Baked Winter Squash, Raisin and Pine Nut Lasagna

Posted in 6 Points, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on September, 19 at 9:23 am

Baked Winter Squash, Raisin and Pine Nut Lasagna

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POINTS® Value: 6
Servings:  8
Preparation Time:  30 min
Cooking Time:  33 min
Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

This hearty, fall-inspired meal is a wonderful change of pace from lasagna with red sauce.

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp table salt, [...]

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Tomato Pesto Packets

Posted in 1 Point, Meal Components, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on July, 24 at 11:46 am

Tomato Pesto Packets

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POINTS® Value: 1
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  10 min
Cooking Time:  30 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Roasting the tomatoes in foil allows them to steam in their own aromatic juices. Cook the packets in the oven or toss them onto the grill.

Ingredients

2 cup cherry tomato(es), small, red
2 cup cherry tomato(es), small, yellow
2 medium shallot(s), minced
1 [...]

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Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute

Posted in Core, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 14 at 1:16 pm

Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute

Servings |  4
Preparation Time |  20 min
Cooking Time |  25 min
Level of Difficulty |  Easy side dishes |  This combo of feta, chickpeas, sauteed scallions and spaghetti squash makes a fantastic vegetarian main course or a great side dish with chicken or fish.

Ingredients

2 pound raw spaghetti squash
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup scallion(s), sliced
2 [...]

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Broccoli Cheddar Nuggets

Posted in 1 Point, Appetizer, Meal Components, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on September, 24 at 9:18 am

Broccoli Cheddar Nuggets
10 oz. Frozen Broccoli
1/2 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
3/4 cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheese
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Egg Substitute
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Thaw the broccoli and chop into very small pieces. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bread crumbs, cheese, [...]

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Oriental Green Beans (goes good with Bourbon Chicken)

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:05 am

Oriental Green Beans
POINTS® value per serving | 1
Servings | 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pound frozen cut green beans
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
1 Tbsp minced garlic

Instructions

Cook beans until tender,4-5 minutes.
While beans are cooking combine soy sauce, oil, and sugar; set aside.
Drain beans; set aside.
Spray a wok or [...]

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Orange-Scented Vegetable Couscous

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by crys9 on August, 6 at 7:55 pm

Enjoy this as a vegetarian entrée or side dish. Or, turn it into a one-dish meal: Add chopped cooked chicken breast when you add the peas.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup golden seedless raisins
3/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tsp olive oil
1 [...]

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Pizza Potatoes

Pizza Potatoes
1 (4.9 oz.) Box Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes
2/3 Skim Milk
2 Cups Boiling Water
1/4 Cup 2% Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 Cup 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
34 Slices Turkey Pepperoni
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the milk and water in the prepared dish and stir in the package [...]

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Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna
Makes 6 serving
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate
2 eggplants (about 2 pounds total)
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons water
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup grated part-skim [...]

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Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese

Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese
I saw her make this on her show last weekend and thought it sounded AMAZING!
Copyright, 2007, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
FoodNetwork Link
Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger
Episode: Ready to Go
3 zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 [...]

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana
POINTS Value: 3
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  35 min
Level of Difficulty:  Moderate
We slimmed down this fattening favorite. Baking the eggplant gives the dish a crispy texture without the fat that comes from frying.
Ingredients

1 sprays cooking spray
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs, Italian-style
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 medium raw eggplant
2 large [...]

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Oven Roasted Corn

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 14 at 8:19 am

Oven Roasted Corn
4 Ears Fresh un-husked Corn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the corn by pulling off any parts of the husk from that stick out or are brown. If the corn has a lot of silks sticking out of the top, use a pair of kitchen scissors and cut them off. Soak corn for [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 12 at 9:56 am

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad
From: www.halfmysize.com
Serves -8 (1/2cup servings)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat free ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup Miracle Whip® Free
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups dry whole wheat macaroni
1 medium tomato, diced
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to [...]

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TexMex Sweet and Red Potato Salad

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 12 at 9:38 am

TexMex Sweet and Red Potato Salad-makes 8 servings at 1 points (!) per serving
1 lb red potatoes cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb. sweet potatoes cut in the same size
4 tsp. oive oil
2 onions finely chopped
6 T ff mayo
3 T chopped cilantro
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cumin
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1 t grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp [...]

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Weight Watchers Coleslaw

Posted in 4 Points, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 12 at 9:37 am

Weight Watchers Coleslaw
1 8oz package cole slaw mix
¾/ cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 teaspoons splenda
1 dash cayenne pepper
Garlic powder
Celery seeds
Salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients together and serve.
Serves 4
Points value 0

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Latin Slaw

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 8:25 am

From the food network- Ron Lieberman show
For the dressing:
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
20 grinds fresh black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
1 small head green cabbage, trimmed, cored, and shredded
1/2 small head red cabbage, trimmed, cored, and shredded
1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels
1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed, dried, and finely chopped
1 [...]

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Creamy Potato Salad

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 7:49 am

CREAMY POTATO SALAD
8 Servings
WW Recipe Review Board
Courtesy of BHODGES 2
2 lbs. potatoes, boiled, cooled, and cubed
1 c. celery, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ c. green onions
1/2 c. FF mayo
1 c. FF plain yogurt
1 T. vinegar
1 T. mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ c. green onions
Boil potatoes, cool slightly and cut into cubes.
Mix mayo, yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt [...]

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Unstuffed Cabbage (Core)

Unstuffed cabbage
12 Servings – 3 Points Flex – Core Approved
6 c chopped green cabbage (buy a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw cabbage to save time)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c water
2 cans tomato soup
2 c instant brown rice (not cooked)
1/3 c grated or shredded FF or soy cheddar cheese
Preheat [...]

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Creamy Chicken and Ranch Potatoes

Creamy Chicken and Ranch Potatoes
POINTS: 4
INSTRUCTIONS
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
20 oz frozen hash brown potatoes
1/4 medium onion(s)
10 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 serving Good Seasons Ranch mix
Combine all ingredients into a slow cooker. Mix and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Servings: 6
Points: 4

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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

2/3 cup chopped plum tomato
1/4 cup(1 oz) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (I used Fat free)
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 teasoon finely chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
4(5 in) portobello mushroom caps
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
cooking spray
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Prepare grill. Combine [...]

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Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

Posted in 4 Points, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on June, 29 at 8:34 am

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
From: www.halfmysize.com
Serves – 6
Points – 4
Ingredients:
2 Cups cooked white rice, warmed
10 oz. package chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
10 oz. can Campbell’s 98% Fat Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cups shredded Kraft 2% Sharp Cheddar
Directions:
Cook the broccoli in the microwave for 7 minutes until heated thoroughly.
While that is going, add the condensed [...]

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Stuffed Mushrooms

3 cup mushroom(s)
12 wedges Laughing Cow Light Creamy Garlic & Herb
1/2 cup Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
Unwrap cheeses and place in microwave for 30sec to minute to soften. Combine together crumbs, mushroom stems and cheese. Take spoonfuls and fill mushroom caps. Place mushroom caps filling side up on UNGREASED cookie sheet. Cook 20 min at 400 degrees Fahrenheit [...]

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Skinny Dip

Skinny Dip!
We’re serious suckers for layers of cheesy, bean-packed, meaty stuff we can dip crisp veggies and baked chips into (yay!). This dip happens to be so delicious, that we’ve been wrapping it up in high-fiber tortillas and even eating it straight. And why stop at seven measly layers? HG has upped the ante, adding [...]

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