Crispy Sweet Onion Rings ~ Weight Watchers

2 T flour
1/2 tsp. salt and paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 c. plain dried bread crumbs
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 lb. sweet onions, cut crosswise into 1/2" slices and separated into 32 rings

Preheat the oven to 400F.  Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.

Place flour, salt, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a large zip-closed plastic bag.  Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish.  Place egg whites in another dish. (I find the bread crumbs in another bag is less messy).

Place the onion rings, a few at a time, in the flour mixture and shake to coat.  Dip each ring into egg whites and roll lightly with bread crumbs.  Arrange the rings in a single layer on the baking sheets and lightly spray the tops with nonstick spray.

Bake until the bottoms of the onion rings are browned, about 10 min.  Turn the rings and bake until browned, about 5 min.  (I baked mine on a baking stone and did not turn them).

YIELD:  4 servings
1/4 of the onion rings = 3 WW points; 4 WW PP; 2g fat, 27g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g protein

Tomato and Feta Salad

Diced tomatoes
Thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 oz. fat free feta cheese
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix together and enjoy.

YIELD:  1 serving = 2 WW points

Grilled Chicken Salad ~ Weight Watchers

Mixed greens
Sliced tomato
Red onion, thinly sliced
Cucumber, diced
10 small black olives
1 1/2 oz. fat free feta cheese
2 oz. cooked grilled bl/sl chicken breast
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Toss veggies, olives, cheese and chicken in a bowl.  Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

YIELD:  1 large serving = 5 WW points; 5 WW P+

Pasta with Meat Sauce ~ Weight Watchers

4 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 c. chopped onion (I also add chopped bell pepper and sliced mushrooms)
12 oz. 93% lean ground beef or turkey
14.5 oz. Italian style diced tomatoes (I just use diced tomatoes and add Italian seasoning)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
3 c. cooked whole wheat pasta

In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute garlic and onion (and additional veggies if you use them) in oil until lightly browned.  Add beef, cook 4 minutes until browned.  Add tomatoes and basil.  Simmer 10 minutes.  Serve over pasta.

YIELD:  4 servings
1 serving meat mixture with 3/4 c. whole wheat pasta = 7 WW points (This is a large serving); 7 WW P+

Mexican Meatloaf ~ Weight Watchers

This is just SO yummy!

1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef (93% or more)
1/2 pound lean ground turkey breast
2 large egg whites
2 oz. cornbread stuffing mix, dry (about 1 cup)**
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
4 oz. canned green chili peppers, chopped
8 oz. canned enchilada sauce, divided

Preheat oven to 375F.  Spray baking dish with oil. (I use a 9x13 baking dish).

Mix all ingredients ingredients using only HALF the ENCHILADA sauce.  Save the remainder for topping.

Shape into 1large loaf or 6 mini loaves.  Place in prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour for large loaf and about 40 min. for mini loaves.  Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and bake 5 additional minutes.

YIELD:  6 servings
1 serving = 3 WW points (YES, only 3!!  And it's a nice size serving).
4 WW P+ (still an awesome bargain)
I think this would be SO yum with corn mixed in, but haven't tried it yet.