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<br><br>Hungry Girl Today: 12.3.09
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<br><br>These three recipes are some of the most beloved in Hungry Girl history. But 
<br><br>having made them about a BAZILLION times since their respective debuts, 
<br><br>we've discovered little tips, tricks, and tweaks that we think are worth 
<br><br>sharing. Because we like you! 
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<br><br>Bake-tastic Butternut Squash Fries 2.0
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<br><br>PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe): 125 calories, <0.5g fat, 158mg sodium, 33g 
<br><br>carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars, 3g protein -- POINTS&reg; value 2*
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<br><br>Getting baked butternut-squash spears crispy in the oven can be a bit of a 
<br><br>challenge. This newly improved recipe will show you the way...
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<br><br>Ingredients:
<br><br>1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds -- large enough to yield 20 oz. once 
<br><br>peeled & sliced)
<br><br>1/8 tsp. coarse salt
<br><br>Optional: additional coarse salt 
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<br><br>Directions:
<br><br>Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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<br><br>Slice the ends off the squash, and then cut it in half widthwise. Peel squash 
<br><br>with a vegetable peeler or carefully with a knife. Cut the round bottom piece 
<br><br>in half lengthwise and remove seeds. 
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<br><br>Using a crinkle cutter or a knife, carefully cut squash into spears/French-fry 
<br><br>shapes. (For exact nutritionals, measure out and use 20 oz.) Pat spears 
<br><br>firmly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Sprinkle evenly with salt. 
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<br><br>Lay spears out on a layer of paper towels, and let stand for at least 5 
<br><br>minutes, to allow the salt to draw out any excess moisture. Then pat with 
<br><br>paper towels again. If you like, sprinkle with additional salt.
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<br><br>Spray a broiler pan, a baking rack placed over a baking sheet, or a baking 
<br><br>sheet with nonstick spray, and then lay spears flat on it. (Use two pieces of 
<br><br>bakeware, if needed.) 
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<br><br>Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, and then carefully flip spears. Bake for 
<br><br>about 20 minutes longer, until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. 
<br><br>Enjoy!
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<br><br>MAKES 2 SERVINGS
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<br><br>Lord of the Onion Rings 2.0
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<br><br>PER SERVING (entire recipe): 155 calories, 1g fat, 515mg sodium, 41g carbs, 
<br><br>16g fiber, 7g sugars, 9g protein -- POINTS&reg; value 2*
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<br><br>Originally, we were pretty laid back about the amount of spices in this recipe. 
<br><br>These days, we're not taking any chances. No one likes under-seasoned 
<br><br>onion rings...
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<br><br>Ingredients:
<br><br>1 large onion 
<br><br>1/2 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
<br><br>1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
<br><br>1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or more to taste
<br><br>1/8 tsp. onion powder, or more to taste
<br><br>1/8 tsp. salt, or more to taste
<br><br>Black pepper, to taste
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<br><br>Directions:
<br><br>Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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<br><br>Slice the ends off the onion and remove its outer layer. Cut onion into 1/2-
<br><br>inch-wide slices, and separate into rings. Set aside.
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<br><br>Using a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like 
<br><br>consistency. Season the crumbs with spices and transfer to a plate. 
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<br><br>Fill a small bowl with egg substitute. Prepare a baking sheet (or two, if you 
<br><br>have a lot of rings) by spraying with nonstick spray. Set aside.
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<br><br>Pop-Up Tip! For this next step, try using tongs or a fork to dip the rings into 
<br><br>the egg substitute and cereal crumbs -- it'll keep your fingers from getting 
<br><br>eggy & crumb-covered. (Don't pierce the rings with the fork; just balance 
<br><br>them on it.)
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<br><br>One at a time, dunk each ring in egg substitute, give it a shake to remove 
<br><br>any excess, and then coat it in the seasoned crumbs. Evenly place rings on 
<br><br>the baking sheet(s).
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<br><br>Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, carefully flipping rings over about 
<br><br>halfway through. Enjoy! 
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<br><br>MAKES 1 SERVING
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<br><br>HG FYI! You'll only need about 1/4 cup egg substitute to coat your rings, but 
<br><br>using 1/2 cup makes it soooo much easier.
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<br><br>Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo 2.0
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<br><br>PER SERVING (entire recipe): 99 calories, 4g fat, 376mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 
<br><br>4g fiber, 1g sugars, 5.5g protein -- POINTS&reg; value 2*
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<br><br>Honesty time! While the original recipe calls for half a cheese wedge, we 
<br><br>pretty much NEVER do that anymore. Plus we've included some top-notch 
<br><br>Tofu Shirataki tips here... 
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<br><br>Ingredients:
<br><br>1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Noodle Substitute
<br><br>1 tsp. fat-free sour cream
<br><br>2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
<br><br>1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
<br><br>Salt and black pepper, to taste
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<br><br>Directions:
<br><br>Use a strainer to rinse and drain shirataki noodles well. Pat dry. In a 
<br><br>microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Dry as 
<br><br>thoroughly as possible, using paper towels. Cut noodles up a bit, using 
<br><br>kitchen shears if you've got 'em. 
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<br><br>Add sour cream, grated topping, and cheese wedge, breaking cheese wedge 
<br><br>into pieces as you add it. Microwave for 1 minute.
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<br><br>Stir well and then season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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<br><br>MAKES 1 SERVING
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<br><br>HG Heads Up! Check out this awesome HG video for the 411 on where to find 
<br><br>Tofu Shirataki noodles!!!
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