This is the text version of Hungry Girl.
To see the accompanying visuals and links, go to:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/tuesdaypreview.php?newsletterid=1493
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hungry Girl Today: 7.22.08
CHEW THE RIGHT THING
BITE IT!
HG's Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Skinny Dippin'!
No need to order a super-fatty version of this at a restaurant. Our Crazy-
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is GREAT, hot or cold. Serve it with raw
veggies and/or baked pita or tortilla chips! Mmmmm...
Ingredients:
One 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
One 14-oz. can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained very well and
chopped
One 8-oz. container fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
Half an 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping, divided
3 tbsp. minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Directions:
If you want to serve this dish hot, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and 3 tbsp. of
the parm-style topping. Add the salt and cayenne pepper, and then stir until
smooth.
In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the shallots and garlic over
medium heat until soft (1 - 2 minutes). Set aside.
To the large bowl, add spinach, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts and
garlic/shallot mixture. Stir well.
If serving dip cold, top with the remaining tbsp. of parm-style topping. If you
want to serve the dip hot, transfer to a casserole dish, top with the remaining
parm, and then bake for 30 minutes (or until bubbly).
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1/3 cup (1/8th of recipe)
Calories: 91
Fat: 1.5g
Sodium: 584mg
Carbs: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3.5g
Protein: 7g
POINTS® value 2*
FIGHT IT!
Spinach Artichoke Dip, Average
Dippity Don't!
Spinach... artichoke... mom'll be so proud that you're eating your
vegetables. But not even Popeye himself, having gone without spinach for a
year, would touch this. Ug-ug-ug-ug-ug! (FYI, that was Popeye laughter.) But
dont go blaming the veggies in that dip. Its the pool of caloric ooze theyre
swimming in that's at fault, full of fatty ingredients like parmesan cheese,
sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese. They should call it artery-choke
dip! BTW, once you factor in the greasy chips the stuff comes served with, an
appetizer-sized order can have anywhere from 905 calories, 36g fat, 74g
carbs, and a POINTS® value of 20* (hello, Chili's!) to 1,439 calories, 80g fat,
110g carbs, and a POINTS® value of 35* (we're embarrassed for you, Mimi's
Café!!!). But, we gotta admit, that stuff is sooooooo gooey 'n good. And
SOME kooky person at the table usually orders it -- that's where things can
go wrong. Next time you're faced with the temptation to stick your head in
that bowl of restaurant silliness, just head on home to whip up our equally
tasty alternative. You could have 10 baked tortilla chips with a full 1/3-cup
serving of our dip for only about 168 calories, 2.75g fat, 26g carbs, and a
POINTS® value of 3*. So go ahead and make it. Don't be Wimpy (get it?).
Serving Size: 1/3 cup (typical portion)
Calories: 220
Fat: 14.5g
Sodium: 440mg
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 1.5g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 7.5g
POINTS® value 5*
To see the accompanying visuals and links, go to:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/tuesdaypreview.php?newsletterid=1493
--
HEADS UP! Are you at or close to your goal weight thanks to Hungry Girl,
and willing to share your story with others? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
RIGHT NOW!!! Send us an email ASAP with ALL the details (and include a pic
if you can). Thanks!!!
Dip It Good! Find more freakishly good guilt-free dips (like our Yummy
Yummy Eggplant Goo!) in Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for
Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World. The book's in stores everywhere and just
a click away online!
CHEW ON THIS:
Today, July 22nd, is National Penuche Day. What the heck is penuche?!?
Okay, we just Googled it -- it's a fudge-like candy. Celebrate with our low-cal
fudge... Yay!
Share this email with dip-lovers across the globe. Click "send to a friend"
NOW!
https://www.hungry-girl.com/send/sendfriend.php?nid=1493&idate=07-
22-2008
*The Points® values for these products and/or recipes were calculated by
Hungry Girl and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe
or its manufacturer or developer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the
owner of the Points® registered trademark.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Subscribe:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/subscribe/subscribe.php
Privacy Policy:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/privacy/privacy.php
Terms & Conditions:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/privacy/terms.php
Unsubscribe:
https://www.hungry-girl.com/subscribe/unsubscribe.php