Hungry Girl Hungry Girl 20-Minute Meals

Warm weather is almost here, and you know what that means? Most likely, it means we all want to spend lots of time outside enjoying it and less time in the kitchen. There’s no doubt that cooking is fun, great, and satisfying! Delicious recipes are a must any time of year—but for me, fast and simple are key during spring and summer. And I know I’m not alone here. Quick, healthy recipes that are easy to make—that’s exactly what Hungry Girl readers ask for most! This request is what inspired me to put together the magazine you’re holding in your hands… It’s packed with 80 recipes, most of which can be made in 20 minutes or less! Snackers, oven avoiders, Trader Joe’s fans, chicken lovers, and pretty much anyone who likes to…

sausage & apple kebabs TOTAL 5 MINUTES ½ OF RECIPE (1 SKEWER): 132 calories, 6.5g total fat (3g sat. fat), 400mg sodium, 5.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g sugars, 13g protein 3 oz. (about 1 link) fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced into coins½ cup apple chunks2 pieces Mini Babybel Light cheese, quartered 1. Place sausage in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, or until hot. 2. Alternately thread sausage, apple, and cheese onto 2 skewers. MAKES 2 SERVINGS turkey feta rollups PREP 5 MINUTES ENTIRE RECIPE: 133 calories, 3.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 509mg sodium, 7.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 15.5g protein 4 slices (about 2 oz.) reduced-sodium turkey breast, divided2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes (bagged or rinsed), divided2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese, divided 1. Stack 2 turkey slices on top of each other. Top with 1 Tbsp. tomatoes…

Southwest Salad Simple, but spot-on: black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, Cotija cheese, and tangy ranch dressing. It’s meatless, but if you’re looking for extra protein, there’s cooked chicken a few feet away in the refrigerator case. 1 CONTAINER (WITH DRESSING): 200 calories, 8g total fat SALADS Mexicali Inspired Salad with Chili Seasoned Chicken You want flavor? Here it is, with chili-seasoned chicken, corn, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pepitas, Asiago cheese, and a jalapeño Caesar dressing. DELISH! 1 CONTAINER (WITH DRESSING): 380 calories, 24g total fat Pacific Salad with Chicken Hello, yum! You get a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce, plus crunchy rice noodles, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds. The dressing is accurately described as divine! If you don’t see it at your local TJ’s, go for the similar Crisp Pasadena Salad. ½ CONTAINER (WITH DRESSING): 210 calories, 6g…

EGG BAKES TIPS SAVE ’EM FOR LATER! Let egg bakes cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. To freeze, tightly wrap each serving in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place in a sealable container or bag in the freezer. READY TO EAT? Wrap an egg bake in a paper towel. If refrigerated, microwave for 20 seconds, or until hot. If frozen, microwave at 50% power for 2–3 minutes, until hot. breakfast sausage sandwiches PREP 5 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES ⅙ OF RECIPE (1 SANDWICH): 281 calories, 9.5g total fat (4g sat. fat), 582mg sodium, 30g carbs, 7g fiber, 2g sugars, 22.5g protein ¾ cup (about 6 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute3 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese⅛ tsp. garlic powder⅛ tsp. onion powder1 dash salt1 dash black pepper1 cup roughly chopped mushrooms6 light English muffins6 frozen meatless or…

smoked salmon roll in a bowl PREP 10 MINUTES ENTIRE RECIPE: 275 calories, 15g total fat (2g sat. fat), 870mg sodium, 21.5g carbs, 9g fiber, 9.5g sugars, 17g protein 2 cups frozen riced cauliflower, thawed1½ tsp. seasoned rice vinegar1 tsp. sesame oil¾ cup seedless cucumber cut into matchstick-sized strips2 oz. roughly chopped smoked salmon with 300mg sodium or less per oz.1½ oz. (about ⅓ cup) sliced avocado¼ tsp. black sesame seeds¼ tsp. white sesame seeds Optional garnishes/sides: pickled ginger, wasabi 1. Place cauliflower in a medium bowl. Stir in vinegar and oil. 2. Top with remaining ingredients. MAKES 1 SERVING HG TIP: If you can’t find black sesame seeds, double up on the white sesame seeds. HG TIP: If you can’t find smoked salmon with 300mg or less, just choose the option with the least amount of sodium. chicken…

PRECOOKED CHICKEN Grilled, roasted, sliced… You can even find ready-to-eat chicken in a pouch, just like tuna! CANNED/POUCHED TUNA Speaking of tuna, stock up on both plain and flavored varieties. StarKist Tuna Creations will be your new BFFs! LOW-CARB TORTILLAS Look for versions with 100 calories or less and a nice dose of filling fiber. Hello, healthy wraps… LIGHT ENGLISH MUFFINS Use them all day long, from snacks to sandwiches. HG Tip: Pile ’em high, open-faced! BAGGED BROCCOLI SLAW AND COLESLAW These are like the stir-fry veggies of the no-cook world. And once they marinate with some sauce or dressing, they take on a tasty noodle-like consistency. CHOPPED SALAD KITS These timesavers make eating your veggies much easier. And since the ingredients are packed separately, you can modify the amounts however you like. HEARTS OF PALM…