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Pork is such a light and delicious lean meat to serve up, if you want to plan a healthy dinner recipe. And with this tasty apricot glaze, the flavor is perfectly enhanced without adding a lot of extra calories. The key ingredient in this dish is the espresso, which gives a nice edge to the pork, and balances out the sweetness of the apricot. And each serving is just 5 Points +! Try serving with a low calorie salad or some roasted vegetables recipes to fill up your plate and your tummy, but not your Weight Watchers Points Plus balance. Enjoy!

Apricot Glazed Roast Pork Loin Recipe

A quick and easy weight watchers dinner idea, this low calorie pork recipe is a real treat. Light and flavorful, and just 5 Points + per serving. Pair it with a low calorie side dish recipe or some roasted vegetables for a healthy meal idea.

Cooking time (duration): 55

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 6

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 slice of pork with sauce
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 213 calories; 7 g fat; 13 g carbohydrates; 25 g protein; 0 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/03/28/roast-pork-loin-recipe-with-apricot-glaze/feed/ 0 http://www.laaloosh.com/2010/02/22/cuban-pork-crock-pot-stew-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2010/02/22/cuban-pork-crock-pot-stew-recipe/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:55:23 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=2960 This delicious Cuban-Style Yam and Pork Stew Recipe for your slow cooker is a real treat! With the flavor and zest of traditional Cuban recipes, this reduced calorie version is a wonderful meal idea for any weight watcher. Each HUGE serving has just a 6 Point Total, so it’s a wonderfully satisfying meal choice that can be paired with some 0 Point Recipes for a great weight watchers meal. It’s tasty, juicy and super easy to make. And it’s a healthy recipe that the whole family can enjoy without knowing that they are actually eating healthy! Crock Pot Recipes have always been a favorite of mine, because they are just so easy and pretty hard to mess up. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Crock Pot Recipes, it’s a must try for anyone who loves Cuban food, but is watching their weight.

Cuban Pork Crock Pot Stew Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 small can green chilies
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 medium green onions
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Directions:
In your slow cooker, put pork, potatoes, chilies, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, orange juice, green onions, yellow onion salt, pepper, and; cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours.
Stir in parsley lime juice, and cilantro; cover slow cooker and cook for 10 minutes more.

Serving size = 2 cups
Each serving = 6 Point Total

If you are a weight watcher who loves good pork chop recipes minus the guilt, then this one is for you. This low calorie honey lime pork chop recipe is so deeelish, it had me lickin’ my fingers! The marinade makes the meat oh so tender and leaves such an amazing flavor. And I also love that this is such a quick and easy pork chop recipe, so you can dish out a fabulous, low point meal in no time! Each chop has just a 5 Point Total, which isn’t bad. Pair it with some tasty, low calorie salads or some 0 – 1 Weight Watchers Points Side Dish Recipes and you’ll have a healthy and filling meal for just a fraction of your daily points. Enjoy!

Honey Lime Pork Chop Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 (4 oz.) lean boneless pork chops
- 1 package Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tbsp chopped scallions
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp ground or fresh ginger (I used fresh)
- dash of Kosher salt and pepper

Directions:
Start by making the marinade. In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients, except the pork chops. Place 1/2 of the marinade into an 8×8 inch baking dish. Place the pork chops on top followed by the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours (2 hours minimum), turning occasionally. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, discarding any left over marinade. Grill or broil the pork chops, turning only once, until the pork chops are done.

Entire Recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size = 1 Pork Chop
Each Serving = 5 Point Total

In the spirit of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, I’ve got another yummy Irish recipe to share! It’s a Weight Watchers Skillet Pork and Cabbage Recipe that is super easy to make and tastes delicious. And with just 3 Weight Watchers Points, this healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipe will keep you on track to meeting your weight loss goals in no time! Made with lean boneless pork chops, this Weight Watchers recipe is Irish-inspired, and tastes terrific with a splash of cider vinegar. It’s light and tangy, and oh-so-yummy! Serve this as your main dish dinner recipe for St. Paddy’s Day, and enjoy the spirit of the Irish without using up all your Weight Watcher Points.

Weight Watchers Skillet Pork and Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp table salt, divided
- 1 spray non fat cooking spray
- 1 pound center loin pork, lean only, 6 thin boneless pork chops
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 tsp thyme, fresh, minced, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 medium head red cabbage, coarsely shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, or to taste

TIP: Garnish with fresh thyme. Toss in some shredded carrot and bell pepper for color and added flavor. You can also use green cabbage if you prefer.

Directions:
Combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt on a plate; dredge pork in flour and turn to coat.
Coat a very large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add pork chops in a single layer; cook, flipping once, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pork and set aside. (If necessary, cook pork chops in two batches.)
Remove skillet from heat and coat with more cooking spray; add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of broth to skillet; scrape up any browned bits of food with a wooden spoon. Stir in thyme, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Return pork to skillet; sprinkle cabbage on top. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of broth into skillet, cover and reduce heat to low; simmer, turning pork over and stirring cabbage halfway through cooking, about 45 minutes.

Serving size is 1 pork chop and about 2/3 cup of vegetables
Each serving = 3 Weight Watchers Points

There are so many delicious meal choices around the holidays, and I get so excited looking forward to all the tasty options available at holiday parties and dinners. And I thought this Weight Watchers Pork Recipe would be the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner! The pork is so tender and juicy and the sage berry dressing is so delish and festive! Each serving has just 7 Weight Watchers Points, so it’s and ideal main course to serve up with some zero Point salad or vegetables. Also, this roasted pork recipe is very aesthetically pleasing, so it looks absolutely lovely on the Christmas table next to all those other yummy holiday dishes! If you want to try out an amazing new holiday dinner recipe, give this elegant, roasted pork dish a try. Your friends and family will marvel at the presentation of this gourmet Weight Watchers Holiday Recipe!

Weight Watchers Roasted Pork Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 spray non fat cooking spray
- 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1/3 cups apple cider
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 2 medium onions or large shallots, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 Tbsp fresh sage
- 1 1/4 tbsp seasoned bread crumbs, coarse
- 3 pounds lean pork loin, boneless roast
- 1/2 cups spinach, fresh leaves

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat broiler pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine cranberries and cider. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat canola oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat; cook onions and sage until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together bread crumbs, cranberry mixture and onion mixture.
Place pork on cutting board. Cut loin in half almost, but not all the way, through. Open like a book so loin lies almost flat. Place spinach leaves over one half of loin. Place stuffing on top of spinach. “Close” the other half of loin on top of “filled” half and tie loin with cooking string to secure.
Place pork on broiler pan and roast until golden and meat thermometer registers 160°F, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Carve into 1-inch thick slices, remove string and serve. (Note: Cooking the pork on a broiler pan allows excess fat to drip away. Line the bottom of the pan with foil for easy cleanup.)

Makes 8 servings
Each serving = 7 Weight Watchers Points