Lentil Fritters Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
Here’s one of my favorite Weight Watchers Vegetarian Recipes for those days when I want a really filling and satisfying dish that is equally delicious. These Lentil Fritters are crisped on the outside, and soft and warm on the inside. They are served on a bed of fresh, sweet and tangy cabbage slaw and topped with a cool creamy, cucumber yogurt sauce.
Packed with an incredible amount of fiber and protein, these lentil fritters come out to just 5 Points plus per serving! They are a bit time consuming to make, but you can cut some of the prep work out and used canned lentils, if you prefer. But it is well worth the effort – they are fantastic!
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Cauliflower Hummus Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
Low Carb Cauliflower Hummus Recipes have been all the rage on Pinterest lately. And since I loooooove hummus, I was game to giving this dish a try and coming up with my own version. The key is simply substituting roasted cauliflower for the garbanzo beans in order to dramatically lower the carbohydrate count.
Milk Chicken Recipe – 5 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
I have always been a fan of Jamie Oliver, so when I came across his unique Milk Chicken Recipe, I was eager to give it a try and see if I could make more of a Weight Watchers chicken recipe. It’s a really simple dish that requires just a handful of ingredients. Yet the combination of all the flavors and textures really creates a mouthwatering result.
Light Italian Meatballs Recipe – 5 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
These Light Italian Meatballs are my go-to meatball recipe for whenever I am craving traditional Italian food.
The key here is the extra lean ground beef. This makes a dramatic difference in the Points value. Cutting down on all that fat in the ground beef, allows for the addition of grated Parmesan cheese mixed into the meat.
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Eggplant Tahini Wrap Recipe – 5 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
I honestly don’t think I’ll ever tire of roasted eggplants and Tahini. The favor combination is incredible and it’s an incredibly healthy dish. Craving more of a meal, I took one of my favorite Wei
Quinoa Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Lime Mayo – 9 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Vegetarians, you may just want to marry me after eating this burger. It is UNBELIEVABLY good. I am not a vegetarian, and I’d eat this quinoa burger a million times over again. Granted, this is a 9 Points Weight Watchers Recipe, BUT, because the burger patty is made with quinoa and white beans, it’s incredibly filling.
Low Fat Banana Bread Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
I’ve had my share of Weight Watchers banana bread recipes, but this version is my favorite. The bread comes out so moist and delicious, and the applesauce and vanilla extract help to give it just the right amount of sweetness without having to use a lot of sugar.
If you prefer to use regular, all-purpose flour with this instead of whole wheat, you absolutely can. Or you can use a mixture of the two flours. But I like the added nutrition of whole wheat. I also added a few tablespoons of organic raw flaxseed because I was serving this to my kids, but that does add an extra Point or two. So, I posted the recipe without the inclusion of the flaxseed.
This low fat banana bread is wonderful with your morning coffee or tea, or for an after-dinner sweet treat. And at just 4 Points for each thick slice, you’ll be thrilled at how filling and satisfying it is. Enjoy!
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California-Style Tilapia Nachos Recipe
By Wendy Zitzman
If you blinked, you missed it…but yesterday, I was very, very briefly shown on the Dr. Oz show in a segment for his Healthy Recipe Challenge. In case you missed it on my Facebook page, I was contacted by the producers of the Dr. Oz show on Friday, and asked if I’d be willing to submit a “healthier version of a California-style nacho recipe”.
Crustless Quiche Recipe – 3 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Perfect for a laid-back weekend breakfast or brunch, these adorable little Crustless Quiches are not only delicious, but they are just 3 Points each! By eliminating the tradition quiche crust, this dish becomes a low carb, high protein Weight Watchers breakfast recipe that is flavorful and filling, yet still very light.
Light Orange Chicken Recipe – 3 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Orange Flavored Chicken is one of my all time favorite Chinese foods. But given that it’s dish that is usually breaded, deep fried chicken in a thick, sweet and sticky sauce, it’s not really the best choice if you are following the Weight Watchers plan.
So in order to have my orange chicken and eat it too, I put together a much healthier and lighter version that has a LOT less fat and calories than the traditional restaurant version.
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Italian Marinated Salmon with Couscous Recipe – 8 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
This Italian Marinated Salmon with Couscous Recipe is a perfect, easy and healthy weeknight dinner recipe. The salmon turns out so moist and flaky with the most delicious flavor. And when served over the whole wheat couscous, it makes for a very satisfying dish.
Asparagus Goat Cheese Risotto Recipe – 6 Points
By Wendy Zitzman
Until just recently, I have never attempted to make a risotto recipe. I’ve always heard that the preparation is tedious and laborious, and that it’s next to impossible to get the texture right. Based on that info, I was terrified of risotto.
