Spring Vegetable Strata Weight Watchers Food

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND BASIL (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick pan, over medium-high heat. Add the tomato, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook stirring occasionally until the tomato is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 3 minutes longer.
• Add the pasta, ham, basil and parmesan to the pan; toss to combine.

SPRING VEGETABLE STRATA - WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes evenly on bottom of dish, sprinkle with cheese and set aside.
• Melt margarine in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato and asparagus and cook 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon vegetable mixture over cheese.
• Combine egg substitute and milk in a small bowl; pour over vegetable mixture. Bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

BASIC OLIVE OIL AND VINEGAR VINAIGRETTE (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Shake and refrigerate.
• Variations: Choose one of the following or mix, to you taste.
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed.
• Squirt of lemon or lime juice.
• 2 teaspoons of one of the following:.
• fresh chopped basil.
• minced scallion.
• fresh thyme.
• fresh marjoram.

DUMP SOUP

Steps:

• Open cans and pour together into pot.
• Heat over stove.

SPRING POTATO STRATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 F degrees.
• Lightly spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until melted.
• Cook and stir leeks and garlic 1 to 2 minutes or until leeks are tender.
• Add bell peppers and mushrooms; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat; set aside.
• Layer 1/2 of the potatoes onto bottom of prepared dish; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over cheese.
• Layer remaining potatoes over vegetables.
• In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and thyme (if desired); pour evenly over potatoes.
• Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake 1 hour or until potatoes are almost tender.
• Remove foil; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until top is golden and potatoes are tender.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes; cut into 8 servings.