Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe
Makes 20 fritters
Ingredients
2 lbs leeks, halved, washed and thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (from stale bread)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup olive oil, for frying
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Weight Watchers Spicy Orange Hummus recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup coarse cut Bulgur wheat
1/2 lb pumpkin or winter squash, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
4-6 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon salt
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
Weight Watchers Greek Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings
3/4 cup kalamata olives
1 small green pepper, cut into thin rings
3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
For the dressing
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. Soak the onion rings in a small bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes.
2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until blended; season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drain the onion from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
4. In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients (except the Feta cheese).
5.Toss the salad with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle cheese over the salad and serve.
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 223 calories, 19.5g fat, 2.5g fiber
