Ricotta Cheese Breakfast

Do you ever want something different, yet healthy for breakfast?  This idea comes from the
South Beach Diet; it makes for a satisfying breakfast.  It is also very quick and easy...no cooking experience needed!

Ricotta Cheese Breakfast

1 serving

3/4 c. fat free ricotta cheese

1-2 packets Truvia sweetener

1 t. vanilla extract

fresh berries or other fresh fruit

sprinkle of cinnamon

1 T. Chopped pecans

Mix the ricotta cheese with the sweetener and vanilla, you can mix in the cinnamon if you like, or use it as a topping.  Put fresh fruit atop the mixture, then top with nuts.

Serve immediately.

WW points: 5 per serving

Cold Chinese Noodle and Carrot Salad

As you can see from the faded appearance, this recipe is an old favorite. I haven't really made it for a while, but I remember making it ahead on hot summer days when a trip to the pool was in order.
I would make the salad early in the day, head off to the pool with my daughter and friends for the afternoon...dinner was then a matter of setting the table and pulling my dinner out of the fridge.

WW points: 9 per serving

Market Salad

 

 

 

Market Salad

serves 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/2 c. distilled white vinegar

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. dried oregano

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. broccoli florets

2 c. cauliflower florets

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin short strips

1 16 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 c. shredded fat free mozzarella cheese

In large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Add the vegetables, tossing thoroughly to blend. Add cheese, tossing lightly.

Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

WW points: 6 per serving

recipe courtesy HJ Heinz and Sargento Inc.