The delicate flavors of scallions and artichokes herald spring. We serve this stir-fry over noodles for a change of pace.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 6
- asian stir-fry sauce
- cooked linguini
- sprays cooking spray
This easy spring salad is perfect for a light, satisfying lunch. Enjoy it as is or trim calories by using your favorite fat-free dressing instead of the Dijon vinaigrette.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 4
- fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- olive oil
- dried bread crumbs
- white wine vinegar
Tender, marinated lamb tops a bed of crisp lettuce and is sprinkled with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh mint. It’s then drizzled with a tangy yogurt sauce. We guarantee you won’t miss the pita.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- plain fat-free yogurt
- fresh lemon juice
- minced garlic
- table salt
Save time and infuse flavor by marinating this hearty Mediterranean dish overnight. The garlicky-lemon flavor is excellent.
POINTS® Value: 8
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- fresh lemon juice
- fat-free chicken broth
- olive oil
- dried oregano
- sprays cooking spray
We put a spin on moussaka with this mouth-watering casserole, using chicken instead of lamb or beef, and a zesty tomato sauce instead of béchamel. You won’t miss the fat.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- sprays olive oil cooking spray
- table salt
- uncooked ground chicken breast
- dried parsley
- dried tarragon
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- table salt
- canned diced tomatoes
- canned tomato paste
Grab some carrot sticks and step right up. This thick dip is flavored with garlic, cumin, lemon juice and a splash of olive oil.
POINTS® Value: 1
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- frozen green peas
- plain fat-free yogurt
- fresh lemon juice
This is a warming soup, ideal for cold winter days. A good source of iron, tofu is a soybean curd invented by a Chinese scholar more than 2,000 years ago.
POINTS® Value: 1
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- fat-free chicken broth
Smaller servings of this easy main meal stir-fry are great for a side dish. If you don’t have peas and carrots, you can substitute whatever veggies you have on hand.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- regular egg substitute
- canola oil
- low-sodium soy sauce
Forget the pancakes and use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves to scoop up our lightened Moo Shu made from lean beef, mixed vegetables, garlic and ginger.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4
- sprays cooking spray
- low-sodium soy sauce
- bibb lettuce
Chopsticks are optional for this lightened-up Chinese favorite. For a burst of color, toss in any leftover veggies you have in the fridge.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- sprays cooking spray
- low-sodium soy sauce