Low Point Recipes

This is a spot for meal ideas and recipes to be swapped and discussed. It was created primarily for those of us following Weight Watchers, so we have a place to trade good meal ideas with lower points values. To add a recipe use the comments section of an existing post.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Key Lime Pie

Another great one from Marci

Key Lime Pie
(makes 8 servings, 3pts per serving)
-1 box (0.3oz) sugar-free lime flavored gelatin
-1/4 c boiling water
-2 containers (8oz each) keylime pie-flavor yogurt
-1 container (8oz) frozen ff whipped topping, thawed
-1 prepared 9" reduced fat graham cracker pie crust
In large heat-resistant bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. With wire whisk, stir in yogurt; with wooden spoon, fold in whipped topping, Transfer mixture to prepared crust; refrigerate overnight, to at least 2 hrs.
Nurturing Info: 148 calories, 3.5g fat, 1g fiber

Eggplant Parmigiana

Thanks Marci for this great recipe!

Eggplant Parmigiana
(makes 3 servings:3 pts per serving)
-1 eggplant (about 1 1/2 lbs), pared and sliced 1/2" thick
-1 egg white, lightly beaten with 2tbs water
-1/2 c seasoned Italian bread crumbs
-1 c reduced fat spaghetti sauce
-3/4c shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
-3tbs grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375". Spray 2 baking sheets with non stick cooking spray. Coat eggplant slices with egg white, then bread crumbs. Arrange on p prepared baking sheets; bake 30 minutes. Turn slices over; bake until browned on both sides, 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven; leave oven on.
Spread 1/4 c sauce over bottom of 8x8" baking dish. Arrange half the eggplant in a single layer over sauce; top with half of remaining sauce, then half of the cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, covered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 30-40 min

Nutrition Info: 193 calories, 3g fat, 4.3 g fiber

Saturday, June 18, 2005

By Changing Your Thinking

By Changing your thinking, you change your beliefs;
When you change your beliefs, you change your expectations;
When you change your expectations, you change your attitude;
When you change your attitude, you change your behaviour;
When you change your behavior, you change your performance;
When you change your performance, you Change Your Life!

Great poem, it reminds us that everything is in our control.