Melissa's Recipes

Southwestern Surprise

2010-01-17T11:52:00.001-08:00

Southwestern Surprise (4-5 points per cup depending on meat type and amount)

2 pounds (or 1 if you don't want it super meaty!) of ground meat (browned 3 cans diced tomatoes
1 can of diced italian style tomatoes (I buy the kind with basil and garlic)
2 cans pinto beans washed and drained
2 cans black beans washed and drained
2 cans (short cans) of Niblet corn
1 taco seasoning packet
1 ranch dressing packet
onion (optional)
Combine and cook on low for 30 minutes on the stove or up to 8 hours in a crock pot on low.
This recipe is around 4-5 points per serving depending on the meat content. It's awesome with Baked Tostito scoops!

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

2010-01-17T11:50:00.001-08:00

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup (18 servings, 3 points each)

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion
4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup masa harina (I think that's just Mexican flour)
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 lb skinless chicken breast, cooked
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup canned enchilada sauce
16 oz Light Velveeta cubed
1 tsp chili powder

Add oil to a large pot over med heat. Add chicken to pot and brown for 4-5 min per side. Set chicken aside. Add onions and garlic to pot and saute over med heat for about 2 minutes with Pam, or until onions become translucent. Add chicken broth. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and wisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic, and broth. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese, and spices to pot and bring to a boil. Shred the chicken into bite size pieces and add to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

2010-01-17T11:49:00.001-08:00

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies (25 cookies - 1 point each)

2 1/3 cups low fat fudge brownie mix (betty crocker)

3 Tbsp natural chunky peanut butter

2 Tbsp 1 percent milk

2 Tbsp egg substitute

2 Tbsp lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Combine all ingredients except peanuts and spoon onto cookie sheet. Add chopped nuts and press into cookies. These don't spread much, so they can be grouped close together. Bake at 375 for appox. 9 minutes or until they puff up. They don't look totally done when they are ready. They are awesome!!

Bean Chili

2010-01-17T11:37:00.001-08:00

Bean Chili - 12 servings / 2 pts per serving

1/2 onion diced
1/2 bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves diced
28 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
2 cans of pintos or black beans or white beans drained (16 oz cans) - I did 3 cans
6-8 seconds chili powder
6 seconds black pepper, Tony's seasoning, cumin, and parsley
4 seconds Worchesterchire sauce
2 pinches sugar
Tabasco

Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a little olive oil. Then add remaining ingredients and bring to a slow boil. Simmer and enjoy!
*seconds-When we asked the person who gave us this recipe his answer was that he shakes the container for that many seconds. lol

Great recipe though. I love it. Low in points and very filling. I didn't add Tabasco or parsley b/c I didn't have them. This goes great with Tostitos scoops!