POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients
2 spray(s) cooking spray
1 medium potato(es), baking, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium garlic clove(s)
2 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp fat-free sour cream
24 item(s) wonton wrapper(s), round (about 6 oz total)
1/4 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
1 tbsp chives, fresh, minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine potato and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and set pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and boil until potato is fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer potato and garlic to a large bowl; add cheese and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Mash mixture together with a fork until lumpy.
Place wonton wrappers on a flat surface. Drop potato mixture by tablespoonfuls onto center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with wet fingers, fold over one side to make a half circle and press sides together to seal. Transfer filled wrappers to prepared baking sheet and coat surface with cooking spray.
Bake until wontons are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 cup of sour cream and chives. Mix well and serve with potato dumplings. Yields 4 wontons and 1 tablespoon of dip per serving.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Artichoke Tartlets
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
6 spray(s) cooking spray
16 pieces wonton wrapper(s)
1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp sweet red pepper(s), chopped
7 oz canned artichoke hearts, without oil, drained and chopped
1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, sprigs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 16-hole miniature muffin pan with cooking spray.
Gently press 1 wonton wrapper into each muffin hole, allowing ends to extend above cups. Coat edges of wrappers with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine cheeses, cayenne pepper and mustard in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir in red pepper and artichoke hearts; spoon about 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture into each muffin cup.
Bake until cheese mixture is set and edges of wrappers are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve. Yields 2 tarts per serving.
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
6 spray(s) cooking spray
16 pieces wonton wrapper(s)
1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp sweet red pepper(s), chopped
7 oz canned artichoke hearts, without oil, drained and chopped
1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, sprigs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 16-hole miniature muffin pan with cooking spray.
Gently press 1 wonton wrapper into each muffin hole, allowing ends to extend above cups. Coat edges of wrappers with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine cheeses, cayenne pepper and mustard in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir in red pepper and artichoke hearts; spoon about 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture into each muffin cup.
Bake until cheese mixture is set and edges of wrappers are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve. Yields 2 tarts per serving.
Layered Mexican Chicken
POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
This Mexican lasagna will last up to five days in the refrigerator. It's a terrific make-ahead meal from our Cook Once, Eat All Week Series.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
2 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
30 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese, divided
8 oz chopped green chilies, two 4-oz cans
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 medium corn tortilla(s), cut into 2-inch strips
1 cup(s) salsa, mild, medium or hot
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface. Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces. Serve with salsa on the side.
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
This Mexican lasagna will last up to five days in the refrigerator. It's a terrific make-ahead meal from our Cook Once, Eat All Week Series.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
2 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
30 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese, divided
8 oz chopped green chilies, two 4-oz cans
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 medium corn tortilla(s), cut into 2-inch strips
1 cup(s) salsa, mild, medium or hot
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface. Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces. Serve with salsa on the side.
Tri-Color Pesto Rotini
POINTS® Value: 7
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
2 pound(s) uncooked multi-colored rotini
2 medium carrot(s), diced
1 medium green pepper(s), diced
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
1/4 cup(s) sun-dried tomatoes, with oil, diced
1/2 cup(s) store-bought pesto sauce, made with basil
1/4 cup(s) canned chicken broth, reduced sodium or water
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together pesto and broth. Add mixture to pasta and stir to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving. (Note: This dish will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator. You may substitute 2 pounds of couscous for the pasta, if desired. Cook the couscous as directed and follow from step 2.)
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
2 pound(s) uncooked multi-colored rotini
2 medium carrot(s), diced
1 medium green pepper(s), diced
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
1/4 cup(s) sun-dried tomatoes, with oil, diced
1/2 cup(s) store-bought pesto sauce, made with basil
1/4 cup(s) canned chicken broth, reduced sodium or water
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together pesto and broth. Add mixture to pasta and stir to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving. (Note: This dish will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator. You may substitute 2 pounds of couscous for the pasta, if desired. Cook the couscous as directed and follow from step 2.)
Cheesy Chili-Mac
POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
2/3 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef
2 medium onion(s), chopped
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow
31 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
2/3 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef
2 medium onion(s), chopped
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow
31 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.
White Bean and Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili
POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 250 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast
1 large onion(s), chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), chopped
32 oz fat-free chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder, chipotle variety
30 oz canned white beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, coarsely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off any fat.
Add turkey mixture and remaining ingredients to a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for at least 4 hours. Yields about 1 cup per serving. (Note: For additional color, top with extra freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.)
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 250 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast
1 large onion(s), chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), chopped
32 oz fat-free chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder, chipotle variety
30 oz canned white beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, coarsely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off any fat.
Add turkey mixture and remaining ingredients to a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for at least 4 hours. Yields about 1 cup per serving. (Note: For additional color, top with extra freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.)
Ham and Black Bean Wraps
POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 6 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Add the ingredients for these Mexican-inspired wraps to your Christmas dinner shopping list so you can make a tasty meal from leftover X-mas ham.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 cup(s) cooked lean ham, diced
1 cup(s) canned refried black beans
1 cup(s) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), warmed
1/2 cup(s) fat-free black bean dip
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, or low-fat shredded Monterey Jack
2 medium scallion(s), chopped
Instructions
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over high heat. Add ham; sauté until browned and crispy on edges, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in both beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 3 minutes.
Place a tortilla on a dinner plate and spread with 2 tablespoons of dip; top with 1/2 cup of bean mixture, 1/2 tablespoon of cilantro, 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1/4 of scallions. Fold in sides of tortilla and roll up; repeat with remaining ingredients. Yields 1 wrap per serving.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 18 min
Cooking Time: 6 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Add the ingredients for these Mexican-inspired wraps to your Christmas dinner shopping list so you can make a tasty meal from leftover X-mas ham.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 cup(s) cooked lean ham, diced
1 cup(s) canned refried black beans
1 cup(s) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), warmed
1/2 cup(s) fat-free black bean dip
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, or low-fat shredded Monterey Jack
2 medium scallion(s), chopped
Instructions
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over high heat. Add ham; sauté until browned and crispy on edges, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in both beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 3 minutes.
Place a tortilla on a dinner plate and spread with 2 tablespoons of dip; top with 1/2 cup of bean mixture, 1/2 tablespoon of cilantro, 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1/4 of scallions. Fold in sides of tortilla and roll up; repeat with remaining ingredients. Yields 1 wrap per serving.
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