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Weight Watchers Homemade Ice Cream recipe - 5 points

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Weight Watchers Homemade Ice Cream recipe
Makes 1 serving (847g)

Ingredients
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 cups crushed ice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup rock salt
1 sandwich Ziploc bag
1 gallon Ziploc bag

Preparation
1. Place the half-and-half, sugar and vanilla in the smaller Ziploc bag and seal the bag (making sure it is tightly closed).
2. Place the ice and rock salt in the larger bag and then add the filled small bag. Seal the large bag.
3. Squeeze the bag for about 10-15 minutes (until the ice cream has thickened).
4. Remove the small bag, unseal, and eat the ice cream with a spoon.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 209 calories, 13.9g fat, 0g fiber

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Weight Watchers Delicious Hummus recipe - 4 points

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Weight Watchers Delicious Hummus recipe
Makes 7 servings

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon tamari
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. In a food processor, puree the garlic, onion, lemon juice, tamari, vinegar and curry powder (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add half of the tahini and half of the chickpeas and blend until smooth.
3. Add the remaining tahini and chickpeas and blend coarsely (so that the mixture is chunky).
4. Toast the sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden, shaking the pan or stirring constantly to avoid burning.
5. Add the toasted sesame seeds and parsley to the hummus and stir to blend.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with toasted pita wedges or fresh vegetables.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 204 calories, 9.1g fat, 5.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe - 4 points

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces beef stock or broth
1 cup finely chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

Preparation
1. In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onions, celery and carrot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the rinsed lentils, water and beef stock.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes (or until the lentils are tender), stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomatoes (with the juice in the can) and the chopped oregano, mint (if using), salt and pepper.
5. Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 more minutes.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories, 2.8g fat, 17.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Cuban Black Bean Salad recipe - 5 points

Weight Watchers Cuban Black Bean Salad recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation
1. Toss together the black beans, red and yellow bell peppers, onion, celery and parsley.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin and toss into the bean mixture.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 241 calories, 10.8g fat, 9.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Baked Lumpia Rolls recipe - 5 points

weight watchers baked lumpia rolls (filipino appetizer) recipe

Weight Watchers Baked Lumpia Rolls (Filipino appetizer) recipe
Makes 15 servings

Ingredients
1 lb ground lean pork
1 package wonton wrappers
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and chopped fine
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped fine
8 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 large egg
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the dipping sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2-3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with the water

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrot, garlic, onion, soy sauce, ginger and pepper.
2. Stir the mixture until thoroughly combined (you can cover it and stick it in the refrigerator overnight).
3. Lay out about 10 wonton wrappers at a time and roll the meat mixture into cigar shapes about finger thickness and the length of the wrapper.
4. Roll, brush the ends with beaten egg and finish the roll to seal.
5. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.
6. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes (until the wrappers turn golden brown), turning once.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
8. To make the dipping sauce: in a 3 quart saucepan mix together the vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce.
9. Stir over high heat until the sugar dissolves.
14. Mix the cornstarch/water and add to the sugar mixture, stirring until the mixture boils.
15. Remove from the heat and stir in the ginger.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 221 calories, 7.3g fat, 1.7g fiber

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