weight watchers recipes | Sweet and Salty Roasted Butternut Squash 1 point

Sweet and Salty Roasted Butternut Squash

Cut your butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine to each half

Sprinkle 1/2 Tbsp of brown sugar to each half

Roast in oven at 400 for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender

Makes 2 servings at 1 point each

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weight watchers recipes | Seven-Layer Salad (2 Points+)

Ingredients:

8 cups shredded romaine lettuceC 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup halved grape tomatoes ,
or quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced scallions
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled


Directions:

Place lettuce in a large bowl. Layer peas, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery and scallions on top.

Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar to taste, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad (an offset spatula is handy for this, if you have one). Sprinkle with cheese, basil and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Makes 10 servings. Serving size (1 Cup)


Nutritional Info Per Serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat; 7 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbs; 5 g protein;
2 g fiber; 355 mg sodium2 g fiber; 128 mg sodium

weight watchers recipes | weight watchers macaroni and cheese ( Only 4 Points! )

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
1 can Low-Fat Cheese Soup
1/2 Can Water
3/4 cup Low Fat Milk


Directions:
First, Cook your noodles according to package directions and drain.

Next, Return your noodles to the pot and add in your milk, cheese soup, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil, once boiling lower heat and let simmer about 5 minutes or until thick and creamy

Last, spoon into serving bowls (1 cup per serving) and top with a little salt and pepper and a small pinch of cheddar cheese (if you would like!) and serve.

That’s it! About 10 minutes to make this amazing Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. Your kids will never know the difference!


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weight watchers recipes | Grilled Potato Packets Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

2 pounds potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning


Directions:

Heat grill to medium-high.

Meanwhile, place potatoes, shallots, oil, salt and lemon-pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Place two 24-inch-long pieces of foil on the counter and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes and shallots in a single layer, slightly overlapping, on half of each piece of foil. Leave a 2-inch border on all sides. Fold foil over and pinch the edges together, making two packets.

Place packets on the grill. Cover the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Makes 4 Servings (About 1 1/4 Cup Per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 172 calories; 3 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbs; 5 g protein;
4 g fiber; 299 mg sodium


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weight watchers recipes | Cauliflower Tortillas (1 Points +)

Ingredients:

3/4 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice from 1/2 lime (add the zest too if you want more of a lime flavor)
salt and pepper, to taste


Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Trim the cauliflower, cut it into small, uniform pieces, and pulse in a food processor in batches until you get a couscous-like consistency. The finely riced cauliflower should make about 2 cups packed.

3. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, then stir and microwave again for another 2 minutes. Place the cauliflower in a fine cheesecloth or thin dishtowel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, being careful not to burn yourself. Dishwashing gloves are suggested as it is very hot.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add in cauliflower, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Use your hands to shape 6 small “tortillas” on the parchment paper.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, carefully flip each tortilla, and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until completely set. Place tortillas on a wire rack to cool slightly.

6. Heat a medium-sized skillet on medium. Place a baked tortilla in the pan, pressing down slightly, and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Tips:


*You can munch these by themselves, make quesadillas with them, or add some taco filling and fold it like a taco.

Nutritional Information per serving (using 1/8th teaspoon salt and pepper):
Serving size: 1 tortilla
Calories per serving: 42.9
Fat per serving: 1.8g
Saturated Fat per serving: .6g
Sugar per serving: .1g
Sodium per serving: 95.7mg
Fiber per serving: 1.8g
Protein per serving: 3.6g
Cholesterol per serving: 62mg
Carbohydrates per serving: 4.2g

WW POINTS per serving:
Points Plus Program: 1 Old Points Program: 1

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weight watchers recipes | Orange-Dream Cheesecake WW PointsPlus+ = 2

INGREDIENTS:

1 graham cracker, crushed
2/3 cup boiling water
1 (.3 oz) box sugar-free orange gelatin
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) tub fat-free cream cheese
2 cups thawed fat-free whipped topping


DIRECTIONS:

1. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray. (Note: If you don’t have a springform pan a 9 inch pie plate may be used instead.).

2. Add the boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Cool 5 minutes; pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and cream cheese; blend well. Pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan; smooth out the top.

3. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. When ready to serve, run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim. If desired, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and thin orange slices just before serving.

Yield: 8 Servings.


WW PointsPlus+ = 2
Carb Choices: 1

Diet Exchange:
1 Carbohydrate + 1 Meat(L)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 90, Total Fat 1.5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 300mg, Sugars 4g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 0g, Protein 8g

weight watchers recipes | Bacon cheeseburger pasta bake

Ingredients

2 cups high fiber pasta (I measure pasta uncooked)
1 lb extra lean ground beef (about 14oz cooked)
½ cup diced onion
6 slices cooked low point bacon (I use Oscar Mayer center cut bacon)
¼ cup ketchup
2 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp light cream cheese, softened
1 cup light grated cheese
2 Tbsp panko crumbs


Instructions

Cook both your pasta and ground beef, drain and add to a large bowl
Preheat oven to 350F, spray a 9x13 casserole dish.

Chop up your cooked bacon slices, add 3 slices to the beef and pasta mix, leaving other 3 slices for topping.

Mix your pasta, beef, onion, ketchup, mustard and softened cream cheese together, make sure cream cheese mixes in well.

Mix in ½ cup of your grated cheese, leaving the other ½ cup for topping
Spread out into your casserole dish, top with your panko crumbs, remaining ½ cup cheese and 3 slices of chopped bacon.

Bake in oven for 20 minutes, serves 6 at 8pp each.

Author: Drizzle
Recipe type: Main meals
Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  20 mins Total time:  40 mins
Serves: 6

8pp/serving


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weight watchers recipes | country fried steak and gravy recipe – 6 points +

Ingredients:

– 1 lb lean cube steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 4 portions
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
– 1/4 cup Fiber One cereal, processed very fine, to breadcrumb consistency
– 1 ¼ cups fat free beef broth
– 1/4 cup reduced fat buttermilk
– 1 tbsp water
– 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
-1/4 cup cornstarch, plus 1 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 tsp kosher salt
– 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place all-purpose flour on a large plate. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Whisk Fiber One breadcrumbs, whole-wheat flour, the 1/4 cup cornstarch, garlic and paprika in another shallow dish. Season both sides of steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge the steak in the flour, shaking off excess; dip in the egg whites, then dredge in the Fiber One/flour mixture.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonfat cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 pieces of the steak; cook until browned on both sides, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer the steak to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pieces of steak. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, add broth to the pan and boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 cup, approx 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk water and the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the left over Fiber One/flour mixture. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in buttermilk; season with the remaining salt and pepper. Serve the steak topped with the gravy.


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weight watchers recipes | Panera Bread Black Bean Soup 5 Points+ Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 small chicken bouillon cubes
1 -1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch


Directions:

1. In a pot, combine the first six ingredients; simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add half a can of beans, salt and cumin; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Puree soup
4. Add the rest of the beans to the soup.
5. Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water.
6. Add the lemon and the cornstarch to the soup; cook until thickened.

Makes 4 Equal Servings


Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 241, Total Fat 1.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, Carbs 44 g, Sodium 790 mg,
Fiber 14 g

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weight watchers recipes | Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites for Breakfast! (1 point per bite)

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup quick oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup chopped apples (I used macintosh, but any type should work nicely)
2 eggs, lightly beaten


Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) In a large mixing bowl, add your cooked quinoa and quick oats. In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine your cinnamon, nutmeg and sugars and then add the spice mixture to the quinoa and oats. Then add the maple syrup, apples and eggs and mix until just combined.

3) Spray your mini muffin pan (24 count) with non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to spray the top of the pan as well. The quinoa bites will overflow out of the cup a little bit, so you don't want the tops to stick.

4) Fill each muffin slot with 1 tablespoon of the mixture and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Serve warm!

Nutritional Information Per Bite
Calories - 38

Fat - 0.7 grams

Protein - 1.2 grams

Fiber - 0.6 grams

Carbohydrates - 6.25 grams

Weight Watchers Points - 1 point per bite

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weight watcher menu ideas | Chocolate peanut butter waffles

Ingredients

⅓ cup flour
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp melted margarine
1 Tbsp egg whites
1 Tbsp melted peanut butter


Instructions

Turn on your waffle maker to heat up.

Melt your peanut butter in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

Mix all of your ingredients together in a bowl, I like to use a large measuring cup for easy pouring into the waffle maker.

Spray your waffle maker and pour batter evenly.

Cook for about 4 minutes, if not ready yet then leave for another minute or two. All waffle makers are different.

Top with a banana and some melted peanut butter. Waffle alone is 7pp.


Author: Drizzle me skinny
Recipe type: Breakfast
Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  4 mins Total time:  9 mins
Serves: 1

7pp per serving

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weight watcher menu ideas | Frozen yogurt buttons

I’ve been making these buttons for a long time, they are my go to snack for night time when I am watching TV, and a great summer treat too! They really are easy to make and just put a nice twist on eating yogurt the regular way with a spoon. 😉 You can use different toppings such as mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, and candy.. Just be mindful of points. Greek or regular yogurt will work and points will depend on your yogurt brand and toppings.

Ingredients

1-100g yogurt container of choice (greek or regular)
1 square of lindt 70% dark chocolate, or mini chocolate chips


Instructions
Spoon your yogurt into a small zip lock bag and cut a small hole in the corner of bag.
Pipe onto a cookie sheet into button shapes.
Melt your chocolate in microwave for 35 second intervals turning each time until melted, or use chocolate chips as a topping.
Drizzle buttons with chocolate using a small spoon and holding it high up.
Freeze for at least an hour, store in freezer until ready to eat. My yogurt is a Canadian brand and is 1pp, and 1pp for the chocolate, making my bowl of buttons 2pp.

Author: Drizzle
Recipe type: Snacks
Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  60 mins Total time:  1 hour 5 mins
Serves: 1

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weight watcher menu ideas | Banana cinnamon swirl loaf

Ingredients

1.5 cups flour
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
1 egg
2 egg whites
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup plain or vanilla 0% greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon swirl mix
3 Tbsp white sugar
2 tsp cinnamon



Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F, spray a regular sized loaf pan and set aside.
Mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda and 1 tsp cinnamon together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl using an electric mixer beat together your mashed banana and brown sugar. Add in your egg, egg whites, apple sauce and yogurt and continue beating. Add your vanilla and then stir in your dry ingredients.
Put half of the batter into your loaf pan and spread out.
In a small zip lock bag shake together your 3 Tbsp white sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Evenly sprinkle it on top of your batter. Pour the remaining batter into your loaf pan.
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Let cool and cut into 10 slices, each slice is 3pp.



Author: Drizzle
Recipe type: Loafs
Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  35 mins Total time:  45 mins
Serves: 10

3pp/slice

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weight watcher menu ideas | brownie cheesecake bites

These brownie cheesecake bites are delicious and only 2 points each. So go ahead and indulge in a little cheesecake love…

Ingredients

½ cup graham crumbs
1.5 Tbsp melted reduced fat margarine
6 oz softened light cream cheese
2 Tbsp white sugar
½ Tbsp white flour
½ Tbsp table cream (I used 18%)
3 Tbsp egg whites
½ tsp vanilla
Topping..
1 package of special k brownie bites (or you can use a fiber 1 brownie)
1 Tbsp mini white chocolate chips
1 Tbsp mini milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Instructions



Preheat oven to 350F, fill your mini muffin pan with 18 liners.
In a small bowl mix your graham crumbs and melted margarine together. Fill your 18 muffin cups with the crumb mixture, pat down with your fingers.
Bake in oven for 4-5 minutes then set aside, leave oven on.
Using an electric mixer blend your cream cheese and sugar, then add your flour, cream, egg whites and vanilla, continue beating on low. Divide your cream cheese mixture over the 18 mini muffin cups, about 1 Tbsp in each.
Cut up your mini brownie bites (or fiber 1 brownie) and mix it with your chocolate chips and nuts.
Sprinkle on top of your 18 cheesecake bites.
Bake in oven for 13-15 minutes. Let cool then let set in fridge for about 1.5 hours. Each cheesecake bite is 2pp.



Author: Drizzle me skinny
Recipe type: Dessert
Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins
Serves: 18

2pp each

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weight watcher menu ideas | Apple Walnut Salad 3 Points

Ingredients

    2 Medium Honeycrisp Apples - cubed (4 cups)
    2 Tablespoons Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
    2 Tablespoons Lite Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
    1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
    Tiny Pinch Ground Cinnamon
    Tiny Pinch Ground Nutmeg
    1/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts
    Tiny Pinch Sea Salt



Instructions

    Mix all ingredients and serve immediately.

Notes



    3 Weight Watchers Points Per Serving

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weight watcher menu ideas | Weight Watchers Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

3 Ripe Bananas Mashed
¼ Cup Coconut Oil
1 Cup Splenda
1 Cup All Purpose Flour (sifted)
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions



Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Spray loaf pan or muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl beat together bananas, coconut oil and Splenda until well mixed.
Add in sifted flour and baking soda until just moistened.

Mix in vanilla and pour into already sprayed loaf pan or muffin tin (if making muffins spoon until each tin is approximately ¾ full)

Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes if loaf and 20-25 minutes if muffins. Cook times may vary slightly depending on type of pan (glass or metal) and individual ovens.



Makes 24 mini muffins = 2 points per muffin

Make 10 servings per loaf = 4.8 points per slice

Or make 12 serving per loaf = 4.25 points per slice

Lower the point values per loaf by substituting 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt & 1 egg white instead of the coconut oil – you bring it down to 3 points per slice if making 12 slices instead of 10.

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weight watcher menu ideas | Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

Ingredients:

– 1 spray cooking spray
– 1 2/3 cups sugar
– 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
– 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, or light butter
– 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
– 14 large marshmallows

Directions:



Coat an 8- X 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, evaporated milk and margarine (or butter); bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
Stir in chocolate and marshmallows; remove pan from heat and stir until smooth.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into thirty-six 1 1/3-inch squares and serve. Recipe makes 36 pieces.

Serving size is 1 piece
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points



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weight watcher menu ideas | Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Bake (5 Points+ Per Serving)

Ingredients:

4-1/2lb. red potatoes (about 9), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 container (16 oz.) Fat Free Sour Cream
3/4lb. (12 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2lb. Smoked Ham, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:



HEAT oven to 350°F.

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 10 to 12 min. or just until potatoes are tender; drain. Remove 3/4 of the potatoes; place in large bowl. Add sour cream; mash until smooth. Stir in Velveeta, ham and onions. Gently stir in remaining potato slices.

Spoon into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Makes 16 Servings (1 Cup Per Serving)

SERVING SIZE (3/4 CUP BEEF MIXTURE, 1/2 CUP NOODLES)
Nutritional Info Per Serving: 210 Calories, 3.5 g Total Fat, 560 mg Sodium,
33 g Total Carbs, 2 g Fiber, 11 g Protein



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weight watcher menu ideas | Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe 4 Points +

Ingredients:

– 4 cups corn kernels (I used frozen)
– 1 medium sized red bell pepper, diced
– 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
– 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
– 1/3 cup chopped red onion
– 1 tsp fresh jalapeno, finely minced
– 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:



Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 cup


Each serving = 4 Points +

PER SERVING: 158 calories; 2g fat; 32g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 7g fiber

weight watcher menu ideas | Bacon Mashed Potatoes Recipe – 3 Points +

Ingredients

1 lb baby potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite sized pieces
4 slices turkey bacon
6 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup fat free buttermilk
1/3 cup fat free sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions



Place potatoes and cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Let cool, and then chop finely.
Mash the potatoes, cauliflower, buttermilk, sour cream, and salt & pepper with a potato masher until desired texture is reached.
Fold in green onions and the chopped bacon.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)
Cooking time: 15 minute(s)
Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat
Number of servings (yield): 4
Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)
Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 ¼ cups
Each serving = 3 Points +
PER SERVING: 115 calories; 2 g fat; 21 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber

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