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

Stuffed mushrooms may seem like a great option (they are vegetables, right?!), but just 6 small stuffed mushrooms at your average party can contain as much as 400 calories and 30 grams of fat! Yuck!
crazy-creamy crab-stuffed mushrooms
PER SERVING (4 mushrooms): 53 calories, 1g fat, 323mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 7g protein

Ingredients
12 medium (about 2 inches wide) brown mushroom caps
2 ounces drained white crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons fat-free cheese-flavored sprinkles

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and then dry them with a dry paper towel. Place, rounded-side down, on a baking dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray.
In a small dish, thoroughly combine all other ingredients. Evenly spoon crab mixture into the mushroom caps.
Place baking dish in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until mushrooms are hot. Enjoy the creamy, crab-tastic goodness!
MAKES 3 SERVINGS
yummy yummy eggplant goo
PER SERVING (Вј cup): 37 calories, 1g fat, 295mg sodium, 7g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 1g protein

This veggie-packed dip is a party must! It's great with warm pita pieces or cut-up veggies. But don't be surprised if you find some guests hovering over the bowl eating it straight. I keep this dish in the fridge and eat it in egg scrambles, on salads and sandwiches, and as a side dish. YUM!!! (Pssst. . it's not really a goo — I just liked the name!)

Ingredients
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, chopped
ВЅ red bell pepper, chopped
ВЅ yellow bell pepper, chopped
Вј cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
ВЅ tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Вј teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Arrange all vegetables in a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well.
Place pan in the oven and roast for about 40 minutes (until vegetables are tender), mixing occasionally.
Once cool enough to handle, place the contents of the pan into a blender with the tomato paste. Pulse several times until dip is chunky. (Do not process until smooth.)
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
i can't believe it's not sweet potato pie
PER SERVING (Вјth of pie): 113 calories, 0.5g fat, 263mg sodium, 26g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 5g protein

You may want to make a double batch of this stuff. It always goes fast at parties!

1 teaspoon cinnamon
ВЅ teaspoon vanilla extract
Вј teaspoon salt

cup miniature marshmallows

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Use a sharp knife to remove both ends of the squash. Peel squash and cut into large chunks, removing seeds.

Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with ВЅ inch of water. Place squash into the dish and cover. Microwave for about 8 minutes and then drain (squash should be tender enough to mash, but not overcooked).
With a potato masher, food processor, or fork, mash squash thoroughly. Measure out 2 generous cups, lightly packed, and place in a baking dish.
Add all ingredients except for the marshmallows to the dish. Mix ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir (squash should still be pulpy). Bake in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until solid and not liquidy.
Top the «pie» with mini marshmallows. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to brown. Allow to cool before serving.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
For b-nut squash cooking tips (and more squash-tastic recipes), visit the butternut squash section of the «Fun With. .» chapter on page 276!

HG HOLIDAY SHOCKER!

Sweet potato pie often has about 350 calories and 16 grams of fat per slice. And remember, it's just a SIDE DISH.
sassy veggie egg rolls
PER SERVING (2 pieces): 82 calories, 0.5g fat, 285mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 3g protein

Ingredients
12 large square egg roll wrappers
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped onions
ВЅ cup shredded carrots
ВЅ cup chopped bean sprouts
ВЅ cup chopped celery
ВЅ cup canned pineapple in juice, chopped
ВЅ cup canned sliced water chestnuts, chopped
Вј cup light or low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Salt and black pepper, to taste