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Broccoli and Cheddar Crustless Quiche – 4 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Serve up this Broccoli and Cheddar Crustless Quiche at your next Sunday brunch, and it’s sure to become a family favorite! Most quiche recipes are meant to be healthy and light, but the addition of a high fat crust can often overshadow all the positive nutritional elements of the dish. By ditching the crust, we keep this quiche light and nutritious. The key is to make sure that the eggs are enhanced with delicious flavor to makeup for the lack of crust. I highly recommend using an extra sharp cheddar if you can find it, as it really kicks up the flavor! At just 4 Smart Points for 1/6th of the quiche, this dish is the perfect addition to any brunch, dinner, or potluck.

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Chicken Vesuvio Recipe – 7 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

I first had this tasty dish in a little hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. It was served in a cast iron pan, and the smell alone was enough to have me drooling. Once I dug in, I was pretty sure I was in heaven. Moist chicken, and crisp, golden brown potatoes in a bright garlic wine sauce (it’s quite garlicky, so I’d recommend this dish for garlic lovers only).

Chickpea Puttanesca over Polenta – 6 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

In an effort to eat less meat (the reason why is a whole looking other blog post for another time), I’ve been experimenting with more vegan and vegetarian Weight Watchers Recipes. A friend of mine cooked this for me one day, and it was so good, I knew I had to recreate it at home!

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Recipe – 6 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden’s all-you-can-eat soup, salad and breadsticks lunch special, then you are going to love today’s recipe! I’ve been a fan of their Zuppa Toscana soup for as long as I can remember, but with all the fat and calories, indulging in this delicious dish at Olive Garden could easily cost me almost an entire day’s worth of Smart Points – and that’s before we factor in the breadsticks and salad. Yikes! So, I’ve come up with my own lighter version at home, and it is fantastic. It’s a simple, slow cooker recipe that turns out incredibly tasty, yet with just 6 Smart Points per serving. Admittedly, I was feeling quite lazy and made this with pre-cooked Italian sausage links from Applegate Farms. Ideally, you could use ground Italian chicken sausage for a more authentic flavor. But you will need to brown that sausage first before adding it to the slow cooker. By using the precooked sausage, I saved a step (and an extra pan to wash). Plus, Applegate’s sausages are really tasty! No harm, no foul. This copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana recipe is a real win for any Weight Watcher. Enjoy!

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Warm Mushroom and Lentil Salad Recipe – 5 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

This savory and satisfying side dish is a breeze to prepare and goes great with just about any meal. The tender lentils and pan fried mushrooms are incredibly delicious and packed with nutrition.

Green Olive and Apricot Chicken Recipe – 7 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Heaven on a dish, this delightfully easy chicken recipe packs a tremendous flavor punch. The sweet and salty flavors of the olives and apricots are a dream, and the bit of caramelization from the chicken just makes this meal melt in your mouth. If you aren’t a fan of apricots, this dish would work well with dried prunes or figs too.

Cabbage Shell Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream – 5 Smart Points

By Wendy Zitzman

If there’s one food I could eat every day for weeks without tiring if it, it’s tacos. That’s partly because there are SO many different ways to prepare them, and I’d never get bored. For this chicken tacos recipe, I used cabbage leaves instead of traditional taco shells to help cut carbs and calories. I also added some swiss chard leaves for added nutrition and for its aesthetics.

The fresh, raw corn salsa is such a unique flavor too…which I adored. My husband said he would have preferred that the corn was roasted first, so if raw corn isn’t for you, just roast the cob in the oven or on the grill first. But the real show pony of this recipe is the chipotle sour cream!! I could NOT get enough of it! These tacos were a total hit…my 6-year-old devoured them….even with that cabbage shell. And at just 5 Smart Points per taco, you are getting one seriously delicious and nutritious dish!

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Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe – 2 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

One of my new favorite vegetable side dish recipes is…

Easy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

If you want to add an extra flavor boost, try roasting the cauliflower and garlic before adding to the pot! So good. At just 4 Smart Points, this simple soup makes a great side dish for a chilly day.

Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

With my New Year’s Resolution in full swing, I am committed to eating healthy (yet deliciously), and this Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe is an ideal dish!

The chicken is cooked to perfection in a velvety lemon butter sauce that is to die for. It’s hard to tell in the photo, but there is spinach in that dish too…it’s just buried under the heavenly sauce.

Next time, I’ll try doubling the spinach I used because it wilted so much in the sauce, and there really wasn’t a lot of it in the final product.

And at just 5 Smart Points per serving, this dish makes a great Weight Watchers dinner recipe that will help keep you on track without sacrificing flavor.

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Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I am OBSESSED with Chinese food. Seriously, I can never get enough. But following the Weight Watchers plan, eating Chinese food on a regular basis can get me into some serious trouble! So I regularly attempt to create my own healthier and lighter versions, hence this incredibly delicious Chicken Lo Mein Recipe.

Moroccan Apricot Chicken Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

One great thing about having my in-laws visit, is that I always pickup a few delicious Middle Eastern style recipes that taste like I’ve spent hours cooking them, but are actually quite simple. This Moroccan Apricot Chicken Recipe is just that.

Healthy Easy To Make Low Calorie Recipes | LaaLoosh (2024)

FAQs

What food makes you full but low in calories? ›

Protein and dairy
  • Beans, peas and lentils, which are also good sources of fiber.
  • Fish.
  • Lean meat and poultry.
  • Low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese.
  • Egg whites.

What is considered a low calorie dinner? ›

“A low-calorie meal can be in the 300 to 400 calorie range for breakfast and 500 to 600 calorie range for lunch and dinner meals, and 100 to 200 calorie range for snacks,” says Vandana Sheth, R.D.N., C.D.E.S., F.A.N.D., registered dietitian nutritionist and author of My Indian Table: Quick & Tasty Vegetarian Recipes.

What foods can I eat unlimited amounts of? ›

Indulge in these to your heart's content, along with a balanced diet.
  • Celery.
  • Lettuce.
  • Watermelon.
  • Broccoli.
  • Cauliflower.
  • Grapefruit.
  • Mushrooms.
  • Strawberries.
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What is the most filling low-calorie meal? ›

Lunch and dinner options:
  • Salad with lean poultry or beans, vegetables, and quinoa.
  • Beef or lentil soup or stew with vegetables, peppers, and rice.
  • Whole grain sandwich or wrap with lean protein, leafy greens, and low-fat cheese.
  • Grilled or baked salmon with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
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How can I eat less calories but full? ›

7 Ways To Feel Full on Fewer Calories
  1. Eat high water content foods. ...
  2. Choose high fiber foods. ...
  3. Pick solid food over liquids. ...
  4. Eat less starch and more protein. ...
  5. Suppress appetite with coffee. ...
  6. Trick your brain by eating slowly. ...
  7. Drink more water.

How to eat 500 calories a day and feel full? ›

Opt for low-calorie, high-protein snacks to help you feel full on a 500-calorie diet. Examples include Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and edamame. These snacks provide a good amount of protein, which can help keep you feeling satisfied between meals without adding too many calories.

How to feel full on 1200 calories a day? ›

Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, and other similar vegetables are high in fiber and water. Adding these non-starchy vegetables to your lunch and dinner can help you feel full. If you need some dinner plans, you could make salmon, a baked potato, and vegetables like green beans or carrots.

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