First, how are we loving the new spring layout made by yours truly? It's quite springy if I do say so myself.
So let's get things started with tonight's recipe. Fitting with Ma's new bestie in her head (as Mrs. Wendy Williams would say) Hungry Girl she has picked a recipe out of Lisa Lillian's cookbook 200 under 200 (which you can find in any store that sells books). It's the pairing of 2 familiar things into making one ridiculously fabulous meal. Oh, and did I mention it's a healthy friendly meal?? Yeah, such things should be illegal but we'll take it.
Here's what you'll need:
HG Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Ingredients:
*1 large La Tortilla Factory Smart and Delicious low carb/high fiber tortilla
*1 Boca Original meatless burger, thawed
*1 slice fat-free American cheese, chopped
*1 Tb. chopped onion
*1 Tb. chopped pickles
*Optional ingredients: salt, pepper, garlic powder Optional topping: ketchup
DIRECTIONS:
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
*Cut burger into small bite-sized pieces. Bring a pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add onion and burger pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is soft. Season mixture to taste with optional ingredients, if you like. *Spray a medium-large baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray. Lay tortilla flat on the sheet and top evenly with the cheese pieces. Bake in the oven for about 2 minutes, until cheese has melted slightly. Leave oven on. Spread burger mixture over one half of the tortilla. Top with pickles and fold tortilla in half, pressing down lightly with a spatula to seal.
*Bake in the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes, until tortilla edges are slightly brown. Remove from oven and cut into triangles. Top or serve with ketchup, if you like.
WW Points: *5 per serving
Okie, yeah these are A-MAZING! We've done a recipe in the past for the blog and it was hamburger tacos. Those weren't as big as a success as this recipe was. I think it's because this recipe had more elements of an actual burger. I'd say this is a keeper!
Tid Bits:
*Not a fan of the boca meatless burgers? Just adjust the points and swap the meatless burgers with 97% lean ground beef.
*If you can't find Boca burgers we used the Morning Star crumbles which is just as good.
Ma's Spot: As I said before I really enjoy Hungry Girl's recipes. I bought another of her books this week (200 under 200) and this recipe was featured in it. Let me tell you it was fantastic! It was one of the simplist recipes I have ever made. It was so easy to make and so quick to prepare. We made 12 of these in 30 minutes. I also have to say I love the morning star crumbles. I would rather eat these any day of the week then regular meat. So I encourage you to try these. Easy to make and low in calories. Trust me on this one when you make it you'll love it.
*SNACK CORNER:* It's time for snack corner! Where we take new snacks in the grocery store and break it down for you. We tell you which are hot and which are not. Let's get to this week's pick:
WW Points: Peanut Butter and Banana = * 6 points per serving and Raspberry Fudge Chunk = * 5 points per serving
Dinah: Tonight we bring you the latest venture of those loveable ice cream fellas Ben & Jerry. They've come out with a healthier version of their sweet ice cold treats so Ma and I decided to give these a shot. So we have the Ben and Jerry's Greek frozen yogurts Peanut Butter and Banana and Raspberry Fudge Chunk. Okie, while I have been known to scarf down a pint or two in my day I have to skip these on my next shopping trip. Don't get me wrong, I love love love Ben and Jerry's but I myself am not a fan of greek yogurt at all, never have been. Sure, when it's mixed into a recipe that's fine but just plain or frozen on it's own and you will see my nose turn up at it. With that said I wouldn't abandon the idea of getting these at all because minus the greek yogurt aspect I thought the flavor of the Raspberry Fudge Chunk (I wasn't able to participate in the tasting of the other because as you guys know I am allergic to peanuts) was really delicious. Too bad that greek yogurt was in the way, it could've been a nice love affair. *SIGH*
Ma: First of all I love Ben and Jerry's and second I love yogurt. I have to say greek yogurt is completely different than regular yogurt. The texture and taste are both different. I only eat greek yogurt if I have something to go with it such as granola. I do love it in recipes though. Now I found out that I do love it in ice cream. I think this ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. If you don't like yogurt (such as Dinah) then these aren't for you. The greek yogurt upstages the other flavors in the ice cream. So if you like yogurt then by all means go pick these up. It's the best yogurt ice cream I've ever had. If you don't like yogurt then steer clear of these.
That's all for tonight kiddies but we'll see you here next week for my next pick and I swear it'll be something that won't be too outrageous nor will it require us having to refridgerate overnight and cause the blog to be delayed for 2 days....but HEY who's counting? Actually next week we're breaking out the grill. It's not too be missed. Have a great week guys!
Spoons & Spatula's ~Dinah & Ma
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