Pepperjack Salsa Turkey Burgers and Cuban Black Beans

 Pepperjack Salsa Turkey Burgers

 For two turkey burgers, you will need:

1/2 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey

1/2 can Rotel (I used Mild.)

Taco Seasoning

1/4 cup bread crumbs

2 slices 2% Pepperjack cheese

2 Nature's Own Thin Buns

In a bowl, place ground turkey, Rotel, Taco Seasoning, and bread crumbs. Mix together. Form patties and cook until done. Top each patty with a slice of Pepperjack cheese and melt. Place on buns.

I served mine with sweet potato fries and Cuban black beans (recipe below).

For the ingredients I used, each burger was only 7 WW points plus!

Cuban Black Beans

1 can black beans

1/4 cup diced onions (I use frozen white onions. So easy!)

2 tbsp light sour cream

Place black beans and onions in a bowl and microwave for 3-5 minutes. Top with sour cream. Enjoy!

For 1/2 cup black beans and 1 tbsp light sour cream, it is 3 WW points plus.

Crepes

Not really a recipe, but a meal idea.

fresh fruit

whipped cream

crepes

Other ideas, Nutella and strawberries; chocolate chips, peanut butter, banana, and whipped cream; or a savory crepe with chicken, mushrooms, and cheese. The possibilities are endless!

Hash Brown Casserole

 1 bag of Ore Ida frozen hashbrowns

1 can cream of mushroom

1 can cream of chicken

1 container light sour cream

2 cups reduced fat shredded cheese

1/2 stick melted butter

Preheat oven to 350. Combine first four ingredients and place in casserole dish. Top with butter and cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes.

Pina Colada Cupcakes

 For the cupcakes...

1 box yellow cake mix (only the mix, no eggs or oil)

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (not drained)

Mix cake mix and pineapple with electric mixer until combined. Bake according to directions on cake mix.

 For the icing...

1 8 oz box 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

1/4 sugar

1 cup coconut 

Combine all ingredients with hand mixer and top cupcakes.

1 cupcake=4 WW points plus

recipe found here

Deviled Eggs

 2 tbs Plain Greek Yogurt

6 Hardboiled Eggs

1 tsp Dijon mustard (I used a combo of regular and Jack Daniel's mustard.)

Paprika

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cut hard boiled eggs in half longways. Scoop yolks into bowl, add all ingredients, except paprika and mix. Scoop mixture back into eggs. Sprinkle paprika on top.

WW Meal Ideas

I posted this on my personal blog, but I made this meal this weekend and it was so delicious.

Greek Salad with Greek turkey burger with cucumber dill sauce.

For the salad:

Spring Mix and Romaine lettuce

tomatoes

black olives

cucumbers

fat free feta cheese

For the dressing:

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

black pepper

garlic

fresh squeezed lemon juice

For the turkey burger:

4 oz extra lean ground turkey

1 tbsp fat free feta cheese

Worcestershire sauce (to taste)

ground cumin (to taste)

black pepper

garlic powder

Mix together and make patties, grill until done.

For the sauce, I use 1 tbsp Otria Cucumber Dill Feta Greek Yogurt Dip. Then, serve with one pita.

This meal is 13 WW points plus.

Taco Salad

This Azteca taco salad shell is only 6 points and it is so yummy!

I put lettuce, 4 oz ground turkey cooked with onions and taco seasoning, salsa, taco sauce, 1/2 cup WW Mexican style cheese, 1/2 cup black beans, and 3 tbsp light sour cream for 13 WW points plus.

These are two of my favorite meals and even my husband LOVES them! :)

Salsa Cilantro Chicken Tostadas

Not the most unique recipe, but a variation on tostadas!

 Ingredients 

Rotisserie Chicken, shredded

4 Thin Corn Tortillas

1/2 cup Black Beans

Frozen Chopped Onions

1/2 shredded cheese (Weight Watchers Mexican 4 blend)

2 tbsp Light Sour Cream

2 tbsp Otria Greek Yogurt Dip Salsa Cilantro

2 tbsp Rotel

Directions

Heat Chicken. Add frozen onions to black beans and heat according to the directions. Bake tortillas at 400 degrees directly on rack for 5 minutes. Top with beans, chicken, cheese, sour cream, salsa cilantro dip, and Rotel. 

Enjoy!

Here's what the Salsa Cilantro dip looks like. I found it in the deli at my grocery store.

These are 15 points for the 4 tortillas!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

 Strawberries

Dolci Frutta Chocolate (Usually found near fresh fruit)

Heat chocolate according to package. Dip strawberries. Let harden. 

If you are making these on Weight Watchers, 9 of the chocolate tablets has 2 points. I used 18 tablets for 4 points and it made 6 strawberries.

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas w/ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce

 Ingredients

Filling:

Cooking Spray

1/2 cup minced onion

1 can green chiles

1 can white beans (Cannelini)

8 oz cooked shredded chicken

1 tsp cumin

Sauce:

1 jar salsa verde

1/2 cup light sour cream

1/2 cup water

Low carb whole wheat tortillas

1 cup Weight Watchers shredded Mexican Style blend

2 tbsp light sour cream for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

In medium saucepan on medium heat, spray with cooking spray and add onions. When onions are soft, add green chilies, beans, chicken and cumin. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

In blender, add salsa, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup water. Blend. Pour a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

Scoop filling into tortillas, roll and put seam side down in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce on top of tortillas. Top with cheese. 

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, remove foil and bake. Garnish with 2 tbsp sour cream if desired.

WW points for 2 tortillas with 2 tbsp sour cream=11 points!

Flatbread Pizza

 Ingredients

Flatout Light Original Flatbread

1/2 cup Light Ragu Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 tsp Olive Oil

12 slices Turkey Pepperoni

1/3 cup 2% shredded Mozzarella cheese

Artichokes

Onions

Or whatever toppings you'd like!

Preheat oven to 350.

Drizzle oil on flatbread and spread around. When oven is preheated, place flatbread directly on oven rack and bake for 7 minutes. Take out and top with toppings and bake for an additional 7 minutes.

Only 8 WW points for the whole thing!!! It was yummy and crispy, too!