The perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe idea, these Fish Tacos are a breeze to make and taste amazing. They are so fresh and light, and are just 7 Points + for two tacos. Pair it with a 0 Points + Weight Watchers Soup Recipe or some roasted vegetables for a complete and healthy meal. I used Alaskan cod in my fish tacos recipe, but really, a wide variety of fish can be used, and as long as you aren’t using a very fatty fish (like salmon), it shouldn’t affect the Points + value much, if at all. These were so easy to make, and were a hit with my husband, so I’ll definitely be making these fish tacos again soon!

Fish Tacos Recipe

Light and fresh tasting, these easy fish tacos are a snap. Loaded with fresh cabbage, tender fish, and tangy pico de gallo, each satisfying serving has just 7 Points +.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Diet type: Pescatarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 3

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 3 servings
Serving size is 2 fish tacos
Each serving = 7 Points +

PER SERVING: 280 calories; 4g fat; 28g carbohydrates; 33g protein; 3g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2012/01/19/fish-tacos-recipe/feed/ 1 http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/12/05/sweet-and-sour-beef-cabbage-soup-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/12/05/sweet-and-sour-beef-cabbage-soup-recipe/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:48:21 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=6080

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The perfect, quick weeknight dinner recipe, this delicious Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Soup is not only super easy to prepare in a pinch, you get a whole 2 cup serving for just 5 Points +! And it’s nice to enjoy such a satisfying dish without using up so many Weight Watchers Points, so that means there’s room for dessert :). Bulked up with veggies, trimmed down with extra lean beef, and drowning in a tangy, sweet & sour broth, this soup is oh so flavorful and very filling. With the winter weather really kicking in, this hot and hearty soup is a great low calorie meal idea!

Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Soup Recipe

Healthy, hearty, and incredibly flavorful, this tasty Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Soup Recipe gets a lot of bang for its buck. Each 2 cup serving has just 5 Points +, making it a very satisfying meal without using up too many Points.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: Russian

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 2 cups
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 198 calories; 3 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 22 g protein; 4 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/12/05/sweet-and-sour-beef-cabbage-soup-recipe/feed/ 1 http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/15/creamy-coleslaw-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/15/creamy-coleslaw-recipe/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:47 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=5187

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Coleslaw is pretty much always a staple at any summer picnic or BBQ. And if you are a Weight Watcher, most of those coleslaw recipes can have some pretty scary stats which can use up a lot of your allotted Daily Points Plus Allowance. But try making this slimmed down version instead, and you’ll satisfy your craving for crisp and creamy coleslaw, but you’ll only be sacrificing 2 Points + for each 1 cup serving. Combining some traditional coleslaw ingredients with some not so traditional ones gives this tasty, low calorie side dish recipe a wonderful flavor, while still fulfilling the sweet and creamy texture you’d expect. So the next time you want a great idea for a Weight Watchers Side Dish Recipe, give this Creamy Coleslaw with Red Onion and Apple a try.

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Don’t feel guilty about serving coleslaw at your next Weight Watchers friendly summer meal…instead try this healthier version that has just 2 Points + per serving. It makes a wonderful and light no cook summer recipe that’s easy and satisfying!

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 0 minutes (s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 76 calories; 0 g fat; 15 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/15/creamy-coleslaw-recipe/feed/ 1 http://www.laaloosh.com/2010/07/06/baked-cream-cheese-wonton-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2010/07/06/baked-cream-cheese-wonton-recipe/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:57:19 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=3425 Oh how I love Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons! I remember the day that I first discovered them – it was at a random Chinese food restaurant in State College, PA, during my college years. That one time was all I needed — I was now a Cream Cheese Wonton lovin’ fool! Often referred to as Crab Rangoons, traditional cream cheese and crab wonton recipes involve frying the wonton and using more cream cheese than crab – thus leading to a ton of extra fat and calories. My version, makes a few small changes to the original recipe and involves baking them instead of frying. This leads to super yummy cream cheese and crab wontons that clock in at just 1 Point Total for 2 wontons! Though this is not an official Weight Watchers Wonton Recipe, I am confident it will be adored by any Chinese food lover who is counting their calories. Serve as an appetizer, side dish, or snack!

Baked Cream Cheese Wonton Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 can of lump crab meat, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 cup fat free cream cheese, room temperature
- 24 pieces wonton wrappers, (3 1/2-inch square)
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 tbsp cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 3 stalks of scallions, finely chopped

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, egg substitute, crab meat, shredded cabbage, salt and cilantro.

Spray 2, 12 cup muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray. Lay each wonton wrapper inside each cup, placed evenly apart. Bake in the oven until wonton begins to turn golden – approx 3-5 minutes. Take out from oven and transfer wontons to a baking sheet, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2 tsp of the crab mixture in the center of each wonton skin. Spray each wonton lightly with nonstick spray. Bake again until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 2 wontons
Each serving = 1 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

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

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)