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Arroz Con Pollo, Lightened Up. Arroz con pollo, or chicken and rice is the ultimate one dish meal for my family.

Arroz Con Pollo, Lightened Up

So many people ask me about my favorite dishes I make at home for my family, well this is certainly one of them! Turkey Stuffed Peppers. These stuffed peppers are loaded with flavor and make a great dinner with a salad on the side.

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Not all stuffed peppers are cooked in tomato sauce. I used ground lean turkey and rice for a healthy, low point meal. Also great with brown rice. Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk. Chicken, curry spices, potatoes and coconut milk give this dish an aromatic flavor you'll really enjoy.

Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Enjoy this over basmati rice for a complete meal (or great with roti). To make this light I use skinless chicken and I remove all fat. I buy Light Coconut Milk from Trader Joe's, it's is half the points of regular coconut milk. I am starting to see other brands carry it as well. Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Gina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 6 • Size: 1 thigh with sauce and potato • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 160.0 • Fat: 6.3 g • Protein: 15.0 g • Carb: 10.5 g • Fiber: 1.3 g • Sugar: 0.3 g Sodium: 63.9 mg without salt 1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp roasted cumin1-1/2 tsp garam masala2 tsp curry powder1/2 onion, minced5 cloves garlic, minced1 large tomato, chopped2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped1/2 cup light coconut milk3/4 cup water1 large potato, peeled and diced small6 skinless chicken thighskosher salt to tasteAdd oil to a large pan, on medium heat. Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce - 4.6 pts.

Roasted Spaghetti squash topped with a simple-yet-delicious meat sauce simmered with tomatoes, onions, carrots and celery.

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce - 4.6 pts

I originally posted this recipe way back in 2009, before I owned a decent camera and I just had to give this a photo makeover (the photo was so bad I'm surprised anyone made it at all). It's so darn good you won't miss the pasta, and think of all the calories you're saving by making the swap! It's also low-carb, clean, gluten-free and perfect for my paleo followers out there too! The beauty of this dish is you can totally make this family friendly. Mushroom-Shallot Frittata. Lighter Spinach Frittata - 2.85 pts. Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets - 2 ww pts. I love making a batch of these mini egg omelets - they are EASY to make, and I have breakfast ready for the next few days.

Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets - 2 ww pts

I pop them in the microwave for one minute and they taste as good as when I first made them. This is perfect to make ahead for busy weekdays, and they are high in protein, so they fill you up. Enjoy two with a piece of fruit and you have a complete meal. Each omelet is loaded with broccoli and cheese, but you can use any combination of vegetables you like (spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.) I usually like to combine egg whites with whole eggs, but if you rather use egg whites, that is fine too. Some of you may have tried these, they first appeared on Skinnytaste in 2009, but I made them again today and gave them a photo make-over. Ingredients: Spray a standard size non-stick cupcake tin with cooking spray and spoon broccoli mixture evenly into 9 tins.

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, eggs, grated cheese, salt and pepper. Chicken Quesadillas. These chicken quesadillas are a meal in one!

Chicken Quesadillas

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan. This is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant.

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

Traditionally eggplant parmesan is breaded and fried before baking. I made this lighter by roasting the eggplant in the oven instead, using reduced fat mozzarella and fat free ricotta which reduces the fat and calories significantly. Always use a good parmesan or romano cheese like Locatelli or Reggiano any time a recipe calls for grated cheese for the best results. Lighter Eggplant ParmesanGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 8 servings • Time: 60 minutes • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts Calories: 265.3 • Fat: 12.4 g • Protein: 14.1 g • Carb: 35.4 g • Fiber: 4.4 g 1 large eggplant (2 lbs)1 tbsp olive oil12 oz fat free ricotta1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1 medium egg2 cups reduced fat mozzarella (I used Sargento)3 cups homemade tomato saucesalt Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made. Preheat oven to 450°. Cinnamon Apple Crisp. Creamy Grape Dessert.

Warning!

Creamy Grape Dessert

This dessert is highly addictive and hard to stop eating! Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole. Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole, a dish your whole family will enjoy.

Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole

Italian rice balls, otherwise known as Arancini are one of my favorite appetizers, but I usually stay far away because they are deep fried and loaded with fat. If you've never tried them, they are balls of rice stuffed with chopped meat, peas and cheese, then breaded and fried, what's not to love? This lightened up casserole is the genius of my friend Julia from Julia's Healthy Italian. I "skinnified" her recipe a bit to cut the points down, but she takes all the credit for the creativity of turning an otherwise very heavy meal and making it lighter.

The servings are large and very satisfying. This is probably a good weekend recipe to make since it requires some prepping, Julia usually makes double and freezes the second casserole to use later on. Chicken Divan, Lightened Up. Broccoli and chicken in a creamy cheesy sauce, topped with more cheese and breadcrumbs.

Chicken Divan, Lightened Up

Your family will thank you for this! Casseroles are highly requested makeovers, so I will try to publish at least one new casserole a week. Put in your requests here if you have a favorite. Chicken Divan was created in the 1930s at the Divan Parisian Restaurant in Manhattan, and since has become an American classic. While most recipes call for mayonnaise, canned soup, and a lot more fat, this recipe has been significantly lightened up to maintain it's flavor without all the added fat. Turkey Chili Taco Soup. On those rare occasions I don't bring leftovers for lunch at work, I always buy the Turkey Chili Soup from Fresh and Co. Ginas Skinny Recipes. This lightened up cheesy spinach dip is perfect for any gathering. You can double or triple the recipe as needed. My oldest daughter Karina loves this dip.

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Dip. Classic full-fat spinach dip got skinny by using low-fat ingredients and getting most of it's flavor from Parmigiano Reggiano. I love using crudites as low-carb dippers such as raw broccoli, celery or carrots, but I usually serve this with reduced-fat crackers or baked chips for my guests.

A typical serving size for a dip is usually about 2 tablespoons depending how many appetizers are being served, but I calculated this based on a larger portion.