OCTOPUS AND SEAWEED

Octopus and Seaweed image

Your hungry kids will squirm with delight when they get a look at these remarkable smiley sea creatures perched on a bed of seaweed.-Kerry Tittle, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles
4 hot dogs
5 drops liquid green food coloring, optional
Prepared mustard

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the noodles and contents of seasoning packet. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are tender., Meanwhile, add 4 in. of water to another large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cut each hot dog lengthwise into eight strips to within 2 in of one end. Drop into boiling water; cook until heated through., Add food coloring to noodles if desired. Drain if necessary. Place noodles on serving plates; top with a hot dog. Add eyes and mouth with dabs of mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.