Yield: 2 sandwiches

Per serving: 430 calories, 37 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 3.8 g saturated fat, 5 g monounsaturated fat, 2.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 52 mg cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 785 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 26%.

Recipe provided by Elaine Magee; © 2006 Elaine Magee

Easy Hash Brown Patties

WebMD Weight Loss Clinic members: Journal as 1/4 cup "starchy foods with 1/2 tsp fat"

2 frozen hash brown patties (87 grams per patty)
1 teaspoon canola oil (or canola cooking spray)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• Microwave the frozen patties on HIGH for a minute to start them cooking.
• Brush both sides of each patty lightly with canola oil (or canola cooking spray). Start heating a medium, nonstick frying pan or skillet on high. Add the patties and cook until both sides are golden brown (4-5 minutes per side). Season the top of each patty with salt and freshly ground pepper as desired while the second side is browning.
• Serve with catsup.

Yield: 2 servings

Per serving: 90 calories, 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 2.3 g fat, .1 g saturated fat, 1.3 g monounsaturated fat, .7 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 40 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 23%.

Recipe provided by Elaine Magee; © 2006 Elaine Magee

Published September 15, 2006.

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