Having a hard time keeping those New Years resolutions? Un Huh ....I decided to devote a lot of time in this issue to low calorie recipes, most of which I got from friends when I attended Weight Watchers years ago. Hopefully, if you were brave enough to make a New Years resolution to lose weight this will give you that boost you need to keep going and keep smiling as you are counting down the pounds!
| 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil 1/2 cup finely chopped Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 1/4 Cup finely chopped Onion 2 Tablespoons finely chopped Carrot 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 2 Cups finely chopped Mushrooms 10 oz. extra lean Ground Beef 1 Tablespoon Steak Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste 4 Servings
Each Serving Provides:
Per Serving: 164 Calories, 15g Protein, 10g Fat, 1 5g Carbohydrates, 1g Dietary
Fiber
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In a 10 inch nonstick skillet, heat oil; add bell pepper, onion, carrot,
celery and garlic. Saute stirring until onion is translucent, about
8 -10 minutes. Add mushrooms; raise heat to high and saute, stirring
until mushrooms brown and liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes. Allow
mixture to come to room temperature. Preheat broiler.
Combine mushroom mixture with ground beef, steak sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 hamburger patties. Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Broil burgers on rack 3-4 inches from heat, 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare. |
The above information according to what this recipes and ones I have after now refer to the requirements of the Weight Watcher Diet. The Weight Watcher Diet I have been told is basically the same as the diet that diabetics use. And as an afterthought, Weight Watchers refers to their diet as an eating program not a diet. These are foods you prepare with new cooking techniques which not only encourage your dieting but foods that support you losing weight.
| 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Honey 1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard 1 Teaspoon cider vinegar or white vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4(5 ounce) loin pork chops 1" thick with bone
4 Servings Each Serving Provides 3 proteins, 20 optional calories Per Serving: 218 calories, 24g Protein, 9g Fat, 8g Carbohydrates, 505 mg Sodium, 67 mg Cholesterol, 0g Dietary Fiber
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To prepare marinade, in small saucepan heat honey over low heat until
it liquefies. Add mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper; blend completely
and cook to room temperature.
Place pork chops in a gallon-size sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chops. Seal bag squeezing out air; turn bag to coat chops. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally. Preheat broiler. Remove chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before broiling. Drain and discard marinade. Broil on rack, close to heat source until done, 6 -7 minutes per side. |
The next couple of recipes are ones that my co-weightwatchers made up and you have to trust me on this one........before you think they must be awful......please try it........The BBQ Tuna is delicious and you will swear it doesn't have tuna in it.
8 oz Chicken or Tuna (well drained) |
Combine and cook in baking dish at 350 degrees for 45 min.
l serving |
| 3-4 tablespoons skim milk 1-2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup cream style cottage cheese |
Process in blender. When smooth, put in container and store in
refrigerator.
The following recipe is just a personal favorite of mine. I like to serve this with just plain rice and a green salad. Since the entire can of cream of celery soup has only 60 calories, I am sure it would be good for anyone watching their weight. |
| 4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup 1/2 cup water 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard  |
Brown chicken breasts in skillet with cooking oil. Mix together in another bowl, soup, water and dijon mustard. When chicken is good and brown on both sides cover with soup mixture and cover and simmer 20-30 minutes or until chicken is done. |
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