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Eggplant Parmesan Casserole - Emily Bites Eggplant Parmesan Casserole This cheesy, saucy Eggplant Parmesan Casserole is my kind of comfort food. The sauce is fresh and tomato-y, the sour cream/cream cheese layers are creamy and tangy and indulgent, the breaded eggplant slices are tasty and “meaty” and the overall effect is warm, cheesy and delicious. It’s also one of those vegetarian meals that’s hearty enough that you’ll never miss the meat! The recipe has a few steps, but the initial baking of the eggplant slices can be done at the same time as you make the tomato sauce and mix the sour cream and cream cheese together, so I promise it doesn’t take as long as it looks. If you’re looking for more Italian comfort food recipes, have a look at my Sausage Tortellini Skillet, Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake, Bubble Up Pizza Casserole, Spaghetti Pie, Slow Cooker Meatballs & Marinara, Four Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Shells and more in the Italian section of my recipe index! Ingredients: Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 375.

Weight Watchers Recipes With Points Plus - Low Calorie Recipes Online - LaaLoosh The Reluctant Weight Watchers Foodie | Homemade Pizza! There’s no pizza like homemade pizza. If you’ve never made homemade pizza, tonight’s the night to try it out! It’s healthier, cheaper, versatile and if you make the dough in advance, it takes less time than delivery! My girlfriend and I had a hankering the other night to make some pizza of our own, so I looked up a few different pizza dough recipes until I found the one we wanted. Basic Pizza DoughServings: 4 (four individual pizzas, not 4 pieces!) Ingredients 1 tsp sugar (or honey)2 1/4 tsp yeast (or 1 package of quick active yeast), 1 PP1 1/2 tsp salt2 cups all purpose flour, 21 PP2 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour, 25 PP2 tbsp olive oil, 7 PP1 2/3 cups warm water1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (for more pliable crust) Directions 1. 2. 3. 2. All the tasty ingredients ready for the oven! Once the dough is ready, it’s up to you as far as what you want on it! two slices into it… I ate it all.

Kitchen Parade Cajun Chicken Wrap Recipe - 3 Point Value Since the Fourth of July is coming up in just a few days, and just about everyone I know will be going to some kind of cookout, barbecue or picnic. I thought I’d share a few awesome, healthy, low calorie recipes that are easy to make and perfect for that 4th of July BBQ! So I’ve decided to devote this week’s posts entirely to yummy, yet low in Point Value, Fourth of July barbecue recipes! If you are looking for healthy barbecue foods to take to your holiday celebration, you’ve come to the right place. Make sure to stop back every day this week and check out my Weight Watcher Fourth of July Recipes! My first 4th of July recipe is for the amazingly delicious Weight Watcher Cajun Chicken Wraps. Directions: Mix the 3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, paprika and flour.

Skinny Peruvian Beef Saltado Recipe - 6 Points Recently, I had the luxury of eating at a local Peruvian restaurant, and if you’ve never had Peruvian food, you are really missing out! The flavors are bold and fresh, and absolutely divine. I opted for the Lomo Saltado dish, which is basically a sirloin stir fry served over french fries or potato slices. It was sooooooo good! My version eliminates the potatoes, in order to save some Points Plus, and bulks up on veggies and protein. Flavorful, light, and super easy to make, this healthy Lomo Saltado Recipe is a treat for the eyes as well as the palate. Ingredients 1 lb lean sirloin, sliced into thin, wide strips1 red onion, thinly sliced1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced1 red pepper, thinly sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced1 large tomato, sliced into thin wedges4 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp olive oil1 tsp cumin1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar1/3 cup cilantro, roughly choppedSalt and pepper to taste Instructions Preparation time: 15 minute(s) Calories: 256

Quick Spiralized Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes I think it was on an episode of MasterChef Junior that I heard the quote "what grows together, goes together" which makes so much sense. Zucchini, tomatoes and basil are just made for each other, you can serve as a side dish, as suggested, or even as a main dish topped with some grilled shrimp or chicken. I've been using the thicker blade on my Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer to make my zoodles (zucchini noodles). I like the larger noodle because it has more of bite and I'm careful not to overcook them so they don't get soggy. Under two minutes is all they need, then I quickly remove them from the hot skillet or they will keep cooking. Quick Spiralized Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes Servings: 2 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 2 • Weight Watcher Points+: 3 pt Calories: 117 • Fat: 5 g • Carb: 20 g • Fiber: 5 g • Protein: 4 g • Sugar: 2 g Sodium: 31 mg • Cholest: 0 mg Ingredients: Directions: In a large non-stick pan set over high heat, heat the oil. Makes 2 cups.

Weight Watchers Beef Vegetable Soup - Weight Watchers Recipes Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 9 Ounces Trimmed Boneless Chuck Roast, Cubed 2 Yellow Onions, Diced 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced 64 Ounces Beef Broth 6 Carrots, Sliced 3 Celery Ribs, Sliced 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed 1 Cup Lima Beans4 1 Cup Sweet Corn Kernels 1 Cup Fresh Okra, Sliced 1 Cup Diced Potatoes 28 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes 6 Ounce Can Tomato Paste 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley 2 Bay Leaves Salt And Pepper To Taste Instruction : In a large heavy soup pot, heat the oil to medium-high. Stir in the beef, onions and garlic and sauté until the beef is brown. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Makes Eight 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus Servings

SkinnyPointsRecipes │ Eat smarter, Eat Healthy ! | Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries Ingredients 1 tablespoon garlic, minced very fine2 tablespoons olive oil2 large (russet) baking potatoes, 12 ounces each or 1½ pounds totalSalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons parmesan cheese½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Nutrition Facts

Zucchini Lasagna - Weight Watchers Recipes Servings: 8 – Serving Size: 1/8 Pointsplus: 9 – Smartpoints: 9 Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean beef3 cloves garlic1/2 onion1 tsp olive oilsalt and pepper28 oz can crushed tomatoes2 tbsp chopped fresh basil3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8″ thick15 oz part-skim ricotta16 oz part-skin mozzarella cheese, shredded (Sargento)1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano1 large egg Directions: In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8″ thick slices, add lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes. On a gas grill or grill pan, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. In a 9×12 casserole spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Bake 45 minutes covered at 375°, then uncovered 15 minutes. Nutritional Informations: Calories: 345 Fat: 17 g Carbs: 16 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 36 g Sugar: 8 g Sodium: 801 (without salt)

Pineapple Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting After browsing though My Baking Addition, I came across this Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting which looked absolutely incredible! With all the zucchini in my garden, I knew I had to make this. What’s even more incredible, this cake is low in fat using only 3 tbsp of oil, and it’s high in fiber so I didn’t even have to alter the recipe much to make it low in points. One thing I did cheat on was grating the zucchini. Instead, I put it in my Ultimate Chopper which did a great job of grating it for me, in less than 5 minutes. A delicious, healthy cake… is that an oxymoron? Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 16 • Serving Size: 1 slice • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts Calories: 230 • Fat: 7.6 g • Protein: 3.3 g • Carb: 36.8 g • Fiber: 1.8 g Ingredients: Frosting: 8 oz 1/3 fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese1 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350°.

Trader Joe’s shopping list for Weight Watchers - Weight Watchers Recipes I’m really doing this for myself but figured I would share. This is pretty much what I buy or try to keep in stock at my house. I’m sure I forgot something so I may be adding to this in the future. Trader Joe’s Pretzel Slims – Tasty crunchy snack and only 2 points a servingHandmade 100% Dried Fruit Bars – Barely a point, nice and sweet! Produce ApplesBananasBag of SpinachBag of LettuceCucumberPeppersStrawberriesBlueberriesMelonsTomatoesGarlicYamsPotatoes Deli/Dairy/Breads 1% milkYogurtSugar Free PuddingPart Skim Shredded MozzarellaAmerican CheeseTurkey PepperoniLite HamLite Whole Wheat BreadLite English Muffins Condiments Kosher PicklesSugar Free Sweet PicklesMustardSalsaItalian Dressing Dry MixOlive OilRed Wine VinegarApple Cider VinegarBalsamic VinegarKetchupSpices (can’t list all of them) Meats Turkey SausageGround TurkeyLean Ground beefPork LoinChicken breasts (boneless and with bone)Lean SteaksShrimpTilapia FilletsSalmon Fillets Frozen Food Other “Middle Aisles” Stuff