Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe - 2 points

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)

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Weight Watchers Spicy Orange Hummus recipe - 1 point

Weight Watchers Spicy Orange Hummus recipe - 1 point

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

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Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe - 2 points

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

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe - 4 points

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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