170 calories, 2g fat, 1,097mg sodium, 31.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 10g protein
The recipe: "Hungry Girl 1-2-3", page 256
I decided to make this recipe because I figured this was for sure something my 2-year-old son would like. Hungry Girl even says in the description, "This one's a hit with men and kids". Unfortunately, not with my family. This is a very easy recipe, though - it is just 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, and 6 fat free hot dogs sauteed together. Add a 15.5 ounce can of Manwich Sauce, heat, and, voila! You have a meal!
What I didn't realize is that I don't like Manwich Sauce, and either does my husband or my son. I grew up with my parents making the kind of sloppy joes that came from a seasoning packet by Lawry's, I think. Just add tomato paste, water, and ground beef and you have sloppy joes. Now those were good! Manwich - not so good. It is very tangy and overpowers any other flavors you add to it. You can barely taste the hot dogs, onions, or bell peppers - all you can taste is the tangy Manwich Sauce. I will definitely not be making this recipe again.
The worst part is that when I bought the Manwich Sauce, it was on sale for $1/can. I bought three cans when I saw how low of points it was, and am now stuck with two cans of something I don't like. Oh, well. I'll figure out something to do with them. I will also end up eating the leftovers, since I know my husband or son won't, and I hate wasting food. There were six servings total, and we ate four tonight. Only two more left! I'll probably eat both for a 10 point lunch tomorrow.
So, if you like Manwich Sauce for your sloppy joe's, then you will like this recipe. Otherwise, skip it.
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