Saturday, October 13, 2012

Mustard Lime Dressing

Serving size 2 Tablespoons
Points per serving 1

10 TBSP Fresh Lime juice (about 8-10 limes)
2 TBSP Olive Oil
2 TBSP Dijon Mustard
1 TBSP Water
5 Garlic Cloves minced
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Mix all together and keep in fridge

Zucchini and ham boats

Servings 1
Points Plus 5


1 large zucchini
9 slices oscar mayer ham lunch meat chopped
3-4 mushrooms sliced
1/4c chopped onion
8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
2 slices sargentos ultra thin provolone cheese
1/4 c cooked couscous


Slice zucchini about 1/4 from the top and scoop out, creating a "boat". Saute the onions and mushrooms until soft. mix together with tomatoes and ham and couscous. Layer into 4 layers ham mixture and cheese ending with cheese. Cook in 350 oven until zucchini is soft and cheese is melted.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Jalapeno "Popper" Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese. Mix cream cheese, bacon & chopped jalapenos together then grill
Points:7 pts
Servings: 1












1 jalapeno (seeded)
59g Fat Free Cream cheese
3 slices Center Cut Bacon Cooked
2 slices Natures Own Sourdough Bread
2/3 TBSP light butter


Cook the jalapeno in a fry pan or in the oven until soft. Cook bacon until crisp. Slice jalapeno in the small chunks. mix with cream cheese and spread over bread, half the mixture on each slice. Chop bacon and put evenly over on side of bread. Butter and cook like you would a grilled cheese.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Busy Workday Quick Lunch Ideas

Here are a few ideas to get started..
  • Baked potato topped with
    • Broccoli cheese soup
    • Chili
  • Mason Jar Meals Click Here
  • Lettuce Wraps- you can make a healthy chicken salad and wrap it in Romaine leave
  • Garden Vegetable Soup Click Here
  • More 1 pt WW soups Click Here


Mason Jar Meals

Mason jar meals are a great way to have a week's worth of meals for not much prep work on the weekends. You can mix and match in so many different ways. The biggest thing you have to remember is this: Put the dressing/sauce on the bottom and all tender veggies (such as your lettuce) and pasta on the top put hearty meats and veggies in between the two.
 
Here are a few pictures to give you ideas.
 



Measure out your pasta, add chicken, pesto or a light alfredo sauce
Chickpeas add a nice substitue for meat, this meal has lettuce, cucumber, feta, carrots and chickpeas



Garden Veggie Soup 0 pts


3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat chicken broth (beef is the best)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper


Spray pot with non stick cooking spray sauté onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes. Don’t be afraid to change it up.