Showing posts with label Weight Watchers Recipe - Handy Info. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight Watchers Recipe - Handy Info. Show all posts

Friday, September 14, 2007

Get Ready for Flavor with Weight Watchers Banana Couscous Parfait Recipe

Best diet for lifeThis Banana Couscous Pudding & Fruit Parfait Weight Watchers recipe is a fantastic to start the day, or end it on a high, delicious note. I love this banana couscous recipe, it is a fabulous and creative way to enjoy two of my favorite things: bananas & couscous!

Points Value: 2; Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup couscous, uncooked
  • 1 oz fat-free/sugar-free instant banana pudding
  • 2 cups skim milk, cold
  • 1 large banana. ripe & sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/8 oz mint leaves, sprigs (for garnish)

What’s Next:

In a medium saucepan- bring water to a boil. Cut off heat & add couscous. Stir until mixed in & cover. Let stand for 5 minutes & stir.

Prepares pudding according to package directions using skim milk.

Stir in couscous- it’s OK if it is still warm, no worries. Let stand for 5 minutes until pudding is set.

To make parfaits (yep, get those parfait glasses out & brush the dust off) layer about 2 tablespoons of pudding, then 2 tablespoons of bananas, 2 tablespoons pudding, and 2 tablespoons strawberries into each glass. Garnish with mint leaves and you’re ready to impress them all with this quick & easy elegant Weight Watchers recipe. Enjoy!

Eat well & Laugh often.

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Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe

Best diet for lifeAs promised, the Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe. Enjoy. This is fantastic with the Weight Watchers Fabulous Spicy Corn Muffins Recipe. Get ready for some good food.

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup canned Italian tomatoes, drained & chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

What’s Next:

Spray large saucepan with non-stick spray & heat over medium-high heat.

Add turkey and onion. Using wooden spoon, crumble turkey meat. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned- about 5 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients (did you think I was going to list all that again? Whew!) and stir until combined.

Reduce heat to low & allow to simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook until chili is thick & flavors have melded- about one hour.

Remove bay leaf (don’t eat that thing, dangerous to your health) and you’re ready to serve. Enjoy this delicious chili with your wonderful muffins.

Eat well & Laugh often.

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Weight Watchers Fabulous Spicy Corn Muffins Recipe

Best diet for lifeSkip the cornbread and pair up with these jalapeno and scallion-filled muffins with a bowl of your favorite chili- you might have a new favorite here soon!

Points value: 3 ; Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped

What’s Next:

Go ahead and preheat your oven to 350 F, or 175 C. Coat a 12-hole muffin tin or muffin liners with cooking spray.

In a large bowl- mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder & salt.

In a medium bowl- mix together oil, honey, egg & milk.

Create a well with a spoon in the middle of the cornmeal mix and pour in milk mixture, Mix until combined.

Fold in scallions & jalapenos.

Drop heaping tablespoon of batter into muffin pan until each is about 2/3 full. Bake 20 -25 minutes, or until golden. Enjoy these fabulous Weight Watcher muffins. Watch out for Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe.

Eat well & Laugh often.

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