Yummy and healthy recipes...

It has been quite a while (9+ mos) since I have updated anything - so it is time to share some yummy healthy recipes I found. I am hoping I have more to share soon - for now I hope you enjoy adding something new to your recipe collection :)

Spicy Sausage, White Bean and Spinach Soup

weight watchers points value 4

1 can fat free, less sodium chicken broth

1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (I used regular diced tomatoes)

1 can no salt added navy beans, drained (I couldn't find "no salt" navy beans, so just used regular and rinsed them well)

2 links fully cooked andouille sausage (such as Aidell's), thinly sliced

3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Bring broth and tomatoes to a boil in saucepan over high heat. Add beans and sausage; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 8 mins or until heated. Stir in spinach; cook 1 min or until spinach wilts. Yields 4 1 and 1/3 c. servings

Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Toasts

weight watchers points value 2

1/4 c grated fresh Parmesan cheese (I used a reduced fat Italian Cheese blend I had on hand)

1 tablespoon light mayo

1 garlic clove, minced

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 slices diagonally cut baguette

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture evenly over baguette slices. Place bread on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 6 mins or until golden brown. Yield 4 servings

Healthy and Yummy alternative to regular ol Coleslaw...

Crunchy Coleslaw with Green Peas

weight watchers value 1 point

1 package coleslaw mix

1/2 c. frozen peas

yellow pepper

1/2 c. matchstick-cut carrots (near the coleslaw mix in Safeway, although I omitted this)

1/4 c. finely chopped onion

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 and 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Yields 8 2/3 c. servings)