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This recipe started with one I got from a WW meeting.  It is 2 points for the chicken or tofu version. Pictured is the chicken version but this could be made with tofu for the same points. It is also gluten-free if you pay attention to your soy and hoisin sauces. This version is mostly 0 point foods, the sauce and nuts are where the points are. :) VEGAN VERSION 1/2 cup shredded or finely diced red cabbage 1 can water chestnuts (drained and diced) 1/2 a large bell pepper diced 1/4 cup cashews chopped 1/4 cup diced green onion 1/4 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 7 oz extra firm tofu drained, dried and chopped. I like to drizzle with soy sauce and set in the fridge to marinate. 2 TBS Hoisin Sauce Mix everything together but the lettuce in a large bowl.  Divide onto 4 plates with lettuce leaves. Options: Add sesame seeds if you want, but don't forget to track the calories/points 1 tsp is 1 WW point.  CHICKEN VERSION ...

This fresh light spring roll helps me stay on track and in my daily points. The recipe is super easy! I make a bunch and pack them with parchment paper between so I can snack for days or take them for lunch.  Spring Roll Recipe (1-2 points each) Spring Roll Wrappers (1 point each) Broccoli Slaw (0 points) Cole Slaw salad mix (0 points) Grilled or boiled chicken (0 points) R ice vermicelli (optional, 1 point for about .5 oz) Cilantro (this can be left out for those who don't like it) Here you can see my set up at my parent's house. I always roll on a wooden cutting board. If you look closely, you can see I bought pre-cooked chicken strips, and bagged salad. Saved loads of time chopping and cooking. I keep a skillet with hot water to soften the wrappers and set up my ingredients to make it convenient. Working quickly, first precooked vermicelli noodles, then the slaw mixes, and a strip of chicken and one or two cilantro leaves. Try to keep...

I am loving the new FreeStyle options at Weight Watchers!  Poached eggs (0 points) are my new best friend. Especially when they sit on top of a low point English muffin (2 points), avocado (2 points), and tomato (0 points)! For 4 points this is my favorite breakfast when I need something hearty. Vegan Taco Soup (fast method) ZERO points 48 oz Vegetable Broth 1 medium onion diced 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic  1 can black beans (rinse until water runs clear 1 can pinto beans 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can corn 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin salt and pepper to taste Warm the onion on medium-low heat in the bottom of your soup pot with a few tablespoons of broth. Mix in the garlic. Then add all other ingredients until warmed through. That's it! SO EASY! Jiffy Cornbread (no egg or oil) 4 points for 1/9th of a pan 1 box Jiffy mix 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Mix together and bake according to the directi...