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Full of fiber and flavor, this tasty black bean dip recipe is incredibly filling. Serve it as a dip with fresh veggies, baked pita chips, or baked tortilla chips as a delicious and healthy appetizer recipe. I also used this dip as a sandwich spread on a turkey breast sandwich. Deeelish! This is really such an easy dip recipe, you can make it in no time, so it’s a great snack idea if you need to whip up something healthy – fast! Also, I am obsessed with spicy foods, so if you don’t like things as hot as I do, just take out the jalapenos in this recipe. :) Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Dip Recipes, it’s 1 Point Total servings, make it an ideal dip for any dieter.

Spicy Black Bean Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup fresh pico de gallo or chunky salsa
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh jalapenos, de-seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup plain, fat-free yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor blend until chunky or smooth (depending on which consistency you prefer) Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro.

Entire Recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1/4 cup
Each serving = 1 Point Total

I’m always on the lookout for healthy and unique salad recipes that are quick and easy to make, taste delish and are low in Weight Watchers Points. This Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe was a HUGE hit at our family dinner the other night, and has just a 2 Point Total per serving. The kids loved the colors of this corn salad, and my 15 month old loved being able to easily eat it with his fingers. It’s full of fiber and low on calories, fat and tastes amazing! It’s a wonderful side dish recipe that can accompany many different meals. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Recipes, it’s a must try for any dieter looking for new healthy salad recipes that taste great. Give it a try!

Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 16oz bag of frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 of a red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
- juice from 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Defrost corn. Toss all items together in a medium sized bowl, and add salt & pepper as needed

Entire Recipe = 5 servings
Serving size is approximately 1 cup
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Tostada Salads have always been a favorite Mexican food of mine. There’s just something about that crunchy shell that I adore! However, in traditional tostada salad recipes, the shell is fried, thus adding tons of fat, calories and weight watchers points. My slimmed down version has just a 7 Point Total, (for the entire dish) and still offers that yummy, crunchy shell – but baked, not fried. Plus, it’s loaded with fiber! And the best part, is that is still has all the delicious flavors of the ground beef tostada salad that you would buy from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Salad Recipes, it’s a fabulous meal idea for any one who wants a low calorie Mexican recipe!

With temperatures still on the rise this summer, this light and delicious Avocado and Crab Salad Recipe is the perfect dish to serve up! Loaded with flavor, tang and creamy goodness, this fresh salad recipe is not only DELISH…it’s good for you too! Though this is not an official Weight Watchers recipe, if you are a weight watcher, you will dedinitely want to add this low point salad recipe to your collection. And this fabulous little dish can be served as an appetizer or over a bed of fresh greens for a delightful summer salad.

Ingredients:
- 1 medium Hass avocado
- 4 oz lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp chopped red tomato
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: For added heat and spice, try adding in 1 tsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers! Or add a little variety by adding 1 tbsp of pear or papaya for a sweeter, fresher taste.

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine onion, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro salt and pepper. Add crab meat and toss well.
Cut avocado open, remove pit and spoon out avocado. Cut into large chunks and add to crab. Mix carefully, not to mash the avocado. Spoon back into avocado shells and enjoy!

Entire Recipe makes 2 servings
Each serving = 5 Point Total

This recipe was created by Gina’s WW Recipes.

Another fabulously delicious 0 point value recipe to share today! This weight watcher pico de gallo recipe is so fresh and tasty, and yet so incredibly HEALTHY! Loaded with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, this homemade salsa recipe beats a store bought brand any day. It tastes SO much better than all the preservative filled ones that you buy in a jar. And the fact that you can eat quite a bit of this without using any of your Weight Watchers Points is a huge plus! This salsa recipe is perfect to serve with some baked tortilla chips for a low calorie, healthy Weight Watchers snack. Try it over a baked potato, or on top of an egg white omelet! If you are following the Weight Watchers program, this pico de gallo recipe will be a fabulous addition to your collection of Weight Watchers recipes. Enjoy!

Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 chile peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped (I used jalapeno)
- 2 tbsp chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is approx 1/2 cup
Each serving = 0 point value

This recipe was created by Gina’s WW Recipes.

Ok, so I know it’s been a couple of weeks since I posted a Fabulous Food Find….I’m a bad poster :(. Actually, I’ve just been so busy hunting down yummy and new Weight Watchers Recipes for you all!! :) But, I hope you’ll forgive me when I tell you about today’s Fabulous Food Find! I have uncovered a tasty, low calorie tortilla chip that comes in 8 varieties and is so incredibly yummy that it can be eaten by itself or dipped into salsa, guacamole or any other dip. Each serving of these rockin’, low calorie tortilla chips have just 2 Weight Watchers Points. And all 8 flavors have just 125 calories or less, 2-3 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber! They make a fantastic party snack – even for those not watching their weight, because they are THAT good. So, what are these fabulous tortilla chips, you ask? Well read on, my fellow foodies!

Low Calorie Tortilla Chips – 2 Weight Watchers Points

These crisp and crunchy Baked Tortilla Chips are made by the ultra fabulous Guiltless Gourmet! Now, I’m sure you may have tried baked tortilla chips before, but these are truly the best I’ve ever had, and I’m sure that you’ll think the same. They are crispier and much more flavorful than others and they have a fantastic variety of flavors! You can get them in: Yellow Corn, Blue Corn, Chipotle, Chili Verde, Chili Lime, Mucho Nacho, Black Bean, and Unsalted Yellow Corn. And I LOVE that these chips are actually quite a healthy option and are all natural! So if you are a Weight Watcher who needs a tasty, and guiltless tortilla chip, pick up some of these babies and enjoy!

TIP: Give them a try with my low calorie Weight Watchers Guacamole Recipe!

Though not the traditional quesadilla recipe that we all know and love, this twist on the Mexican favorite is really yummy! Combining beef, spinach mushrooms and blue cheese, this quesadilla packs a fabulous punch of flavor and has just 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving and is one of my all time favorite Weight Watcher Recipes! With just the right amount of heat and tang, this Weight Watchers Spinach and Beef Quesadilla Recipe is sure to be a hit with your Super Bowl party or any other fun get together! It makes a great appetizer recipe too, so try serving it at your next dinner party and impress your guests with it’s unique flavor combination.

Weight Watchers Beef and Spinach Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cooked lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp taco sauce
- 4 large burrito-size wheat flour tortillas
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a small bowl, stir together beef and taco sauce.
Lay two tortillas on a flat surface and divide beef mixture between them. Sprinkle each tortilla with half of cheese, cumin, mushrooms, spinach and red pepper flakes; top each with a remaining tortilla.
Set a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla in skillet and cook until brown spots form on bottom of tortilla, about 3 to 4 minutes; flip and cook until brown spots form again, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove quesadilla to a large cutting board and cover to keep warm; repeat with remaining quesadilla.
Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve.

Serving size is 2 quesadilla wedges
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points

A great alternative to traditional chili recipes, this Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Recipe has a wonderfully unique taste that even the most pickiest eater will enjoy! I first learned of this recipe through my good friend, and fellow Weight Watcher, Janice, who is the writer of the fabulous blog, Sew Girly. She prepares this white bean chili recipe frequently and after hearing about how fabulous it is, I decided to try it myself, and I was blown away! It is such a nice change of pace from the typical chili recipe! This White Bean Chili also makes a fabulous Weight Watchers Crock Pot Recipe and it makes great leftovers so it tastes even better the next day for lunch! I prefer to prepare this as a crock pot recipe, and then divide the whole thing up into individual portions and freeze them so I can reheat it in a pinch for a quick and easy meal. With just 4 Weight Watchers Points per serving, and TONS of fiber and protein, this dish also makes a fantastic Momentum Plan Recipe. Each serving is really quite large so it will fill you up and won’t be hungry. And there’s nothing better than feeling full when you are dieting!! So if you are following the Weight Watchers Momentum Plan, or if you are just looking to expand your collection of yummy chili recipes, you are gonna want to give this white bean turkey chili a try, ASAP!

Weight Watchers White Bean Turkey Chili Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (SHOULD BE ABOUT 120 CALORIES PER 4 OZ)
- 2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt to taste
- ground cayenne pepper to taste
- ground white pepper to taste
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fat free Half & Half
- 2 – 3 cups fat free chicken broth (add as needed if chili is too thick)
- 1/2 cup reduced fat, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions

**OPTIONAL: Top with 1 tbsp of reduced fat sour cream (will not affect overall Points value)
*Note: The White Bean Chili in the picture shows some pomegranate seeds and celery on top of the sour cream for garnish, which is a nice idea! But I used the reduced fat cheese and green onions instead.

Directions:
In a large pot over medium heat, or in a crock pot on medium, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper, and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
Add one can of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the second can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the Half and Half. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes. If you are using this as a crock pot recipe, let simmer on low heat for about 2-4 hrs. Top each serving with 1/8 cup of reduced fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and 1 tbsp of reduced fat sour cream (optional). Recipe makes 4 HUGE servings.

Serving size is about 2 cups
Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points

I am seriously obsessed with Guacamole Recipes. I don’t need tortilla chips, veggies or anything to even dip in it…just gimme a spoon, and I’ll go to town on it. Now, even though guacamole is really nutritious, given that the main ingredient is the nutrient rich avocado, it’s still loaded with calories and fat (even though that’s the healthy, monounsaturated fat), making it higher in Weight Watchers Points than most all other fruits. So, how’s a Weight Watcher supposed to get her guacamole fix without breaking her Points bank? By trying this amazing, Low Calorie Guacamole Recipe of course! The key to rockin’ this much loved dip recipe is to find ways to bulk it up with other low calorie ingredients, and (and don’t get scared reading this part) to substitute some of the avocado quantity with peas. It may sound odd, but you really can’t tell! And of course, you will still use some avocado in it, but by adding in some low Point peas, we are able to add quantity and volume without adding a lot more calories and therefore keeping the Points value low. This guacamole dip recipe is perfectly delicious when served with some baked tortilla chips or veggies for dipping. Put it on tacos, sandwiches or try it on top of my Chicken Taco Salad Recipe! There are many, many ways to enjoy this favorite Mexican recipe. If you love your guac, and can’t bear eliminating it from your meal plan, give this delicious Weight Watchers Guacamole Recipe a try!

Oh! I wanted to give a special shout out to the COWS (Considerate Outstanding Working Sisters) from North Adams Elementary in Seaman, OH ,who I hear have started their own Biggest Loser Diet Plan and are regular readers of my blog! Thanks for the support, ladies and good luck!!!

Weight Watchers Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 medium avocado, ripe, peeled and pitted
- 1 15-oz. can young peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatillos
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
- 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Labane Yogurt Cheese* or fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste

*Labane Cheese can be found at most Kosher Grocery Stores

Directions:
Put peas in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth. Add in avocado and mash that into the peas until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day. Makes 6 servings.

Serving size is 1/3 cup.
Each serving = 1 Weight Watchers Point

Looking for another stellar Weight Watchers Super Bowl Recipe that’ll give your guests the Super Bowl snacks they love, but still keep you a good Weight Watcher? Well, you’ll be the hit of the party with this crowd pleasing Weight Watchers 7 Layer Mexican Bean Dip Recipe! With just 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving, it’s one of the best Mexican Bean Dip Recipes you’ll find that not only is low in fat and calories, but tastes great and is good for you! Full of fiber and calcium and low on calories, this slimmed down traditional 7 Layer Dip Recipe is incredibly easy to make and is a fabulously healthy party food. So, if you are a Weight Watcher, there’s no need to give up your favorite Super Bowl Recipes this year – just try out my lower Points versions and stay on track to reach your weight loss goals! GO STEELERS!!!!

Weight Watchers Mexican Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 9 oz fat-free bean dip, about 1 heaping cup
- 6 oz guacamole, about 3/4 cup
- 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 medium scallions, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 3 small tomatillos, finely chopped
- 6 medium olives, black, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

* Top this killer Mexican Bean Dip Recipe with some sliced jalapenos for an added kick!

Directions:
Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; mix well. In a large bowl, combine, tomatoes, tomatillos, red onions, cilantro, salt and pepper.
In a separate 12-inch round glass serving bowl, spread bean dip on bottom. Top with guacamole, sour cream, tomato mixture, cheese, scallions, and olives.

Serve with baked, low fat tortilla chips, like these Guiltless Gourmet Yellow Corn Organic Baked Tortilla Chips.
*Remember to count the Weight Watchers Points for the chips separately!

Serving size is a very full 1/4th cup of Mexican Dip
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points