Tuscan Bean Dip

Tuscan Bean Dip 

We are becoming avid fans of bean dips. Olives could easily replace the capers if you have them on hand or even better make it a combination of the two.

Serve with baked tortilla, pita chips, crackers or vegetable dippers.

The next time I think I would rather mix the copped veggies into the bean base rather than just have them on top.

Makes 2 servings                                                               0 WW pp / serving

1/2 can (19 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
1 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. roasted red peppers, chopped
1 Tbsp. capers
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
1/8 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning

1. In a bowl, mash beans with masher until smooth. 
2. Add the cheese, garlic, salt and vinegar. Mix well. 
3. Spread bean mixture over bottom of a small oven proof container.
4. In a small bowl, mix the roasted red peppers, capers, onions and lemon pepper seasoning.
5. Spread the pepper mixture evenly over bean mixture. 
6. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!

Zucchini Hash with Fried Eggs

Zucchini Hash with Fried Eggs

adapted from Food Network

A low carb version of hash to accompany your eggs. You might still miss the potatoes but this is a good alternative.

Makes 2 servings                                                        0 WW pp / serving

Cooking spray

1/2 onion, diced

1 tsp. chopped fresh sage or 1/3 tsp. dried

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced

1 medium zucchini, diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup roasted peppers, chopped

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

2-4 fried eggs

1. In a pan coated with cooking spray, cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sage, garlic and jalapenos and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add the zucchini and salt & pepper to taste; Cover and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 7 minutes.
4. Uncover; add the roasted peppers and cook until the zucchini is soft and light brown, about 6 more minutes.
5. Make sure the hash is in an even layer and cook undisturbed for another 4 minutes to brown the bottom.
6. Serve the hash topped with the fried eggs.

Enjoy!

Patriotic Garlic Herb Dip

 Patriotic Garlic Herb Dip

adapted from WW.com

This is a zesty dip that is good with crudites, tortilla chips or crackers.

The presentation is a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Makes about 1 2/3 cups                                                1 WW Blue point / Tbsp.

3/4 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt

6 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened

2 2 /3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly grated black pepper

3 medium garlic cloves, crushed

Jarred roasted red peppers, cut into strips

3 Blue tortilla chips

1. In small food processor, combine the yogurt, Neufchatel cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic; process until smooth.
2. Spread the dip into a 1/8 sheet pan container.
3. Arrange the roasted red papers to be the red flag stripes and tortilla chips to be the star field.
4. Serve with crudite.

Enjoy!

Chicken Sausage Patties with Fried Duck Eggs

Turkey Sausage Patties with Fried Duck Eggs

adapted from Express Lane Meals by Rachael Ray (2006)

This can easily be made into a breakfast sandwich with the addition of a light English muffin or Kaiser roll but you need to add the points.

Remove the cheese and you will have a 0 point breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Makes 4 servings                                                1 WW Blue points / serving

Cooking spray

1 small medium, sliced

1/2 cup jarred chopped red peppers

1 1/4 lb. ground turkey breast

1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning or your favorite grill seasoning

1/3 tsp. ground allspice

1 1/4 tsp. fennel seeds

4 duck eggs

8 Tbsp. shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese

1. Combine the turkey, grill seasoning, allspice and fennel seeds in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 patties, transfer to a plate and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
3. In a skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the patties for 4 minutes, flip and add the onions and roasted red peppers to the skillet.
4. Cook for an additional 4 minutes or until cooked through, top each patty with 2 Tbsp. of cheese, cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt.
5. After flipping the sausage patties, cook the duck eggs to your desired doneness, in a separate skillet.
6. To serve spoon the onions and peppers on to the plate, top with sausage patty then egg.

Enjoy!