with the remaining meat mixture.

Pour the salsa over the top of the loaf. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes.

Top loaf with shredded cheese. Return loaf to the oven and cook for another 15 minutes.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

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Meatloaf recipes first appeared in American cookbooks in the 1880s!

meat-lovers' cheesy pasta
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 301 calories, 3.5g fat, 1,277mg sodium, 20g carbs, 7.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 49g protein

Ingredients
1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki, Spaghetti Shape
3 ounces cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1ВЅ ounces ground-beef-style soy crumbles, thawed if previously frozen

Combine noodles, chicken, crumbles, cheese, tomato sauce, and garlic powder, and mix well.

Microwave entire dish for 1 additional minute. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Enjoy your feast!

MAKES 1 SERVING

HG Tip:
Sodium counters can save about 600mg of the stuff by using no-salt-added tomato sauce
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just remember to season it up!

phenomenal philly cheesesteak
PER SERVING (1 sandwich): 301 calories, 9g fat, 588mg sodium, 28g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 7g sugars, 26g protein

This Philly Cheesesteak is as good as (if not better than!) any you'd find ANYWHERE (including Philadelphia).

Ingredients
3 ounces raw lean filet beefsteak
1 hot dog bun
1 slice fat-free American cheese

MAKES 1 SERVING
STEAK 101—Tips 'n Tricks!
All steaks are NOT created equal. Know your beef. .