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The lemon thyme butter puts a delicious spin on a traditional Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe, and what a spin it is!! Sweet, buttery, and crisp, it’s hard to feel like you are a Weight Watcher when you are indulging in this. At just 3 Points + per serving, it makes a perfect low calorie 4th of July Recipe, or to serve as a tasty and healthy side dish with your family dinner this summer. Not only is it easy to make, but with summer corn on the cob appearing in abundance at your local grocery stores, it’s pretty cheap too. The flavorful butter adds such a nice culinary touch to such a popular recipe. It’s something everyone will love, but something you can enjoy, guilt free.

Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe, with Lemon Thyme Butter

Impress your summer BBQ guests this season with this delicious Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lemon Thyme Butter Recipe! At just 3 Points + per serving, it’s a fabulous side dish recipe that no one will believe is a Weight Watchers Recipe.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 ear of corn with 1 1/2 tsp butter
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 115 calories; 4 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/06/29/grilled-corn-on-the-cob-recipe-with-lemon-thyme-butter/feed/ 1 http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/06/15/cheesy-baked-rice-casserole-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/06/15/cheesy-baked-rice-casserole-recipe/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:28:13 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=4761

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A popular family dinner recipe, this Cheesy Baked Rice gets a healthy makeover! Still boasting all of the cheesy rice goodness that we all adore, this low calorie casserole recipe is bulked up with veggies and a high fiber rice, making each 1 cup serving just 6 Points +. Also, by using a yogurt based cheese sauce, I was able to pack in some extra protein too, which helps to keep the Points + value down, while adding a delicious flavor and moisture to the dish. If you aren’t into spice, feel free to leave the jalapenos off, but I LOVE the extra tangy zing they offer. This healthy casserole recipe makes a great dish to bring to a potluck, or to make a few days in advance, freeze, and then reheat for a quick family dinner. So yummy, and a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables!

Cheesy Baked Rice Casserole Recipe

A low calorie casserole recipe that is not only good for you, but is smothered in cheese sauce, filled with sausage, and is just 6 Points + per serving!??! Um, YES, please!! This healthy casserole recipe put a new spin on traditional cheesy baked rice casseroles that will knock your socks off. It makes for a delicious and healthy dinner that the whole family can enjoy, but will still keep you on track with your Weight Watchers Points Plus Allowance.

Preparation time: 25 minute(s)

Cooking time: 2 hour(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 6 Points +

PER SERVING: 218 calories; 6g fat 27 g carbohydrates; 20g protein; 3 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/06/15/cheesy-baked-rice-casserole-recipe/feed/ 6 http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/03/18/vegetarian-taco-salad-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/03/18/vegetarian-taco-salad-recipe/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:51:39 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=4165 If you’ve got a hankering for some tasty Mexican food, but don’t want to blow your daily Points Plus allowance on the typical taco “salad” that you’ll find, laden with fat and calories, at your favorite Mexican restaurant, then try this slimmed down version – a Vegetarian Taco Salad Recipe. Loaded with fiber, protein, Vitamin C, and tons of good for you ingredients, this healthy salad recipe packs a lot of punch, but has just 6 Points + per serving. It’s so incredibly satisfying, which is extremely difficult for a salad to accomplish, so it serves as a great WW main dish recipe for dinner or lunch. So if you like your Mexican food sans meat, then this Vegetarian Taco Salad recipe is a must try! Carnivores, click HERE for my super, oh-so yummy, Beef Taco Salad Recipe or click HERE for my rockin’ and squawkin’ Chicken Taco Salad Recipe. Enjoy!

Vegetarian Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup cooked long-grain brown rice
- 1 15-ounce can black, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- juice from 1 fresh squeezed lime
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa
- ½ cup reduced fat sour cream
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups reduced fat tortilla chips, broken up into pieces

Directions:
Spray a large nonstick skillet, with nonfat cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes. Coarsely chop 1 tomato. Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt & pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, lime juice, salsa in a medium bowl.
Toss cabbage and lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, and salsa mixture. Serve dolloped with approx 1 tbsp of sour cream and sprinkled with tortilla chips.

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 ½ cups each
Each serving = Points +

PER SERVING: 247 calories; 5 g fat; 40 g carbohydrates; 14 g protein; 9 g fiber

This year, don’t be the one who puts out that crappy, jarred salsa at your Super Bowl Party….instead, try this quick and easy Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe. It’s colorful, amazingly flavorful, and definitely a change of pace. Granted, corn is the base for this salsa, so it will have some calories and carbs, but for just 4 Points +, you get a HUGE, heaping, full cup serving! Sometimes, I just forgo the chips and eat this by itself as a side salad. My husband LOVES it. It’s so easy to make, and it’s so much more flavorful and impressive than typical salsas. This is one more WW Super Bowl Recipe that should make it to your table this year!

Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe – 4 Points +

Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (I used frozen)
- 1 medium sized red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
- 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp fresh jalapeno, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 4 Points +

PER SERVING: 158 calories; 2g fat; 32g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 7g fiber

Tasty cornbread recipes are pretty easy to come by. But tasty low calorie ones aren’t always so easy. The ones I did try were bland or dry and just didn’t make the cut. So, after some experimentation, I managed to come up with an easy cornbread recipe that tastes great and has just a 3 Point Total per serving. And though it’s not an official Weight Watchers Corn Bread Recipe, anyone who is following the Weight Watchers Program will appreciate this low calorie version!

Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked cornmeal, yellow
- 1 14oz can of creamed corn
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 packets of Splenda sweetener
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 cup reduced fat buttermilk
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tsp corn oil

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat an 8-inch square cake pan with non-fat cooking spray (I prefer the butter flavored kind).
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, Splenda, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork and set aside. Combine creamed corn, buttermilk, egg whites and oil in a medium bowl; mix until blended. Fold mixture into dry ingredients and blend. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely. Cut into 8 squares.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 square
Each serving = 3 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

I was so excited to try out this casserole recipe when I first found it. I’ve just always been a fan of casseroles, and I thought this Weight Watchers Casserole Recipe, I thought it looked really unique and delicious. So I cooked this for dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was fabulous! Creamy and tasty and so full of different flavors and textures, this Weight Watchers Corn Casserole Recipe is getting added to my list of favorite casserole recipes immediately! For just 3 Weight Watchers Points per serving, this corn casserole makes an excellent side dish recipe for any family meal, and is a great dish to take to a potluck dinner as well! If you are looking for a new casserole recipe to try out that not only tastes fantastic, but is low in calories and Points, this is the one to try! It’s a dish the whole family will love and it will keep you on track with your Weight Watcher Plan!

Weight Watchers Corn Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 sprays cooking spray, divided
- 1 slice bacon, uncooked, finely diced
- 2/3 cup onions, diced
- 2/3 cup sweet red peppers, diced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 14 3/4 oz canned cream-style white corn
- 3 medium corn on the cob, kernels removed* (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
- 3/4 cup low-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3/4 cup seasoned croutons, whole-grain, coarsely crushed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick spray.
Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour off and discard drippings from skillet.
Add onion to skillet. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
Transfer vegetables to a large bowl and let cool 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, canned corn, fresh corn, egg substitute, cheese, salt and ground pepper. Spread corn mixture in baking dish. Top evenly with croutons and lightly spray croutons with cooking spray. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden and center is set, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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