Here is a little help:
When creating a casserole at home, you are aware of how many exchanges of each item you put into it, and by simpy dividing those exchanges by the number of servings you get the exchanges provided per serving.
If you are dining out at a restaurant, or at the home of a friend, it can be a bit more confusing. Here's the rule of thumb for some of these items:
Tuna Noodle Casserole . . . . . . 1 Cup = 2 Starch & 2 Proteins
Lasagna ........................ 1 Cup = 2 Starch & 2 Proteins
Pot Pie (Individual - 7 ounces . . 2 Starches, 1 Protein, 4 Fats
Chow Mein (w/o noodles or rice)...2 Cups = 1 Starch, 2 Proteins, 1 Veg.
Spaghetti w/Meatballs . . . . . 1 Cup = 2 Starches & 2 Proteins
Chili with beans . . . . . . . . 1 Cup = 2 Starch & 2 Proteins
Pizza (cheese-thin crust) . . . 1/4 of 10 inch = 2 Starch, 1 Protein, 1 Fat
Macaroni & cheese . . . . . . . 1 Cup = 2 Starches & 2 Proteins
Split Pea Soup (made w/water) . . . 1 Cup = 1-1/2 Starch & 1/2 Protein
Tomato soup (made w/water) . . . . 1 Cup = 1 Starch
Bean Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cup = 1 Starch, 1/2 Protein
Hope this helps.
:)
Maestro
