Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops RECIPE FOR TODAY

Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 8 min
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
20 oz uncooked lean boneless pork chop(s), four 1/2-inch thick chops
1 pound(s) uncooked green snap beans, steamed
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
Preheat broiler and coat broiler pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, sugar, cumin and garlic powder. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir until paste forms.

Rub paste onto both sides of each pork chop, place on prepared pan and broil 4 minutes on each side until inside is no longer pink.

Serve with string beans drizzled with fresh lemon juice.

Breaded Pork Cutlet RECIPE FOR TODAY

Breaded Pork Cutlet
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 15 min
Serves 4

Ingredients
4 spray(s) cooking spray
1 pound(s) uncooked lean boneless pork chop(s), four 4 oz chops
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 large egg(s)
3 Tbsp fat free skim milk
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, or to taste
1/2 cup(s) dried plain breadcrumbs, panko-variety
1/2 medium lemon(s), cut into 4 wedges

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place pork chops between 2 sheets of waxed paper; pound to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin.

On a plate, combine flour, salt and pepper. Beat egg in a shallow bowl; stir in milk and mustard. Place panko on a plate.

Dip chops, one at a time, in flour mixture to lightly dust both sides; shake off excess. Dip each chop in egg batter and then lightly coat both sides with panko. Place on prepared baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray.

Bake for 8 minutes; flip and bake until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes more. (Coat with cooking spray and broil for a minute or two if you like the coating extra crisp.) Serve with lemon wedges, and shredded veggies such as carrots, spinach and lettuce

Yields 1 chop per serving.

Oven Fried Pork Chops (Weight Watchers) RECIPE FOR TODAY

Oven Fried Pork Chops (Weight Watchers)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 Calories from Fat 27

Ingredients Serves 4
6 oz center-cut lean pork loin chop
2 tbsp pineapple juice
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1⁄4 tsp ground ginger
1⁄8 tsp garlic powder
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1⁄3 cup dry bread crumbs
1⁄4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1⁄4 tsp paprika
1 dash garlic powder
1 cooking spray

Directions
Prep 15 min Cook 50 min Ready 65 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Trim fat from chops.

Combine juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder and egg whites in a bowl; stir well.

Combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, paprika, and dash of garlic powder in a shallow dish; stir well.

Dip chops in juice mixture, and dredge in breadcrumbs mixture.

Place chops on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until tender, turning after 25 minutes.

Per serving: 3 SmartPoints; 3 PointsPlus; 3 POINTS (old)

Recipe originally inspired by Food.com with 5-star rating and 13 reviews.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 (96 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4

Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 252mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars 2g 5%
Protein 17g 34%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Use this data as a guide only.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie RECIPE FOR TODAY

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pie crust (9 inch), baked
• 4 cups strawberries
• 2 packages strawberries, frozen, mashed
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Use a prepared pie crust to make this easy strawberry cheesecake recipe. Top or garnish with fresh strawberries for a spectacular final product.

Instructions

1. Beat cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon peel and juice until well combined; spread in pie shell; top with fresh berries.
    
2. Cook mashed berries, 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch until bubbly; cook two minutes more. Cool completely; pour over strawberries in pie shell. Chill. Top with whipped cream.

Grandma’s Cheesy Noodle Casserole (Weight Watchers) RECIPE FOR TODAY

Grandma’s Cheesy Noodle Casserole (Weight Watchers)
Ingredients Serves 8

1 cup onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped 
2 tbsp butter
16 oz ground turkey, cooked
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 can (12 oz) tomato puree
1 can (15 oz) tomatoes, diced
2 cup water
8 oz egg noodles
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
Prep 25 min
Cook 45 min
Ready 70 min

Saute onion, green pepper and butter.
Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, tomato puree, diced tomatoes and water, simmer for 15 minutes.
Pour a little sauce in a 9 X 13 dish and top with the noodles.
Cover noodles with remaining sauce and top off with the cheese.
Cook for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Per serving: 12 SmartPoints; 10 PointsPlus; 8 POINTS (old)
Recipe originally inspired by Food.com with 5-star rating and 19 reviews.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 (307 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 Calories from Fat 163
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 101mg 33%
Sodium 258mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 5g 21%
Protein 24g 47%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Use this data as a guide only.

Chicken Taco Casserole (Weight Watchers) RECIPE FOR TODAY

Chicken Taco Casserole (Weight Watchers)

Ingredients Serves 6

2 whole wheat tortilla

1 lb ground chicken, or ground turkey

1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce

2 tsp tabasco sauce

1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend cheese

1 can (16 oz) fat-free refried beans

1 canola oil cooking spray, 3 sprays

1 baked corn tortilla chips, crushed

1 reduced-fat sour cream, optional topping

1 salsa, optional topping

1 lettuce, optional topping

1 onion, diced, optional topping

1 green pepper, diced, optional topping Directions Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Ready 45 min Lightly spray a pan with cooking spray and brown ground chicken. Mix tabasco with tomato sauce and pour over the browned chicken. Simmer until slightly thickened. Spray a 9 x 9 casserole (with a lid) with cooking spray. Tear up whole wheat tortillas and place them so they cover the entire bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1/2 the cheese on the tortillas, spread refried beans over the cheese and then top the beans with chicken and tomato mixture. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with crushed chips and remaining cheese. Cover and bake until the cheese is bubbly. Remove the lid and let the cheese brown slightly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Service with toppings of your choice: sour cream, salsa, lettuce, diced onions or peppers. Per serving: 7 SmartPoints; 7 PointsPlus; 5 POINTS (old) Recipe originally inspired by Food.com

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