Skinny Alfredo Sauce

This recipe turned out great, didn't need to modify anything. It also made enough sauce for dinner all week. It's not quite the same as your super rich classic alfredo, but it's also not bad for you.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 white onion or 2 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk
• 1/2 – 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and fresh black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.
2. In a saute pan, add the olive oil and onions. Saute over medium heat for about 7 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the evaporated milk and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the cauliflower, onion mixture, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Points: 3 Weight Watchers Points plus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutritional Info: 80.1 calories, 5.5g of fat, 2.2g carbohydrates, 0.7g dietary fiber, 5.7g of protein

Source: The Slender Kitchen

Weightwatchers Chicken Marsala

This healthy version of the classic italian Chicken Marsala turned out much better than expected! All of the flavor of the full-fat-and-sodium dish without the bad stuff. Comes out to 4 pointsplus and tastes like 30. Next time i may increase the volume of the sauce, there just didn't seem to be enough of it for 4 servings. I served it with some wilted spinach and garlic, a very nice combination.

Note to self: marsala wine is shelved with the ports!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cutlets thin slice (1/4 pound)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup marsala wine
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. 
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook through, about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm.
5. Add mushrooms to skillet and cook, stirring frequently until browned, about 3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour, stirring to blend.
7. Add the Marsala and broth; bring to a boil. 
8. Let the mixture simmer until it is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Source: Food.com

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts

This is super simple to make, the hardest part is the prep. Makes a very nice lunch with a side or a quick snack between meals.

Ingredients

• Approx. 1 lbs. Brussel sprouts (12-14 oz.)
• 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder

Directions

1. Clean and halve brussel sprouts. Quarter if large.
2. Add water, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium. Allow water to boil off almost completely, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add oil, vinegar, and curry powder. Stir to coat. Allow to caramelize/burn slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Do not stir. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Source: Me