Hi all;

I am looking for slider foods that are actually good for us.

I love Hormel Chili with Beans- individual servings for 190 cal with 14 grms of Protein. Love 'em for lunch or munch. Nuke 'em and eat 'em.

What are your favorites?

Sadie

i like:

hummus

ff refried beans w/lf sour cream

cottage cheese

yogurt

ricotta bake

i only hit these up after a fill or not when feeling so hot - i try to keep with solid meals otherwise.

OMG- My Mom came to visit me a few weeks ago and made this dish for me. It's great!

Slice an eggplant- very thin...

Lay out slices on a baking sheet sprayed w/ cooking spray...

Take a brush and apply VERY small amount of EVOO or Veggie Oil to the tops...

Bake until tender... (just about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven)

While that's in the oven- Make a Marinara sauce...

(EVOO- Crushed Tomatoes- Garlic- Basil- salt & pepper)

In a square pan (or lasagna pan if you're making a lot)

Put small amt of sauce

Layer of Eggplant

Sauce

Eggplant etc...(should make 3 or 4 layers)

Sprinkle top with Parmigiana Cheese

Bake until browned (about 20 minutes)

It's "DIET"- because there is no Mozzarella or Ricotta or Breadcrumbs or Deep Frying!!! WooHooo!!!!!!!!!

There is a restaurant near me that makes a chicken "spread" that is the consistency of hummus. It is sooooo unbelievable. I also like Hormel firehouse chili with 2% mexican cheese sprinkled on top with a tablespoon of fat-free sour cream.....yummy! Great now I am hungry!

My band is probably a bit too tight -- I have trouble with solid foods most of the time.

I am losing weight pretty consistently so I don't want to loosen up my band. I'll get a bit of saline out when I hit goal.

Anyway that's why I'm asking about slider foods --i'm sick of all my choices- need some new ideas.

You gave me an idea-- put my chicken in my chopper and grind it up fine-- with some mayo-- that should work well. And hummus is a good idea.

I can eat crunchy stuff like nachos but nothing very soft like quesodillas or bread.

Thanks and success on your journey to all.

Sadie