I am participating in Six Word Saturday, hosted by Cate at Show My Face.
Even though it may be healthier,It is still pretty darn good!
I was craving a plate of decadent, cheesy lasagne the other day. Just a few days after the doctor told Uncle Lynn that his cholesterol was high and he needed to lose a few. So, being a good wife, I made a few changes. Decided to take one for the team, as it were.
The promise of lasagne drew boys who hadn't had dinner with us on a Monday night in ages! No one knew but me that substitutions were made. I was the only one not necessarily looking forward to dinner!
The low fat, spinach-filled, egg beater, low glycemic index carb noodle lasagne was a big hit!
When the boys second helpings were gone, and plates were empty, Uncle Lynn asked "Should we tell them?"
The only response was "Cool. Tastes just like the regular stuff."
So now, I'm out to look for more ways to eat healthier. Guess I was the one who was the worst skeptic!
15 comments:
Oh, don't you just LOVE when a plan comes together? I've been doing the low fat Weight Watchers thing for a year and have been enjoying learning how to make substitutions for old comfort food favorites. We did a low fat lasagna too that everybody loved. Care to share your recipe? You can never have too many figure friendly recipes in your diet arsenal. Email me?
Alix from Casa Hice
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PS: That photo literally made me smack my lips!
~sounds oh so deliciious...always on a mission to try healthier and i have been known to sneak or swap ingrediants in...but most of mine remain a secret...cause if i tell the little ones say...well i did not really like it so much...ha! thats why you just ate so much...keep up the healthy work...and may you be graced with the presence of your children more often...brightest blessings~
yummy!
have a great weekend!
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xoxo,
fickle
That looks SO yummy!!! :)
Wow!! Good for you:-)
Love when that happens. I've been doing the same type of thing for awhile now - my kids definitely do NOT need to lose any weight, although mom and dad could stand to (and we are trying)
Not sure what you used for the meat, but one of the things I have done is incorporate some TVP (textured vegetable protein) into meat dishes. My hubby is a meat and potatoes man - so I was a bit worried - but even he doesn't realize when I do it. Maybe because I use a 50/50 mix of Morning Star Farms sausage crumbles and 90% ground beef. Anyway - every little bit helps.
Glad your experiement worked.
That's fantastic! I love pulling off substitutions like that. And when it tastes just as good, why not do something that's also good for us? It certainly LOOKS delicious.
Thanks for playing 6WS.
Recipe please!! Always looking for ways to avoid having a heart attack :)
I want the recipe!!! That looks so yummy!!!!!
Happy Six Word Saturday!!
~Autumn
This is making me hungry looking at it!
That looks so yummy and I was just thinking the other day about making some.
Happy 6WS
Caroline
Looks like you scored a big hit. Great substitution suggestions...keep up the good work.
Wow, that's great! My mouth is really watering. Cheese is pretty much my best friend...
Katie, from rooftop melodies
Ok...that looks yummy and you made me soo hungry for lasagna!
OH my gosh, I just drooled on myself a little! Send some my way please :)
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