Kidney Bean Salad Recipe – 4 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Growing up, I always remember my grandma making kidney bean salad, and back then, I wouldn’t come within 50 feet of it. This is because I was adamantly against the consumption of all vegetables and all beans.
Ah, how I wish my adult self could go back and tell my kid self what a fool she was!
Kidney bean salad is nothing short of delicious, and it’s loaded with hearty and filling ingredients. Each nicely sized serving packs in a ton of fiber and protein, so it really helps to satiate the appetite.
My version is dressed in a light and simple olive oil and lemon juice that perfectly complements the natural flavors of the beans and bell peppers.
And at just 4 Points per serving, this Kidney Bean Salad Recipe makes a perfect low calorie side dish for lunch or dinner. Any leftovers taste great the next day too.
Keep Reading
Onion Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe – 4 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Perfect for a fast and easy weeknight Weight Watchers dinner recipe, this Onion Honey Dijon Chicken gets the job done, and done well! It’s mildly sweet and tangy, and the chicken comes out perfectly tender and juicy.
Bacon Ranch Turkey Wrap Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
THIS.WAS.AMAZING. Words cannot even begin to express my love for these Bacon Ranch Turkey Wraps. Salty bacon, roasted turkey, smooth American cheese, creamy ranch dressing, and crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, and onions all rolled up into a low calorie, high fiber for wrap for just 6 Points?!?!? YES!!!!!
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup Recipe – 6 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Oh, how I love soup this time of year. And even though I live in CA and the weather has been in the 70’s this week (don’t hate!), I still crave this velvety, rich, and creamy roasted sweet potato soup while I read all the news stories about everyone else surviving the blustery winter.
It’s hearty and incredibly filling, while still being low ing fat and calories, and full of fiber and vitamins.
Keep Reading
Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe – 1 Point
By Wendy Zitzman
This Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad is one of my go to Weight Watchers side dish recipes whenever I have an abundance of cherry or sugar plum tomatoes on hand. I often buy a lot of those little tomatoes under the assumption that I’ll eat them all up by enjoying them as a healthy snack, but instead, I usually end up ignoring them.
Stuffed Cabbage Sauté Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
This deliciously healthy and low calorie Stuffed Cabbage Saute is a variation of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, which is a popular Polish recipe. However, making stuffed cabbage rolls can be a pesky and time consuming task, but my simpler sauté version in all prepared in one pot making it an easy Weight Watchers recipe that anyone can successfully prepare.
Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowl – 5 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Happy 2014 everyone!! I’m sure you are all working hard on those New Year’s Resolutions and are ready to make this year, the year to reach those weight loss goals!
Well, I’m right there with ya. So to kick off my first recipe of the new year, I’m sharing a recipe for those who like big, satisfying portions – my Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe.
Spaghetti squash is truly a wonderful and versatile vegetable to work with if you are looking to cut carbs, not portions. By using spaghetti squash noodles in place of pasta or rice, you can create a much healthier dish with less Weight Watchers Points.
Recently one day, when on a quest to satisfy my urge for a huge chicken taco bowl, I got the idea to make one using spaghetti squash in place of the rice. I had never used spaghetti squash in anything other than Italian-style recipes, so I wasn’t sure what it would taste like. But the promise of a big, hearty dish of my favorite Mexican flavors for just a handful of Weight Watchers Points made me willing to give it a try. I am so glad I did, because WOW, was it GOOD!
Spaghetti squash doesn’t quite taste like rice, so the flavor was slightly different than a traditional Mexican-style rice bowl, but the squash is very mild and mostly takes on the flavor of whatever you are cooking it with, so it was still delicious. In fact, I actually really liked the slight crunch of the squash “noodles”. And the portion size was AWESOME.
For just 5 Points, this Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowl is definitely a winner!!
Keep Reading
Coconut Lime Chicken Soup Recipe – 3 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Well, here we are…my last recipe post of 2013. I CANNOT believe a whole year has flown by already! And I know that for many of us, the start of the new year means the start (or re-start) of a new healthy eating and weight loss plan. So, as we say goodbye to 2013, let me leave you with this delicious Coconut Lime Chicken Soup Recipe that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s day.
Portobello and Spinach Stroganoff Recipe – 5 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
One of my favorite Weight Watchers Vegetarian Recipes is this Portobello and Spinach Stroganoff. It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing. By using the hearty portobello mushrooms instead of beef, this traditional Russian recipe gets a lot healthier and a lot lighter.
Danish Meatballs with Gravy Recipe – 4 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Here’s one of my favorite wintertime Weight Watchers Recipes for Danish Meatballs with Gravy.
The ground turkey is mixed with a bit of Greek yogurt to help keep the meat from becoming dry without adding fat, and the touch of nutmeg that is added really gives it the perfect hint of seasonal flavor. These Danish meatballs are baked, and then topped with a fresh, homemade gravy that is creamy and delicious. And the best part is that each generous serving is just 4 Points!
This is seriously a wonderful, light comfort food recipe to help get you started on that New Year’s Resolution. Serve over rice or noodles, and pair with a light salad for a complete meal.
Keep Reading
Zucchini and Leek Fritters Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
A really good friend of mine, Gali, introduced me to the deliciousness of these Zucchini and Leek Fritters. They are a healthier, lower calorie, lower carb version of potato pancakes, and I am absolutely in love with them.
Ginger Miso Soup Recipe – 1 Point
By Wendy Zitzman
One of my favorite low calorie side dishes to order when eating out at a Japanese Restaurant is miso soup. It’s a great way to fill up before a meal so I don’t overeat. And when I’m eating at a Japanese restaurant, it’s usually sushi that I’m ordering, and I can sure get myself into trouble overeating that…yum!
