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Pork Medallions with Slimmer Summer Slaw - Biggest Loser
By sheilaolim
Nutritional information (per serving) Calories: 240 Fat calories: 60 Total fat: 7 grams Saturated fat: 2 grams
- 1 lb roasted lean pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- Slaw - serves 4
- 1/4 head each, red and white cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons shelled snap peas, cut in thin strips
- 1/4 cup Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Dressing - serves 4
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Garnish
- 1 tablespoon cranberry chutney
Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyère
By sheilaolim
Serve this addictive onion dip with a sliced baguette or apples, or thick-cut potato chips or apples
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 Spanish onions (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 3 applewood-smoked bacon strips
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
By sheilaolim
This chicken and shrimp paella is a great recipe for enjoying traditional Spanish cuisine in the comfort of your ow...
- 6 chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), skinned
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 (4-ounce) link hot turkey Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio or Valencia rice 1/2 cup diced plum tomato
- 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
Crockpot Sesame Honey Chicken
By sheilaolim
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: over 2/3 cup • Old Pts: 4 • Weight Watchers Points+: 4 Calories: 185
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce, or more to taste
- 1 heaping tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 medium scallions, chopped for garnish
Chicken with Sherry Vinegar Sauce
By sheilaolim
Sherry vinegar lends sautéed chicken breasts a complex tang in this simple but luxurious one-pan dish
- 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Creamy Pesto-Chicken Casserole
By sheilaolim
Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray
- 2 cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Peanut Butter Blondies
By sheilaolim
You can add variations like using white chocolate chips, butterscotch, or make them EXTRA peanut buttery use peanut
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 cup chunky-style peanut butter
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Spicy shrimp and vegetable stir fry
By sheilaolim
Serves 4 The skinny 301 calories per serving, 6
- Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark (toasted) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated ginger
- 1 cup large-diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup large-diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup large-diced onion
- 1 cup cubed cabbage
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Porridge
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 252 Fat: 7
- 1 1/2 cups cups almond milk*
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
- 8 tablespoons almond milk
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest
Skinny Green Monster Smoothie
By sheilaolim
Servings: 1 • Serving Size: about 2 cups • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts Calories: 253
- 1 small frozen ripe banana, peeled
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tbsp Better n Peanut Butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)