Best Hgs Faux Fried Fabulous Calamari Ww Points Recipes

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HG'S FAUX-FRIED & FABULOUS CALAMARI - WW POINTS = 4



Hg's Faux-Fried & Fabulous Calamari - Ww Points = 4 image

For those who actually like Calamari (not me!)....anyway, here's one from Hungry Girl: "Calamari Me! Think it's IMPOSSIBLE to enjoy guilt-free "fried" calamari? It's NOT!"

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving of calamari, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces squid rings, raw (not breaded)
1/4 cup Fiber One cereal (original)
3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs (like the kind by Progresso)
2 tablespoons liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper, to taste
reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
lemon wedge
low-fat marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One cereal to a breadcrumb-like consisten cy. Pour crumbs into a plastic container that has an airtight lid (or into a sealable plastic bag). Add panko, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Add as much pepper as you like. Seal and shake to mix thoroughly.
  • Make sure calamari rings are as dry as possible. (Use a paper towel to soak up moisture.) Place them in a dish, and pour egg substitute over them. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Transfer rings to the crumb mixture, and secure lid or seal bag. Shake until rings are thoroughly coated, and then place rings on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. Open any rings that are sticking to themselves.
  • Bake calamari in the oven for 15 minutes, flipping them about halfway through, until firm and fully cooked. If you like, sprinkle with Parm-style topping and serve with lemon wedges and/or marinara sauce. YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 280.4, Sodium 901.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 26.5

HG'S FIBER-IFIC FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS - WW POINTS = 5



Hg's Fiber-Ific Fried Chicken Strips - Ww Points = 5 image

I recently purchased the new Hungry Girl Cookbook and this is one of the recipes that I really want to try. It uses ground Fiber One Cereal to make the "breading." Here is what the book says: " Trust me, these chicken strips will quickly become a staple in your diet. (The serving size is huge, so feel free to save some for later!)."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 chicken strips, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, raw, lean, cut into 8 strips
1/2 cup all-bran cereal (Fiber One original)
1/4 cup fat free egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Using a blender or food processor, grind the cereal to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add garlic salt and black pepper to crumbs. Place crumbs in one small dish and egg substitute in another.
  • Next, coat raw chicken - first with egg and then with crumbs. Place strips on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Add a light mist of nonstick spray on top and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 10 minutes and then turn strips over. Spritz with another light mist of nonstick spray and cook for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and crumb coating looks crispy. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 294.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 50.8

HG'S SOUTHWESTERN SURPRISE - WW POINTS = 3



Hg's Southwestern Surprise - Ww Points = 3 image

I recently purchased the new Hungry Girl Cookbook and this is one of the first recipes that I am going to try. Here is what the book says: "Not to sound like a cheesy commercial, but this soup is so thick, it "eats like a meal." It's almost too easy to prepare a super-sized batch, and it tastes even better the next day! (HG Tip: Freeze leftovers in individual servings for microwavable, super-filling, guilt-free snacks)." UPDATE NOTE 9/7/2008: I made this recipe today for dinner but I made just a couple changes: 1) I used 16 ounces Perdue Ground Chicken (hubby wanted more meat!) and 2) I cooked it all in my crockpot on Low for about 8 hours. Hubby and I had it for dinner and it was awesome! I posted a picture also. The change to the ground chicken changed the points value to 4 points per generous 1 cup serving. I hope you all enjoy as much as we did!

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 12 generous cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces extra lean ground beef, cooked, drained
1 (16 ounce) package corn kernels, frozen, sweet corn
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed & drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1/4 cup onion, minced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour the tomatoes and corn into a large pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow soup to sit for at least 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

FRIED CALAMARI



Fried Calamari image

This crowd-pleasing appetizer couldn't be easier to prepare at home. You can find fresh squid at most seafood markets or in the freezer section.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds cleaned squid
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Thoroughly pat the squid dry with paper towels. Slice the bodies into 1/2-inch-thick rings and lay on a paper towel-lined baking sheet along with the tentacles; pat completely dry.
  • Fill a large saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚F. Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the squid in the flour to coat. Transfer the squid to a plate, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Working in batches, fry the squid in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on clean paper towels.
  • Serve the squid with warm marinara sauce and lemon wedges.

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