4 Guilt-Free Ways to Make Your Favorite Comfort Foods

PT KONTAK PERKASA FUTURES - Fall marks the beginning of comfort-food season, that time of year when early sunsets and crisp weather have you eschewing lighter meals in favor warm, hearty dishes that satisfy (eaten in front of the fireplace while wearing a cozy sweater, of course!). But although some fall foods are definite calorie bombs, you can get the comfort you crave from a healthy, waistline-friendly dish with just a few recipe tweaks.

Here are four family-friendly picks to try this week:
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PT KONTAK PERKASA FUTURES - Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: Who doesn't love mac n’ cheese? This version from Recipe Rehab's Chef Vikki is made with 100 percent pureed butternut squash, which adds great creamy flavor and a familiar cheesy color that kids love. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to make.

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Sirloin Portobello Stew: Beef stew is a fall classic, but some versions are heavy (especially if served with a side of biscuits!). This quick-and-easy — ready in under 30 minutes — version uses sirloin steak and nutrient-rich veggies to create a high-protein meal that's packed with delicious flavor but light on calories, fat, and sodium.

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Pasta With Eggplant Tomato Sauce: If you love eggplant Parmesan, but hate feeling full and heavy afterward, this lightened-up dish is for you. It has all the delicious Italian taste but uses lots of vegetables (and just a dash of Parmesan) to keep calories low — around 260 per serving.

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: Fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked cookies this weekend — but keep your sweet treats healthy with this easy recipe, which uses oatmeal, whole-wheat flour, walnuts, and cinnamon to help keep taste high and calories low. Yum!

Source : everydayhealth.com