Recipe (Weight Watcher)
 

Hi All,

Thought maybe all us "depressed" people could share some tried and true recipes that are within our plans.

I am trying to follow WW and I made this the other day and it is really pretty good. So here goes:

Orange Oatmeal Muffins
Servings 10 Points 3 per serving

1+1/2 cup buttermilk baking mix
3/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
1/2 cup 2% reduced fat milk (I used skim)
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tbsp orange zest
1+1/4 tsp. sugar

Preheat oven 400 degree. Line a muffin tin with 10 paper muffin liners

Combine all ingredients, except 1+1/4 teaspoons of sugar in a large bowl; stir until moistened.

Spoon 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon of sugar and bake until golden about 25 minutes.

P.S. I skipped the spinkle of sugar...figured I didn't need it!!!

If anyone is interested, I do have a lot of WW recipes and I have tried a lot of them.

Have a good one!!

Meg

Green Beans
 

Oh Meg, that sounds delishhhhhh I love orange stuff, well quite frankly I love everything....NUMMYY!!

You have a great idea, glad you started this post. If I can think of anything I cook thats "diet" so to speak I will post it. I don't really cook light, its usually bad with real good ingredients :lol: but I am trying.

Yesterday I did do this, I have a hard time with veggies and need something on it other than butter budds....ick.

Green Beans (I had frozen, a big bag, you can do fresh if you like)
Cook them
Sprinkle Olive Oil over it
Sprinkle some Garlic Salt
Sprinkle a little Grated Cheese and mix.

NUMMY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ate the whole thing :ink:

Love, Leens :dizzy:

Leens you are too funny!!

Here is a Great Chocolate fix:

Whoopie Pies makes 18 (2 points each)

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 egg white
1/2 cup low fat milk ( I use skim)

Preheat oven 425 degree. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the sugar, shortening, and egg white in a medium bowl until fluffy and well blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture, then the milk, until just blended.

Drop the dough by sponnfuls onto large, ungreased baking sheets, making 36 cookies. bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 5-7 minutes. Cool completely on the sheets on a rack. Spoon 2 teaspoons marshamallow spread on the bottoms of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies. Store in Tupperware. up to 3 days or freeze. I freeze them, I love them cold and a little frozen.

Have a nice day!!! Meg

APPLE CRISP
Serves 8

This old fashioned dessert is good served warm or cold.


Hi Girls, here is a good treat once and awhile...only 110 calories per serving, I separate the servings right away into 8 small dishes so my portions are right. You can get carried away if it is all out at once LOL



INGREDIENTS
4 c peeled, sliced apples
1/4 c water
1 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c oats (quick or old fashioned)
2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp soft margarine

DIRECTIONS
1) Preheat oven to 375° F.

2) Combine first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.

3) Arrange apple mixture in an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick coating. Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over apples. Bake for 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned.


Preparation and Baking Time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 3 gm
Saturated Fat: 0.5 gm
Carbohydrate: 21 gm
Protein: 2 gm
Dietary Fiber: 3 gm

First time here
 

Looks like I found the right bulletin board, I'm on celexa, and dieting with weight watchers, I've lost 50 lbs. and feel better about myself, I still battle the depression but not like I used to, if anybody has any good 1-2 point snack ideas I'd like to here them, I've been eating premade jello with fruit in them{1 point} with a little ultra light cool whip on them for so long that I'm getting tired of them, any suggestions??? Jill

Hi Jill,

Welcome and congrats on your weight loss and feeling better.

If you haven't heard this one yet it is really good. One of my favorites!!!

Take a chocolate graham, break it in half and fill with two tbsps. of non fat cool whip, freeze and eat. I make several at once and keep them in an air tight container. I have been know to slice a banana or strawberries on top of cool whip also. Good way to get some of that fruit in.


Take care~~~~~~~~Meg

This is very good and hearty if you like your veggies!!!! 2 points per cup



Turkey Chili

10 ounces extra lean ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, diced
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium yellow squash, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) fat-free, reduced-sodium beef broth
4 celery stalks diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 (1+1/4) ounce package dry chili seasoning (or make own)

Spray large nonstick skillet with pam (or other veg spray) spray and set over medium high heat. Add the turkey and onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the browned turkey and onion mixture to a large soup pot and add the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, beans broth, celery, bell peppers and chili seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

NOW YOU HIT A NERVE !

APPLE CRISP OMG !!!!!!!! I love apple anything, when fall comes I go apple picking and well let just put it this way, I gain about 10 lbs in 2 weeks :lol:

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

The turkey chilli is excellent, I make it all the time, but I don't use chili powder, I use taco seasoning the kind in the package. Its awesome, try it some time.

Love, Leens
Oh and its excellent to dip nacho's in it mmmmmmmm

YUMM
 

Recipes sound wonderful Meg!!!! I'm from Canada and we have a good humour product here called Shakers, the box has 3 flavours of ice cream on a stick, they are only 1 point on the ww system and really good, there are chocolate, strawberry and banna, 3 of each per box. Jill

Hey Leens, The apple crisp is low cal (if you portion it right LOL)

Jill...oops the graham cracker thing is 1 point.

Have a great day


Meg

Tried a new Weight Watcher recipe ladies...pretty good!!

Chocolate Biscotti.....makes 40 biscotti 1 point each

2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 +1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick spray

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with the nonstick spray. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl combine egg substitute and sugar. Add dry ingredients and mix with spoon until dough forms. This will be lumpy. form two 1+1/2" wide loaves onto pan. bake 25 to 30 minutes until loaves begin to crack. Remove from oven and lower temperature to 325 degrees. While loaves are still warm, cut into 1/3" slices. Return to cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes more.


Not bad and I'm Italian!!!!! Usually make the real thing but this will do!!!

Enjoy~~~~~~~~~~~~~Meg:)

Weight Watcher Vinaigrette Coleslaw

makes 2 (1 cup) servings 2 points per serving Provides you with a full serving of vegetables

2 cups loosely packed very thinly sliced green or red cabbage
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2+1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (I use balsamic)
2 Tbsp. water
1+1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh leaves chopped really fine)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Dash of garlic powder

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss well. Combine vinegar and next 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended. Pour vinegar mixture over slaw; toss well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Toss well before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Enjoy~~~~~Meg

Wow, those all sound heavenly! Would you object if we put them on the site!

I've just recently started Weight Watchers and would like some recipes for veggies. Any help? And, I need advice on the program such as...I really messed up the other night going out to dinner with friends...way too many points! I'm too new at figuring out what to order at a restaurant. Do you cut back on points the next day? Or do you just go ahead and feel guilty, focusing on not doing it again? I usually have better self-control.
Thanks!

Hi Tedra,

Welcome...Do you know about banking your points??

When you know you are going out and might eat a little more, save some of your points...you can bank points from day to day for up to a week. At the end of the week if you didn't use them you loose them.

Also keep in mind when eating out, it is especially important to practice portion control and have food prepared light, meaning less, oil, breadcrumbs, butter etc...Most restaurants serve portions that are 2 to 3 times bigger than what is considered normal. I try (most of the time) to eat half and take half home for lunch the next day. I have a friend who has them pack half of her meal before she is even served, this way it eliminates temptation for her. My husband usually finishes mine LOL

Another thing I do when ordering is substitute another veggie for a potato or ask for a little side salad instead of fries, when for instance a chicken veggie wrap comes with the fries.

As far as veggie recipes go...I love to stir fry my veggies, i.e. red and green peppers, onions, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms, baby spinach etc... I fry in a little bit of water NO OIL needed. Then add any spices you desire, garlic and pepper are my favorites. As the water evaporates, stir constantly and you will get a stir fried flavor, you can throw some terryaki flavoring or spray with a light mist of olive oil. Use your imagination. To Make a meal out of this just add a couple egg whites and you can turn this into an omlet.

If you do outside grilling, either use a grilling foil bad (place all veggies in bag, add one ice cube and all your seasoning and place on grill) or stick your veggies on a skewer and grill, baste with any kind of seasoning...really good.

I will dig out some other recipes for you.

Take care~~~~~~~~Meg

Yum Meggers
 

Even I could do the Biscotti, and the coleslaw will be a big hit at family gatherings! Thanks Liz

Yikes
 

OMG .. Lizzy is going to cook!! Run for cover.... hehehehe:lol: :lol:

LINDA T!
 

Thought that post might bring you to the boards in a hurry! Liz:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Lizzy, slap some slaw over here :wave:

Its funny, I'm to lazy to make healthy foods but not to lazy to make fattening foods ........... DUH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These recipies sound really good, thanks Meg.

Love, Leens dizzy:

Please do Suzanne!

I really think recipes help in this journey we are on. I firmly believe that the dulldrums (same old basic food) can get us into trouble.

Have a wonderful day~~~~~Meg

Liz,

Who knows, maybe deep down inside you really want to be a cook. Try it, you'll like it.

Leens......I think the energy you exude should be enough for weight reduction LOL

Hi Linda and everyone else~~~~~~~Meg

Meg what are you trying to say???:lol: :lol: Liz

This one's for you Linda :lol:

Chocolate Cheesecake

Makes 12 servings 3 points per seving

22 average reduced-fat cinnamon honey graham cracker squares
2 tbsp. reduced calorie margarine
2 cup fat free cottage cheese
8 oz. fat free cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
4 medium egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325. Spray and 8 inch spingform pan with nonstick cooling spray. In a food processor, crush graham crackers; pulse in margarine. Transfer to the pan, pressing firmly over bottom and half way up the sides. Refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.

To prepare filling, in the food processor, puree cottage cheese and cream cheese blend in granulated sugar, flour, dissolved cocoa, egg whites and vanilla. Pour into crust, set pan on baking sheet. Bake until set, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven, prop the door open and let the cheese cake cool in oven for 1 hour. Cool completely on a rack

Refrigerate in pan, just before serving, unmold from pan and sprinkle with confectioners sugar or cinnamon or add fruit instead.

Enjoy!!!~~~~~~~~~Meg

Meg your killing me !!! Cheesecake OH MARONE !!! Now this thing you call energy ???????? where ?????????? LOL

Now if you want to get Linda's goat, give her some cookie recipies :D

Thanks, Love Leens:dizzy:

Chunky Vegetable Dip

Serves 8 (if you are good) Points = 1 per serving

1 lb. fat free cottage cheese
1 medium celery stalk diced
1 medium carrot diced
1 medium sweet red pepper diced
1 medium green pepper diced
1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce or any other sauce you prefer...i use a sweet one or mild (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mix well. Season to taste and serve. I like to use celery sticks when I make this. (they are free lol)

yields about 1/3 cup per serving (whippie) LOL

Enjoy~~~~~~~~Meg

Two Ingredient No Knead Beer Bread :dizzy: :dizzy:

Servings: Makes 1 loaf (18 slices)

Preparation time: 2 minutes, plus 55 minutes baking

2+ 2/3 cups self rising flour
12 ounces beer, freshly opened (NOT Light beer) chilled or at room temp

Preheat oven 375 degrees
Lightly grease a 9 inch by 5 inch by 3 inch loaf pan
Put flour in medium bowl and add beer and stir with rubber spatula just until mixed and flour is moistened completely. Scrape into prepared pan
bake 50 minutes until top is lightly browned, sides pull away from pan and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean

Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes then turn out on rack to cool

To serve: cut in 1/2 inch thick slices with a serrated bread knife.

71 calories per slice 15 g carb o gram fat


Enjoy~~~~~Meg

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd stick in a cool drink...it's been in the 90's here the last two days and this smoothie made a nice lunch today.

Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie

1 (20oz) can of pineapple chunks
1 banana
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup strawberries (i used frozen ones)

place all indgredients in blender, blend until "smooth"

Serves 5 147 calories, 0g fat, 1mg chol, 37 mg sodium, 35g carb, 4g protein

Enjoy!~~~~~Meg

Hi Everyone!

Tried a new recipe...yummy!!

"Couscous with Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Basil" ~~~~ Yields 7 (1/2 cup) servings each serving 5 points each

2 cups raw couscous
16 asparagus sprigs, trimmed
1/2 head broccoli, approx. 5 large flowerets
1/2 lb. medium mushrooms washed whole
1 medium red onion, ends removed, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
1 red pepper
1 tsp. minced garlic
4 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 cup Packed fresh basil leaves, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil

To prepare couscous - bring 2 quarts water to boil with a pinch of salt. Add couscous and bring to boil. Simmer 1/2 minute. Remove from heat and let stand in hot water for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Strain and cool under cold water.

To roast vegetables - Place sheet-tray in oven and preheat to 500 degrees. In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place vegetables on flat surface and lightly brush with olive oil and garlic. Carefully place vegetables on hot sheet-tray and roast 15 minutes at 500 degrees. Remove from oven; place on counter and cover lightly with foil. Let sit 10 mins. They will steam nicely. Cut vegetable into 1/2 slices.

For the vinaigrette - In a medium bowl, place remaining garlic, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and basil. Mix thoroughly. Add olive oil.

Combine couscous, roasted vegetables and vinaigrette. Toss gently and chill or serve immediately.

You can also do this over brown rice or your favorite pasta, I love spinach fettecini myself!!


Sounds complicated but it's not!~~~~~Enjoy

Meg

what is couscous?

Hello Lizzie,

Couscous is a semolina ( a grain). Good stuff!!

Meg

Hi Ladies,

Just poping in to post this really good low cal cole slaw recipe and it is SO easy!!! No one will guess it's good for them!!!!

Hope you all had a nice weekend.



Creamy Crunchy Cole Slaw

Makes 12 servings

3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayo
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups shredded red cabbage
5 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped


Dressing: In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper, stir to mix well.

In large bowl, combine, cabbages, carrots, scallions and apple. Add dressing, toss to mix well.

Refrigerate, covered 2 to 3 hours

Serving is 1/2 cup....calories 67, 3 g fat, 2 g fiber = 1 point

Enjoy!~~~~~~~~~~Meg

Hi Everyone...here's a yummy chicken dish:


Orange-Ginger Chicken
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
1 tbsp water
2 cloves minced garlic

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts. Cook 6 minutes on each side (or until cooked though).

2) Add the marmalade, soy sauce, ginger, water, and garlic and cook for two more minutes.

That's all there is to it -- now enjoy!


Preparation & Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 3.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrate: 28 grams
Protein: 26 grams
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams

Hello!

How about this one to help with the old sweet tooth!!

FROZEN CHOCOLATE CHERRY SQUARES

Servings 9........4 points for each serving

6 chocolate wafer cookies crushed
2 tsp stick margarine, melted
Cooking spray
6 cups chocolate low-fat ice cream, softened
1 cup pitted diced fresh sweet cherries
2 Tbsp. white rum
3 Tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. skim milk

Combine wafer crumbs and margarine; stir well. Sprinkle half of crumb mixture on the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Combine ice cream, cherries, and rum in a bowl...stir well. Spread ice cream mixture into prepared pan

Combine chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan. Place over low heat and cook just until chocolate melts. Drizzle chocolate mixture over ice cream mixture. Sprinkle with remaining half of crumb mixture. Cover and freeze until firm. Cut into squares.

Enjoy~~~~~~~~Meg

So tell me, do not anyone of you lurkers have a good recipe to share with ME?:shrug: :lol: ~~~Meg

Warm Scallop Salad

Arrange 2 cups mesclun mix (or any salad greens) I like baby spinach too with this. And 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms on a serving plate.

Season 6 oz. scallops with salt and pepper. Quickly sear in non stick pan coated with nonstick spray. Cool slightly. In small bowl, whisk 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard, and a pinch of sugar (I use splenda). Top salad mixture with scallops. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing. Finish with a grind of fresh black pepper. 5 points

serve with 2oz. French bread 2 points

This is yummy~~~~~Enjoy

Meg

CHOCOLATE FILLED CREPES W/STRAWBERRIES YUMMMMMMMM!!

These crepes can be frozen...1 point each~~~~ makes 6

Crepes:
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup fat free milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons egg substitute
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch salt

Filling:
1+1/2 cups nonfat whipped topping
1+1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1+1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1+1/2 cups sliced strawberries

Combine all the crepe ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Let the batter rest for about an hour in the refrigerator. Stir before cooking.

Heat an 8 inch nonstick skillet on medium high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Remove the pan from the heat and spray with nonstick spray. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, and swirl the pan to coat.

Return the pan to the heat and cook for about 1 minute or until the crepe is golden brown on the bottom and easily releases from the pan. Flip and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 15 seconds more. Repeat to make 6.

Make the filling, combining the whipped topping, cocoa, and orange rind in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup along the center of each crepe. Roll up, and spoon 1/4 cup of the strawberries on top.

1 filled crepe = 69 calories 0 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol. 14 g carb, 1 g fiber 1 g protein, 1 POINT

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Makes 8 servings......1 point per serving

1/4 cup low-fat mayo
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Pinch cayenne

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor; pulse briefly until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors. Use within 3 days...Makes 1 cup.

23 calories, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 153 mg sod, 5 g carb, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 3 mg calcium

Enjoy~~~~~~~Meg

APPLE STRUDEL~~this is sooo good!

2 points per serving/makes 6 servings

1+1/2 pounds Granny smith apples (or whatever kind you like) peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 (12x17inch) sheets phyllo dough at room temperature
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange juice

Preheat the oven to 350 degree. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium/high heat. Add the apples and granulated sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in the water, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook until the apples are tender and the liquid is evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool 10 minutes.

Cover the sheets of phyllo with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out. Place one sheet on a clean dry work surface. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and top with a second sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets. Spoon the apples along one long side of the dough, 2 inches from the edge. Fold the short sides of the dough over the apples and roll up from the long end jellyroll style. Place on the baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Bake until golden and crisp, about 17-19 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and the orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the strudel and serve warm.

Note:
Make sure the phyllo dough is completely thawed before trying to work with it.

You can substitue pears for apples. and add 1/4 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts to the filling for an extra treat. (adds less than 1 point per serving)

121 calories per serving, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 37 mg sodium, 29 g total carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein,

STIR FRIED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES

4 points per serving/makes 6 servings

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (or bottled spice)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Asian (dark) sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
5 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 bunch scallions, trimmed an cut into 2 inch lengths
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups cooked brown rice

Combine the cornstarch and the soy sauce to a smooth paste in a medium bowl. Stir in the broth, ginger, and crushed red pepper.

Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Swirl in the oil, then add the garlic and sesame seeds. Stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, and scallions. Stir fry 4 to 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir fry until just opaque in the center and the vegetables are tender crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir the cornstarch mixture into the wok and cook, strirring constantly until the mixture simmers and thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve with the rice.

Per serving (1+1/3 cups shrimp and veggies and 1/2 cup rice) = 228 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 71 mg cholestrol, 317 mg sodium, 32 g total carbs, 5 g dietary fiber, 14 g protein

Hey Leens...here's another recipe to use all those apples!!

APPLE CAKE :apple: ....Serves 8~~~~~~3 points per serving

Ingredients:

2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup fat free milk
2 tbsp light butter, melted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup white self rising flour, sifted
1+1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 large apple (hard) mac, green, etc...peeled, cored and sliced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees...Coat an 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray

Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in milk, melted butter and vanilla extracts.

Combine flour and cornstarch and fold into the cake batter. pour mixture into prepared pan.

Arrange apple slices on top of cake, spinkle with combined cinnamon and sugar. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Enjoy!!!!! ~~~~~~~~Meg :chef: