On one of my trips to the Middle East, I discovered the amazing concept of salads that don’t involve lettuce. They are so different from the American concept of traditional salads, and they are WAY healthier and yummier! Consisting of a vast variety of different vegetables, Middle Eastern Salads are a real treat to the palate and to the waistline! One of my favorites, is this Turkish Salad Recipe. It is LOADED with fabulous flavor, but also with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. If you are looking for delicious and healthy weight watcher salad recipes, you must give this Turkish Salad a try! With just a 3 point value for half of the recipe, this low calorie salad recipe is a great way to get in your vegetable servings and have a delicious salad that will actually fill you up, because the serving size is huge!!! Though this isn’t an official Weight Watchers Salad Recipe, it’s still a great dish for anyone watching their weight or trying to eat healthier. It also makes a wonderful side dish to serve with just about any chicken, fish or beef meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 large tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp. sliced or pitted, chopped green olives
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. parley or coriander leaf
- Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste

Directions:
Peel and dice the onions. Fry them in the olive oil till golden: use a medium-sized pan or a large frying pan. Remove the stem, seeds and white inner membrane from all the peppers. Chop into dice. Add them to the onions. Cover the pan and cook the vegetables till the peppers are soft – about 8 minutes. Stir once or twice. Dice the tomatoes. If necessary, pit and slice the olives. Add all of these to the pan. Add the bay leaf, black pepper, cumin, salt, and tomato paste. If you like, add Tabasco or chili of choice. Cover the pan again and cook the vegetables over a medium flame for about 15 minutes. Some want the vegetables to retain their individual forms and tastes (I do). Others like to blend their Turkish Salad and serve it as a dip. This is totally up to you. For an aesthetic touch, chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Serve hot or cold.

Entire recipe makes 2 HUGE servings
Each serving = 3 point value

When I found this Weight Watchers Beef Stew Recipe for the crock pot, I literally was drooling. Though I initially thought it was just a traditional beef and vegetable stew recipe, it’s actually a classic Jewish recipe for Tzimmes! I’ve had Tzimmes before, but I’ve never had it prepared with the beef and vegetables so I was so excited to give it a try, and YOWSA!! IT WAS SO YUMMY!! Hearty and delicious, this Weight Watchers Recipe for Beef Stew is an incredibly filling meal, and with 8 Weight Watcher Points per serving, it’s much lower in calories than most stews. Try serving this stew up with a tasty 0 Points Salad for a complete and tasty meal! But keep in mind that it will also make a wonderful Passover Recipe and/or Hanukkah Recipe! This Weight Watchers crock pot recipe offers a truly unique and delicious take on beef stew by adding in some non traditional ingredients like prunes, cinnamon and honey – and it is definitely worth trying!

Weight Watchers Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients:
- 7 oz frozen chopped onions, about 2 cups
- 3 pounds raw, lean beef brisket, trimmed, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
- 1/2 pound baby carrots, cut in half if large
- 8 small uncooked new potatoes, cut in half (unpeeled)
- 16 prunes, pitted
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided (from 2 small lemons)
- 5 tsp honey, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup beef broth

NOTES: You can substitute dried apricots for the prunes if you prefer.
For a stew with thicker gravy, spoon 1 tablespoon of flour into a cup and stir in 1/4 cup of the tzimmes liquid until the mixture is lump-free. Add the flour mixture to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. (Adding the flour does not affect the recipe’s POINTS value.)

Directions:
Place onion, beef, garlic, sweet potatoes, carrots, new potatoes, prunes, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and broth; stir well.
Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours. About 5 minutes before serving, stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons of honey; cover and cook on low for 5 minutes.

Entire Recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 ½ cups
Each serving = 8 Weight Watchers Points

Haroset is a traditional Jewish dish that is an integral part of any Passover meal. This Weight Watchers Haroset recipe is crunchy and sweet, and delicious sandwiched between matzo. So you can enjoy all the wonderful flavors and traditions of Passover, and yet still be able to stick to your Weight Watchers Plan. This tasty and traditional Jewish Recipe has just 2 Weight Watcher Points per serving and is loaded with all sorts of nutritional tidbits! Fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and more! And it’s much lower in calories than traditional Haroset recipes. If you want a healthy Passover Recipe to serve this year, give this Haroset a try — it’ll satiate the whole family, but still help you stay within your Daily Points Range.

Weight Watchers Haroset Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, cored and cut into 4 pieces each*
- 8 fl oz sweet dessert wine, Kosher for Passover (1 cup)
- 1 cup raisins, golden-variety, chopped
- 1 cup walnut halves, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp honey

NOTES:
*Four different varieties of apples recommended.

This recipe can be made a day or two ahead. The mixture will turn brown the longer it sits but the flavors really blend well.

Directions:
Shred apples into a large, non-reactive bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Entire recipe makes 24 servings.

Serving size is 1/3 cup
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points

This Passover, there’s no need to eliminate all the traditional holiday foods that you love and enjoy. Just use healthier, lower calorie versions of them! This Weight Watchers Roasted Brisket Recipe is the perfect main dish to serve at your Passover dinner! With just 5 Weight Watcher Points per serving, you’ll get a hearty sized portion that tastes amazing but won’t ruin your diet. Brisket is such a traditional Passover recipe, and not serving it at your Pesach dinner would be a real bummer. But with this low Points Weight Watchers Recipe, you now have a Roasted Brisket to serve to the whole family! This lightened up Jewish holiday classic is a must try. Toss in some potatoes to bulk up the dish – but let your non Weight Watcher guests eat those ;). Chag Sameach!

Weight Watchers Roasted Brisket Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 5 oz mushrooms, sliced (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 pounds raw lean beef brisket, trimmed, use brisket from the flat half
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sugar

TIP: For added color and flavor, substitute a cup of frozen green bell pepper strips for half of the mushrooms.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Spread onion slices and garlic on bottom of a nonstick roasting pan; top with carrots and mushrooms. Arrange beef over vegetables.
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and sugar; stir to dissolve sugar.
Pour tomato mixture over brisket and vegetables; tightly cover with a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Roast for 2 hours and then remove from oven; uncover, stir and use pan juices to baste meat. Return brisket to oven and roast for about 1 hour more, uncovered, basting every 15 minutes.
Remove pan from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Serve meat and vegetables with sauce spooned over top. Entire recipe makes 8 servings.

Serving size is 3oz of beef plus ¾ cup of vegetables and sauce
Each serving = 5 Weight Watchers Points

Stuffed Cabbage is a classic Jewish recipe that makes a great addition to your Hanukkah dinner! Most beef stuffed cabbage recipes can be pretty fattening and caloric, but this slimmed down version is sure to make you jump for joy. Each 2 roll serving has just 6 Weight Watchers Points, and the taste is so amazing, no one will even know that it’s a Weight Watchers recipe! They are very easy to make and they serve as a great dish to take to a holiday gathering or potluck dinner. So if you are looking for a delicious Hanukkah recipe that is tasty, impressive and low in Points, give this one a try – your friends and family are sure to love it!

Weight Watchers Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1/3 heads Savoy cabbage, about 8 whole leaves
- 1/2 pound uncooked extra lean ground beef (with about 4% fat)
- 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 29 oz canned diced tomatoes, seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano

**Wanna turn this into a 4 Point Weight Watchers Recipe instead? Just substitute the rice for Orzo Miracle Noodle instead! Tastes the same, but you’ll knock 2 whole Weight Watchers Points off of each serving!! Woohoo!!!

Directions:
Wrap cabbage leaves in plastic wrap or moist paper towels and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, until soft. Cut off the thickest, white portion of the spine of each leaf to make leaves pliable and easy to fold; set aside.
Combine beef, rice, water, bread crumbs, carrot, onion, garlic, egg white, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of beef mixture onto center of each leaf. Fold up bottom of leaf to cover filling, tuck in sides and then continue rolling to make loose rolls (rice will expand during cooking so it is important not to roll them too tightly).
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; add rolls and saute until golden brown on all sides, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until cooked through, checking pot every 15 minutes and stirring to prevent sticking, about 1 hour. (If sauce thickens or reduces, add water.) Enjoy!

Serving Size = 2 cabbage rolls
Each serving = 6 Weight Watchers Points

With all the holiday parties and dinners this time of year, it’s hard to stick to your Weight Watchers diet program and still be able to enjoy yourself. So from here on out, I’m devoting my blog to sharing with you some of my favorite Weight Watchers holiday recipes! First up, is a Hanukkah recipe for potato pancakes (or, latkes)! Now, if you’ve made these babies in the past, I’m sure you are well aware at how greasy and fattening they typically are. And this can wreak havoc on any good Weight Watcher! Oy vey. But this awesome Weight Watchers Latkes Recipe is incredibly easy to make and tastes fantastic. It’s so good, that anyone who eats it will have no idea that each potato pancake is just 2 Weight Watchers Points! So this Hanukkah, don’t avoid this delicious and traditional Jewish recipe, just use this low calorie recipe and instead, and still be able to enjoy one of Hanukkah’s most tastiest dishes!

Weight Watchers Latkes Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pound potatoes
- 2 medium egg whites
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour*
- 2 medium scallions
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tsp olive oil

*use a whole wheat flour if you want to amp up your nutritional stats

Directions:
Soak the potatoes in cold water 30 minutes; drain and blot dry. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, egg whites, flour, scallions and salt. Form into 12 pancakes.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat one third of the oil. Cook the pancakes, 4 at a time, until just golden, about 2 minutes on each side; transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining oil and pancakes. Bake until crisp and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points

I have been obsessed with crock pot recipes lately. They are so easy to make, they’re fast, and there are so many variations of recipes that can be done with the crockpot. The possibilities are endless! And today’s cabbage soup recipe is no exception. It’s delicious, it’s filling, it has only 4 Weight Watchers Point, and it can feed a lot of people! It’s the perfect dish to take for a potluck or to serve at a dinner party. Plus, I always find it helpful to have soup on hand when I’m dieting because it’s a great thing to eat before a meal. It tends to fill you up so that you don’t over eat the main dish. This is a very good thing! So with this cabbage soup crock pot recipe, I’ll divide it up into its 4 Point portions and then freeze it. So whenever I’m hungry and have no patience to prepare a meal, I have quick access to a tasty soup that will help curb my appetite a bit. It’s a lifesaver. :)

Cabbage Roll Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound ground round
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans beef consommé – undiluted–10.5 ounces per can
2 cans diced tomatoes – undrained–14.5 ounces per can
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Brown meat in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drain well. Place meat in a 4-quart electric slow cooker; stir in water and next 10 ingredients. Cover; cook on low-heat for 8 hours. Increase heat setting to high; stir in rice. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes or until rice is
tender.

Makes 10 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
4 Weight Watchers Points per serving

Here’s another tasty Passover Recipe that’s amazingly yummy and very low in Weight Watchers Points. This will make a great side dish to your Passover meal and it tastes so good, your dinner guests probably won’t even know it’s low calorie! If you are following the Weight Watchers program, this traditional Jewish Passover recipe is a must try — you’ll love the unique flavor. Plus it’s very easy to prepare and the leftovers taste great cold too!

Red Cabbage in Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:
1 small chopped white onion
1/2 kilogram red cabbage, sliced into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.75 ounces of raisins
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon red wine vinaigrette
Salt and pepper by taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon Splenda

Directions:
Fry the onion in the olive oil until golden. Add the cabbage and continue cooking until it looses its volume. Add the raisins, wine, vinaigrette, spices, and bring it to boil. Lower the flame and continue cooking while mixing occasionally uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the cabbage becomes very soft.

Makes 4 servings. Kosher for Passover.

Weight Watchers Points Value = 1 WW Point per serving

(total of 6 Weight Watchers Points for the entire dish)

Matzo is a traditional staple of the Jewish Passover meal. And since so much matzo is eaten during this holiday, it’s vital to find a variety of ways to eat it. This matzo brei recipe is one I learned from my future mother in law. She uses this Passover recipe every year, and serves the matzo brei for breakfast. This traditional Jewish recipe can be enjoyed plain or sprinkled with salt. Or try it with cinnamon sugar and reduced-calorie syrup. I personally enjoy my matzo brei served with a bit of low fat cottage cheese on top. There really are many different ways to prepare this Jewish Passover recipe and yet still be able to stay on track with your Weight Watchers Points. This matzo brei recipe is SO incredibly easy and really yummy too! Give it a try and impress your Jewish friends with this traditional Passover dish! And hey, even if you aren’t Jewish and don’t celebrate Passover, this is still a pretty tasty bite!

Matzo Brei Recipe

Ingredients:
3/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
6 complete matzo(s)
2 Tbsp light butter

Directions:
Soften a piece of matzo with warm water, until it begins to bend; break into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Repeat with remaining matzo. Pour egg substitute over matzo pieces and mix until well-coated.
In a large nonstick pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add matzo mixture, cook, turning occasionally, until matzo just begins to brown and is heated throughout (approx 5 minutes). Serve immediately. Makes about 1 cup per serving. Kosher for Passover.

Weight Watchers Points Value = 5 (WW Points)