Stuffless Stuffing

I love stuffing. I could eat it every single day. And now I can! Served it tonight to our friends, Kay and Jerry, and it got thumbs up. Kay doesn't like pumpkin, but couldn't even tell there was a whole can in the casserole.

I didn't have zucchini so I added extra onion and celery.

Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad

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Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad

From

Jennifer Pierce Health Website

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Dressing
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
ZEST of one lemon
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 tsp shallot, finely minced
1 small clove garlic, finely minced
1/8 tsp kosher salt
Pinch black pepper
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil (I used Walden Farms Honey Mustard for 0 points)
I added 1/4 cup honey

Salad
3 c thinly sliced kale (approx 1/2 a bunch)
1 lb Brussels sprouts, finely shredded using a mandolin or sharp knife
2 cups shredded zucchini
3-4 slices turkey bacon, baked and chopped (I used Al Fresco Chicken Bacon)
1/4 c roasted almonds, chopped (I didn't roast)
1/2 c Pecorino cheese, finely grated
I added 1 cup blueberries

I mixed the dressing and stored in refrigerator. I like to add at the last minute.

Add everything for the salad but the dressing and the almonds. Store in refrigerator.

Just before serving add the dressing and almonds to the salad. This salad serves 6 generous portions - 1 Smart Point.

Thanksgiving Dinner Test

I tested my Thanksgiving dinner. We had four friends over and I forgot to take pictures! But it was delicious.

My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. I got it down to 2 pts for 3/4 cup and everyone loved it.

My secret was half of the bread was actually Kodiak pancakes. When I made the pancakes I added onins, celery, sage.  To the cut u pancakes added 3 cups of vegetables diced small to bulk it up (recipe follow). The pumpkin tarts is in the recipes in Weight Watchers online. The potatoes are boiled potatoes crushed drizzled with a bit of olive oil and baked at 350 until crispy. Squash was 2 pts because I added butter - worth it!

Thanksgiving Dinner

Turkey 4 oz.              0 pt
Stuffing 3/4 cup.       2 pt
Squash 1/2 cup.        2 pt
Potatoes 3/4 cup.      3 pt
Gravy 2 TBS.             2 pt
Salad.                         0 pt
Pumpkin Tarts 2.     2 pt
Wine 5 oz.                 4 pt

15 pts including dessert and 1 glass of wine.

Stuffing

1 cup onion diced small
1 cup celery diced small
1 cup zucchini peeled and diced small
2 egg whites or 1/2 cup Egg beaters
1/2 cup chicken broth
10 slices 1 pt bread sprayed with butter spray (up to 30 sprays divided among the bread)
3/4 cup Kodiak pancake mix with enough water to make pancakes.

Salt, pepper, sage, Mrs. Dash

Make 8 small pancakes let cool while dicing veggies. Spray bread with butter spray. Cut bread and pancakes into small cubes.

Combine all ingredients. Season. Bake in 350 for 1 hr. Each serving 3/4 cup - serves 8 - 2 smart points per serving.

Squash
Bake 4 medium squash
Remove seeds and skin
1/4 cup butter
Salt, pepper, Chile Lime seasoning

Serving 1/2 cup - serves 12 - 2 smart points