MissyGirl

I forgot to mention that it has half the calories than the blue box and only a tiny fraction of the fat.

If you use the barilla plus rotini then you can add 34 grams of protein to the entire dish. One cup is a serving size but because it only has 200 calories you can easily afford to eat a bit more than the one cup and still stay really close to your target of 1200-1800 calories.

Missy

CAROLJ

Beans and rice for dinner. I love beans and rice, plus it will be a meatless dinner.

MissyGirl

CarolJ,

Red beans and rice is such a wonderful meal. I so love cajun food. I know that some use sausage or smoke sausage or other meats in their Red Beans but I am very content with just the spices and the beans and rice. Yumm-O!!

Can I come eat at your house tonight? We are going out to eat and I really do not care to eat out. I used to love it but since I have been on this diet it is just a hassle to me. I will probably order what I always order, salmon. I do love my salmon.

What is everyone else eating tonight?

Missy

CAROLJ

I enjoy salmon, or almost any type of fish, but I rarely order fish when I eat out. It is generally cut thin and overcooked.

Since starting my new healthy routine, I don't like eating out much either. To many choices and to much food. I grew up with the "starving children in Africa" lecture. I have a hard time leaving food on my plate. Carol

BonniFeltz

I hear you on the "hard time leaving food on my plate" bit Carol. That is one of the reasons why I am the size I am. The other reason is I like food. Did I mention low control also? Ok, enough about that!

I think I will have oatmeal for super tonight. It's filling, has fiber and I can throw in some raisins in. It's awful hot here and I don't feel like cooking. I COULD have a salad but will take that to work tomorrow for lunch with ConnieQuilts. At least I will try to remember to take it to work. :)

BonniFeltz

I changed my mind when I got home. Pulled out a piece of salmon that I had in the freezer and popped it into the NuWave. Just added Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning. Then I cut up a tomato and cucumber with a couple of tablespoons of Hummus.

BonniFeltz

and speaking of Salmon (no, I didn't make this yet)..

Salmon with Tomato-Basil Salsa

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each), rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons light mayo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

for the salsa:
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 oz grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 to 1 1/4 oz sweet onion
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Lightly spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the fish in the pan.
Stir together the remaining spices and wet ingreidents.
Lightly spread on each fillet

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

While it is cooking....chop the tomatoes, basil and onion. Put in a small bowl.

Add the vinegar, stirring gently to combine.

Spoon over the cooked fish fillets.

Nutritional information:
serves: 4
Each serving of salmon and a side of salsa:
200 cal
8.5 grams of fat (1.5 saturated)
68 mg of cholesterol
175 mg of sodium
1 gram fiber
26 grams protein
5 grams carbs

BonniFeltz

Ok. New day - new recipe.....From Lose Weight With Aimee, One Meal at a Time.

Black Bean Brownies (I've heard that this is good but haven't tried this particular one yet)

1 box Betty Crocker low fat Fudge Brownie Mix
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Puree the beans and water together in a blender until smooth. Stir into the brownie mix until combined.

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non stick cooking spray. pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out almost clean.

Cool completely and then cut into 24 pieces. You won't be able to taste the beans. This brownie is more like a dense cake like brownie.

serves: 24
Per Serving:

102 calories
2 fat (15.2% cal from fat)
2 g protein
20 g carb
2 g dietary fiber
9 mg cholesterol
131 mg sodium

Exhanges: 9 grain (starch): 0 lean meat
Weight Watchers Points - 2

BonniFeltz

I think that I might try this but I'd leave off the hormel real bacon bits and perhaps use the precooked bacon (lower in calories) as well as search out cheeses which would work. Instead of a full 1/4 cup of each on each chicken breast I'd just sprinkle some on top at the end. fresh tomatoes with green chilies or something instead of canned would cut back on the sodium also. It has possibilities...let me know what you think.

Monterey Chicken

4 (5 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Barbecue sauce
1/4 cup hormel real bacon bits
1 cup 2% colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese Blend
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
sliced green onions
pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Pound out the chicken breasts to flatten.
Season each with a little pepper.
Cook the chicken in a skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium-low heat until no longer pink.

Place each breast onto a baking sheet and top each breast with 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup tomatoes, green onions and 1 tablespoon of bacon bits.

Place into the oven and bake until the cheese has melted about 5 minutes).

Serves 4
per serving:
263 Calories
8 g fat (29.0% cal from fat)
39g protein
6g carb
1 g dietary fiber
108 mg cholesterol
840 mg sodium

exchanges: 4 1/2 lean meat; 0 other Carbs

Weight Watchers points - 6

BonniFeltz

and now for dessert:

Chocolate Peanut Butter krispy Treats

1 1/4 cups crispy rice cereal
2 Tablespoons Reduced fat peanut butter
1 (1.55 oz) Hershey's cookies 'n cream candy bar

In a microwave safe dish melt the candy bar and peanut butter together for about 1 minute, and stir to combine.

Add cereal until completely coated.

Drop mounds onto waxed paper (approx. 1/4 cup)

refrig until firm.

You can use a regular Hershey's milk chocolate bar (same size) in place of the cookies N cream bar if you like. (WW pts will be the same)

Serves: 4
Per serving:
131 calories
6 g fat (39.6% cal from fat)
3 g protein
17 g carb
1 g dietary fiber
3mg cholesterol
114 mg sodium

Exchanges: 1/2 grain (starch)

Weight Watchers points: 3