Shrimp Monterey


Shrimp Monterey

Adapted From Quick Cooking Magazine

Blue – 5 points

Purple – 5 points

Green – 6 points

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter (you can reduce points by 1 point by using light butter if you chose)
  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook for 4-5 minutes or until pink.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a greased 11×7 baking dish; set aside and keep warm

  3. Add wine or broth to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced.

  4. Pour over shrimp; top with cheese and parsley.

  5. Bake uncovered at 350 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted





Citrus Salad


Citrus Salad With Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

Serves 2

4 points on all plans as written with 1 Tbsp dressing – adjust points if you want more walnuts/more dressing

Salad alone – 3 Points

1 Tbsp dressing – 1 point

Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp zero calorie sweetener (I use Lakanto Monkfruit)
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest

Salad

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges in 100% juice, drained
  • 1 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  1. Mix oil, monkfruit, orange juice, vinegar, salt and zest together.

  2. Whisk well. Add poppy seeds and whisk until combined.

Salad

  1. Divide the salad greens between two bowls or plates.

  2. Top each with half the oranges, half the walnuts, half the cranberries, half the feta

  3. Top with 1 Tbsp dressing





Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing


Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

Makes 1 cup, serving size 1 Tbsp

1 point on all plans for 1 Tbsp, 2 Points for 2 Tbsp

  • 2 Tbsp zero calorie sweetener (I use Lakanto Monkfruit)
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  1. Combine orange juice, oil, monkfruit, vinegar and salt in a bowl.

  2. Whisk until blended.

  3. Add poppy seeds and whisk to combine.





Ham, Egg and Cheese Cups


Ham, Egg and Cheese Cups

From delish.com

Makes 12

Blue – 1 point each

Purple – 1 point each

Green – 3 points each

  • 12 slices deli ham, sliced thin
  • 12 Tbsp Reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 large eggs
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  1. Preheat oven to 400º and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp cheese. Crack an egg into each ham cup and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Bake until eggs are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes (depending on how runny you like your yolks).
  3. Garnish with parsley and serve.





Chicken Pie Skillet


Chicken Pie Skillet – 2 Ways

Serves 6

Using Sourdough Topping

Blue – 8 points

Purple – 8 points

Green – 10 points

Using Biscuit Topping

Blue – 7 points

Purple – 7 points

Green – 8 points

Filling

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup fresh, frozen or canned corn
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 Tbsp butter (I use real butter, you can substitute light butter and adjust points)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 14 oz chicken or bone broth
  • 1/2 cup 1% milk
  • 2 1/2 cup cooked chicken, in bite sized pieces

Topping – Option 1

  • 1 1/2 cups fed sourdough starter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted

Topping – Option 2

  • 1 7.5 oz can biscuits
  1. In an oven proof skillet, heat 2 tsp oil.

  2. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute until veggies start to soften.

  3. While veggies are cooking – mix up sourdough topping if using this option. Let sit.

  4. Add corn

  5. Over medium high heat, to this mixture, add 3 Tbsp butter, let melt

  6. Sprinkle on flour, stir to combine about 1 minute

  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste

  8. Slowly add broth while stirring. Add milk. Stir and bring to a gentle boil until thickened.

  9. Add chicken, stir

Topping – Option 1

  1. In a bowl, mix sourdough starter, eggs, salt, basil, baking powder and 1 Tbsp melted butter.

  2. Pour on top of chicken mixture.

  3. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden.

  4. Cut into 6 servings

Topping – Option 2

  1. Separate biscuits and place on top of filling.

  2. Bake at 375 for 17-20 minutes or until biscuits are golden

  3. Cut into 6 servings





Loaded Chicken Breasts


Loaded Chicken Breasts

Adapted from Diethood

Serves 4

Blue – 6 Points

Purple – 6 Points

Green – 9 Points

  • 4 slices bacon (diced)
  • 4 1-pound, total boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 8 Tbsp reduced fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 3 ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • sliced green scallions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in diced bacon; cook until crispy.
  4. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. DON’T discard bacon fat.
  5. Return skillet to heat

  6. Pound chicken breasts to a 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  7. Add chicken breasts to the hot oil – you may have to do this in batches if skillet isn’t big enough – and cook chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Flip over the chicken breasts and continue to cook for 3 more minutes.

  9. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and arrange in previously prepared baking dish. Set aside.

  10. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and chives; mix until thoroughly combined. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

  11. Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Spread to coat the surface of each chicken breast.
  12. Take half of the bacon and add on top of the cream cheese.
  13. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken breasts.
  14. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  15. Remove from oven.
  16. Garnish with remaining bacon, fresh parsley, and scallions.
  17. Serve.





Crockpot Peach Oatmeal


Crockpot Peach Oatmeal

Serves 4 or 6 – depending on the size of your serving. The points are given based on 4 servings. A serving is about 1-1 1/4 cups.

Blue – 6

Purple – 1

Green – 6

  • 2 large peaches (sliced (or canned peaches in their own juice, drained))
  • 1/4 cup zero calorie brown sugar substitute (such as Sukrin Gold or Swerve)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch salt
  • 2 cups oatmeal (I prefer Old Fashioned, but quick cook will do)
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups water
  1. In a slow cooker, place peaches in the bottom, then sprinkle on the brown sugar, then cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour in 2 cups oatmeal, then 2 cups milk over the oats, then 2 cups water. DO NOT STIR!!!
  2. Cook overnight for 8 hours on low (my quick oats were done in 7 hours).
  3. Stir and serve





Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Spinach Sauce


Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Spinach Sauce

Serves 4

Blue – 7 points

Purple – 7 points

Green – 7 points

  • 4 4oz boneless pork chops
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 ¾ cups fat free half and half
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chops with paprika, salt and pepper on both sides and sear in the hot pan for 3-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness or until cooked to your liking. Remove chops from pan and set aside

  2. Add garlic, onion, Italian seasoning and stir fry in pan juices until fragrant, about one minute

  3. Add in the stock and allow to reduce a little

  4. Reduce heat to low and add the half and half and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

  5. Add the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce and stir in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a minute or two until cheese melts.

  6. Transfer pork chops back into the pan to reheat; sprinkle with the parsley and spoon the sauce over each chop.





French Onion Soup


French Onion Soup

Serves 4

6 points on all plans, 5 points if you use light butter

  • 2 Tbsp butter (or 4 Tbsp light butter)
  • 4 large onions, halved and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Lakanto Monkfruit
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 cups homemade beef stock or canned stock
  • 2 Tbsp red wine
  • 4 slices (about 1/2 oz each) French bread, toasted
  • 4 oz grated Gruyere cheese
  1. Melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the onions and wilt over medium low heat, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Sprinkle the Monkfruit over the onions, toss, and cook, uncovered, until caramelized, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper

  3. Add 3 cups of the stock and simmer, uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then add the remaining 3 cups of stock and the wine; cook until the broth is rich in taste, another 30-40 minutes

  4. Preheat the broiler, or the oven to 350

  5. Divide the soup among four ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of toasted French bread (I like to tear mine in bite size pieces) and sprinkle the cheese evenly on top. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts or back until the cheese melts and the soup is bubbly.





Salsa Chicken Casserole


Salsa Chicken Casserole

Serves 6

Blue- 4 points

Purple- 4 points

Green- 6 points

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 ½ cups salsa (pour off liquid, drain well)
  • 6 oz reduced fat mexican blend cheese
  • 1-2 Tbsp taco seasoning (depending on taste) *see note below
  1. Preheat oven to 375.

  2. Place chicken pieces in a 9×13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray

  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken.

  4. Spread salsa on top of chicken

  5. Sprinkle cheese over salsa

  6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.

  7. NOTE: I use homemade taco seasoning, but you can use anything you like

    Taco Seasoning:

    3-4 Tbsp Ground Cumin

    3 Tbsp kosher salt

    2 Tbsp garlic powder

    2 Tbsp ground black pepper

    2 Tbsp SMOKED paprika

    INSTRUCTIONS 

    Mix all ingredients.

    Place in an airtight container

    Use about 3 Tbsp per 1 pound of meat