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Weight Watchers Tortellini Soup recipe - 7 points
2007-04-02 19:51:00 This tortellini soup recipe is a perfect blend of broth, tender veggies and cheesy pasta. It's fast, easy and delicious - just try it!Weight Watchers Tortellini Soup recipeMakes 5 servingsIngredients1 package fresh, frozen tortellini or tortellini 1 can diced tomatoes (or peeled, diced fresh) 2 cans chicken broth (or equivalent bouillon cube) 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or slightly less frozen) 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons fresh basil 1 teaspoon fresh parsley 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 2 teaspoons crushed, chopped garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons good quality olive oil 1 cup water Preparation1. Saute celery, onion, carrots and garlic in oil. 2. Add spinach and tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. 3. Add spices and chicken broth. 4. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender-crisp. 5. Add water and tortellini and simmer 10-15 minutes. 6. Remove bay leaf... More About: Recipe , Points , Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers Garlic Bread recipe - 5 points
2007-04-01 11:22:00 Until a few years ago I didn't like garlic at all - now I love it, and would eat it with almost anything.Here's a great garlic bread recipe that sounds difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll realize it's quite easy to prepare. This bread dresses up Italian or Mediterranean-type meals, and it disappears fast from the table, so if you're expecting guests, make sure to prepare two loaves!Weight Watchers Garlic Bread recipeMakes 8 servings (one large loaf)Ingredients1 loaf Italian bread or French bread, unsliced 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, smashed (add another if desired) 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano Preparation1. Slice loaf, LEAVING CRUST INTACT, into slices. 2. It is important NOT to slice through the bottom. 3. Set aside. 4. Mix butter with other ingredients. 5. Allow to sit on counter a while, so flavors travel all through the butter. 6. Take a length of foil, and place loaf lengthwise on the f... More About: Recipe , Points
Weight Watchers Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe - 6 points
2007-03-30 10:39:00 This baked coconut shrimp recipe is a yummy appetizer that's great for a last minute meal when you have unexpected guests.You can also have these as a nice dinner, served together with salad and a glass of wine.Enjoy!Weight Watchers Baked Coconut Shrimp recipeMakes 4 servingsIngredients2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups panko or breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon cumin 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1 clove garlic, minced pepper 24 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, butterflied Preparation1. Preheat oven to 500. 2. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. 3. Beat egg whites in bowl. 4. In a small plasticbag, mix panko, cumin, coconut, garlic, pepper. 5. Dip shrimp in eggwhites, then shake in plastic bag to coat. 6. Lay shrimp on baking sheet, bake about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.WW POINTS per serving: 6Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories, 7.4g fat, 2.5g fiber More About: Recipe
Weight Watchers Hummus recipe - 8 points
More articles from this author:2007-03-28 10:57:00 Hummus is a popular Middle-Eastern dip made of ground chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and garlic, and often olive oil and paprika.It is a nutritious food, containing a large amount of protein, dietary fiber, iron, and varying amounts of monounsaturated fat.Once you find out how easy it is to make it yourself, you will never buy it premade again, as it tastes much better.Edit: Shooky from the Hummus Blog has suggested using dried chickpeas instead of canned ones, because canned chickpeas lack a lot of nutrients (you can read more about this here).Weight Watcher s Hummus recipeMakes 4 servingsIngredients1 (12 ounce) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice (or to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste) salt and pepper Preparation1. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend, adding more lemon if necessary to obtain desired consistency. 2. Refrigerate for several hours, may be made a week ahea... More About: Recipe , Points , Weight Watchers 1, 2, 3 |
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