Holiday Sams I Ams - Holiday Appetizer Recipes for Dieters

Pockets of holiday joy is about the only way that these delicious Sams I Ams can be described. And what an excellent way to use up those turkey leftovers once everyone grows tired of turkey sandwiches. Another plus to our recipe is that we've omitted the measurements of ingredients - all except the puff pastry amount, so that you can personally adjust the sizes of your Sams I Ams. So make them as full or as light as you wish. All of the ingredients are ultra low in calories and fat, except of course the puff pastry.

You will need the following ingredients for this diet-wise recipe:

Mushrooms - any variety, chopped or sliced

Turkey Breast, cooked, boned & either chopped or shredded

Spinach - fresh, chopped

Onions - fresh, chopped

Your Favorite Seasonings OR Light Sauce

Puff Pastry

Cooking Spray

Saute onions, mushrooms and spinach using cooking spray. Add chicken and spices. Next, roll out pastry dough and divide into 9 squares. Fill, then fold over into a triangle. Brush with 1 beaten egg if desired for a glossy sheen. Sprinkle tops with dried seasonings, if desired.

Bake as directed on puff pastry package.

Holiday Diet Wise Recipes:

From pies to turkey thighs, the following waist watcher tips will keep the joy in your holidays without blowing out your Diet Candle. Grab a martini glass filled with clear spring water and let's toast to a healthy season - no matter which holiday of the year we're celebrating.

• Yum Yum Eggnog - A unique original recipe that you'll find only at Thin Thin. click for diet recipe
• Carrot Pudding - Budget friendly and all dressed up for the holidays. click for diet recipe
• Tom's Roasted Turkey - A manly approach to big bird. click for diet recipe
• Tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce - Tangy, titillating to the taste buds and downright good. click for diet recipe
• Herb Butter - Tangy good and a little goes a long 'weigh'. click for diet recipe
• Pumpkin Butter - Cinderella's pumpkin just might get jealous. click for diet recipe
• Weightless Wassail - Put a little punch into your diet plan without all those unwanted calories. click for diet recipe
• Yammy Whammy - Pass the low calorie, low fat yams please! click for diet recipe
• Mashed Spudwhackers - Whipped potatoes minus the high fat and calories. A dieter's creamy dream. click for diet recipe

Holiday Tips & Calories:

From high calorie pies to an example of a healthier holiday plate, we've got this holiday season wrapped up in a bow of Good Healthy Eats that won't scrooge your diet plan.

• Pies That Fly Straight to the Thighs - High calorie pies that can send dieter's weight scales for a loop. click to continue
• Example of a Healthier Holiday Plate - What, How Much & When to Eat Holiday Tips for Dieters. click to continue
• Why Weight Gain Bonds so Well With Holidays - Ever wonder why weight gain is prevalent during holidays? It has a bit more to do with than what we put on our plates. click to continue
• Traditional Holiday Plate Calories - Grab your abacus! click to continue

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