Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks

If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out about how good this is. Now, if you are on the fence about cabbage, you need to try this because this might be the recipe that converts you to a cabbage lover.

This is a simple side dish worthy of a dinner party and couldn’t be easier to make. Four ingredients, a couple of minutes to prepare and toss in the oven for an hour.

Ingredients

1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage, cut into 1″ thick slices

1.5 tablespoons olive oil

2 to 3 large garlic cloves, smashed

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

spray olive oil OR non-stick cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Pull outer leaf off cabbage (it’s usually dirty and nasty looking), cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1″ thick slices.

2. Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic.

3. Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices.

4. Finally, sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

5. Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until edges are brown and crispy. Serve hot and Enjoy!

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Weight Watcher Points for Shakeology

I have had questions from people also following Weight Watchers.  How many WW points are in Shakeology?

The following are the Weight Watcher points for the corresponding Shakeology formulas:

Chocolate  = 3 points

Greenberry = 3 points

Tropical Strawberry Vegan = 3 points

Chocolate Vegan = 4 points

Vanilla = 3 points

Strawberry = 3 points

Keep in mind, the Shakeology formulas may change over time, as well as the way WW calculates points, which could affect the point values listed above. If ever in doubt, it is best to consult the online point calculator at www.WeightWatchers.com  where customers can simply enter the Fat, Carbs, Protein and Fiber amounts from any label to retrieve the WW Point value.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced

1 large red onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 ½ cups stock

1 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes

½ cup dried quinoa

4 teaspoons lime juice

Directions

Heat a large heavy bottom pot with the oil over medium high heat.

Add the sweet potato and onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion if softened.

Add the garlic, chili powder, chipotle, cumin and salt and stir to combine.

Add the stock, tomatoes, black beans and quinoa and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir everything to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

Cook for 10-15 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are soft.

Add the lime juice and remove the pot from the heat. Season with salt as needed.

Garnish with avocado, cilantro, crema or cheese before serving.

Turkey Lettuce Wrap Taco

Yum!  I am a huge lover of tacos.... and this recipe makes my taco night a little healthier.

Ingredients

1 lb         Lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef (ground chicken is my favorite!)

1 cup      Salsa (pineapple or mango salsa would be yummy)

1 (4 oz)   Green chilies

1/2 tbs    Taco seasoning (or seasonings of your choice)

Toppings:

1 (15 oz) can Corn, drained

1 (15 oz) can Black beans, rinsed and drained

1   Head lettuce OR 6 low carb tortillas

Optional: Low fat plain greek yogurt or low fat sour cream, additional salsa for serving, corn, black beans, sliced olives

Directions

Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey meat, salsa, green chiles, and taco seasoning to skillet, and turn on heat to medium high.  Stir everything to combine, breaking up turkey as best as possible while cooking. Cook for 8-12 minutes, or until turkey is completely browned, and cooked through, (no longer pink). Take off heat. Add beans and corn and stir to combine.

To make the lettuce wraps, Cut off the stem (or base) of the lettuce head, and cut in half long ways. Peel off individual leaves, and wash and pat dry.  Scoop 1/2 cup meat into lettuce wraps and and top with low fat plain greek yogurt or low fat sour cream, additional salsa, and olives if desired. 

Cucumber Hummus Boats

Awesome EASY SNACK idea. Take a cucumber, cut it in half... scoop out the center and spread hummus inside! There you have it.

My favorite hummus is spicy hummus and garlic hummus... YUM!