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Skinny Quinoa with Black Beans
By CarolineNGa
In a large skillet add olive oil, turn to medium-low heat and saute diced onions until tender, about 4 minutes, add...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup quinoa (uncooked), rinsed (red or white will work)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilis
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium
Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake
By CarolineNGa
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 6 pts Calories: 236 • Fat: 11
- 2 (16 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 4 tsp Skinny Basil Pesto
- 1 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
- 6 tbsp (1.5 oz) shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad
By CarolineNGa
Fresh wedges of tomato, thinly sliced onion and sliced cucumber dressed simply with vinegar and oil makes the most ...
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or more to taste
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, halved and very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chives and/or tarragon
Waikiki Chicken Salad
By CarolineNGa
Sooooo good!!! My favorite chicken salad
- 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
- 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
By CarolineNGa
This is a quick, easy, and elegant WW recipe that is suitable for entertaining
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or more!)
- 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
- 2 cups small mushrooms, halved,or quartered if using larger mushrooms
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
Peachy Chicken Salad Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 2 medium peaches, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
WW - Malaysian Shrimp Salad - 5 points plus
By CarolineNGa
Traditional Malaysian ingredients like lime, mango and mint pair beautifully with shrimp in this refreshing, fruity...
- 1 pound(s) cooked shrimp, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup(s) mango(es), diced
- 1 cup(s) cucumber(s), diced
- 2 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, minced
- 1 tsp green hot chili peppers, serrano-variety, minced (or to taste)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Pasta Pomodoro
By CarolineNGa
Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic
- 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
- crushed red pepper to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shrimp Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes
By CarolineNGa
Combine shrimp, celery, basil, olives, shallot, mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper in a medium bowl
- 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cored
Zucchini Carrot Muffins
By CarolineNGa
This is a make ahead and freeze type recipe
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 Cup Brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 cup Oil
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup Plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Shredded zucchini
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 tsp. Vanilla