That the pounds are just melting away …
that I’ve rediscovered my waist …
that I’ve dropped a pants size …
And that I’ve shedded {autocorrect wants me to say shredded, which works too} my shields of oversized hoodies and sweaters …
emerging slim and trim and ready for swimsuit season.
* Sigh *
But I cannot deceive you, my blog readers and blog friends. I had a strong two-week run, following by ~ well ~ a week of weakness. As in a weakness for cookie dough ice cream. And chips. And white chunk macadamia nut cookies …
So I’m back in my paint-splattered yoga pants trying to get my “wear pants with a zipper” diet plan back on track. Starting with the creation of a Weight Watchers 7-point stuffed shell recipe:
Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells
{7 points per serving/6 SmartPoints per serving; Serving size is 4 stuffed shells}
2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded fat-free Mozzarella cheese
1/8 cups Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 Tbsp fresh oregano (dried works too)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp table salt
24 uncooked jumbo shells
3 cups canned tomato sauce
Directions:
Cook shells according to package instructions. Drain and douse with cold water. Let drain/dry. Mix cheeses (Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan) with Egg Beaters. Add in garlic, black pepper, oregano. Ladle sauce in bottom of pan. Using a teaspoon, spoon cheese into dry, cooled shell. I used a heaping teaspoon full for each. Ladle remaining sauce on top …
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… and cover with tin foil; cook at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Weight Watchers Dinner Recipe Ideas
Remember, for these to be “wear pants with zipper” friendly, you can only eat four shells at a time. It’s all about portion control …
thanks done share recipes to : www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/weight-watchers-stuffed-shells/