Weight Watchers Recipes

Weight Watchers Moist Pork Chops recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 pork chops
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons creole seasoning

Preparation
1. Season the pork chops with 2 tablespoons of the creole seasoning on both sides.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, and the remaining tablespoon of creole seasoning. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture.
3. In a large iron skillet, heat some oil and add the pork chops in batches, cooking for about 5-6 minutes on each side (until golden brown).
4. Drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

One serving is approximately 280 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 301 calories, 14.4g fat, 0.5g fiber

This is a traditional Southwestern recipe for a very easy and tasty dish. If you feel adventurous, you can experiment with this recipe by adding some tomatoes, portobello mushrooms or mozzarella cheese to this casserole.

Weight Watchers Sausage and Eggplant Casserole recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1/2 lb bulk sausage
1 small eggplant
1 egg, beaten
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter cracker crumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning
freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
1. Peel the eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes and lightly salt to sweat the bitter taste out.
2. In a saucepan, cook the eggplant cubes with water for about 18 minutes (until tender); drain and cool slightly.
3. Cook the sausage and onion until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft.
4. Combine the eggplant and sausage; add the beaten egg and bread crumbs.
5. Spoon into a prepared casserole.
6. Combine the butter and cracker crumbs. Spread over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes (until the cracker crumbs are golden brown).

WW POINTS per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 323 calories, 15.9g fat, 5.9g fiber

Putting the pork chops in the marinade gives them a lot of flavor - they will become tender and delicious.

You can adjust the marinade ingredients to suit your taste.

Weight Watchers Grilled Mustard-Honey Garlic Pork Chops recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 pork chops (3/4 - 1-inch thick)

For the marinade
1/3 cup liquid honey
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon onion powder
black pepper

Preparation
1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2. Prick the pork chops all over with a fork, and place them in a shallow glass dish.
3. Pour the marinade over the pork chops, and turn to coat well.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, or overnight (turning the pork chops occasionally to make certain that they get marinated evenly).
5. When ready to grill, discard the marinade.
6. On medium-high heat, grill the pork chops for about 6-8 minutes on each side (or until they are done).

WW POINTS per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 301 calories, 14.5g fat, 0.4g fiber

This chicken recipe is really good and easy to cook.

If you are making these wraps ahead for future use, freeze them (uncooked) on a cookie sheet in your freezer. When solid, wrap and put in a ziplock bag or vacuum seal desired quantities. To cook them from the frozen state, thaw before cooking and follow the rest of the directions.

Weight Watchers Bacon-Wrapped Chicken recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
12 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) cartons chive & onion cream cheese
salt

Preparation
1. Flatten chicken to 1/2″ thickness.
2. Spread 3 tablespoons cream cheese over each chicken piece.
3. Dot with butter and sprinkle with salt, then roll up.
4. Wrap each with a bacon strip.
5. Place seamside down on a greased pan.
6. Bake uncovered at 400F for 35-40 minutes, or until juices run clear.
7. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.

WW POINTS per serving: 10
Nutritional information per serving: 382 calories, 26.8g fat, 0.0g fiber

Tourtiere tarts are French Canadian meat pies that are traditionally served on Christmas Eve.

You can freeze these individually on cookie sheets and then vacuum seal, or store them in a plastic container.

Weight Watchers Tourtiere Tarts recipe
Makes 60 servings

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or sage
1/2 cup previously cooked and mashed potatoes
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small onion, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water

Preparation
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan. Simmer.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
3. Remove from heat and add mashed potatoes. Mixture should be moist and thick. Cool completely.
4. Line muffin tins with tart shells. Spoon meat mixture to fill.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F until browned.
6. To reheat from freezer, put in oven or toaster oven for about 10 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional information per serving: 29 calories, 1.9g fat, 0.1g fiber