Surprising Ingredients for Easy Guilt-Free Cooking (Stock Up!)
No time for chit chat. Hungry Girl's got the best items for quick-n-easy, low-calorie, high-enjoyment cooking. Check it out!
Canned Pure Pumpkin
PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 40 calories, 0.5g fat, 5mg sodium, 10g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 1g protein
That's right, people. It's great for much more than pies, so don't wait 'til Thanksgiving to get it. This stuff is an incredible ingredient: It adds fiber, cuts fat, and is super-tasty in a ton of unexpected recipes.
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HG's Yum Yum Brownie Muffins
HG's The Whole Enchilada Chicken Soup
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
PER SERVING (1/4 cup): 20 calories, 0g fat, 115mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 1g protein
With WAY less salt than standard supermarket tomato sauce, this is a great base for saucy dishes. Season it up, and look for herb-enhanced varieties!
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HG's EZ Cheesy Lasagna for Two
Fiber One Bran Cereal (original)
PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 60 calories, 1g fat, 105mg sodium, 25g carbs, 14g fiber, 0g sugars, 2g protein
This cereal has changed lives. Not just because it's loaded with fiber, but also because it's INVALUABLE for creative recipes that'll attack your cravings for fried food. We grind it, season it, and use it as a breadcrumb-crust to "faux-fry" otherwise fatty deep-fried items. Baking is SO much better than frying.
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HG's Lord of the Onion Rings
HG's San Diego Baja-Style Fish Tacos
Pillsbury Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet
PER SERVING (1/6 of package): 120 calories, 6g fat, 300mg sodium, 16g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 2g protein
If we could marry a can of dough without being ridiculed by the masses, we would propose TODAY. It's the most versatile thing around. Great for easy recipes that'll thrill your family and friends. Seriously, there's nothing it can't do. (Except our taxes.)
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HG's Ba Na Na Crazy Caramel Shortcakes
HG's Egga-Pinwheels
Broccoli Cole Slaw
PER SERVING (1 cup): 25 calories, 0g fat, 25mg sodium, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugars, 2g protein
Don't give us that look. You can do SO much with this shredded broccoli mix. Stir-fry it with sauce and other items, steam it and top with crushed tomatoes and grated Parm, add it to broth-based soup for a fast veggie boost... or just use one of these recipes. The point is, it rules!
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HG's I Heart Apple Slaw
HG's Mmmm-azing Moo Shu
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