Need Appetizer suggestions for 4th of July

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry I just realized you said appetizers!!!!

[Guest guest]

I'm going to two parties this weekend (Friday and Sunday) and would like to

bring some sort of appetizer that is WW friendly so I can partake more than a

bite. Someone else is bringing a veggie tray, which is good as well.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance

[Guest guest]

An old favorite of my family is the simple vegi's that have been marinated

in fat free Zesty Italian Salad dressing. You make the tray really pretty

by utilizing vegetable colors like cherry tomato's (red), celery (light

green), and so on. I use mushroom caps, carrots, green peppers, red peppers

and lightly cover them in the dressing, put toothpicks either in them or on

the side to make it easier. If I'm really bored or trying to make an

impression, I make fun designs with the vegi's, like a bunch of red cherry

tomato's with black olives, and green peppers and celery lining the bottom

can look like a watermelon.

good luck.

Need Appetizer suggestions for 4th of

July

I'm going to two parties this weekend (Friday and Sunday) and would like

to bring some sort of appetizer that is WW friendly so I can partake more

than a bite. Someone else is bringing a veggie tray, which is good as well.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance

[Guest guest]

Here are some recipes. Just grab some chips (tortilla and pita) and take along

the dips.

Maureen

Layered Taco Spread on a Diet

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers Munchies

Sauces And Dips

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 can nonfat refried beans

1/2 cup picante sauce

3/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese

8 ounces fat-free cream cheese

1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium onion -- chopped

1 medium tomato -- seeded and chopped

1/2 cup green onion -- sliced

1. Stir together beans and picante sauce. Spread evenly into serving dish.

2. Sprinkle half of the cheese over beans.

3. In small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic

powder. Spread over cheese.

4. Sprinkle with tomatoes, onions, green onions and cheese.

5. Chill for 4 hours.

Calories: 67.4

Fat Grams: 1.4

Fiber Grams: 1.2

W/W Points: 1

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Guacamole

Recipe By : Weight Watchers Quick and Easy Menu Cookbook

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces And Dips

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 ounces avocado -- cut in quarters

2 tablespoons tomato -- seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon onion -- diced

1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon lime juice -- no sugar added

1/2 teaspoon fresh cilantro -- minced

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce -- optional

1. In blender combine all ingredients and process until smooth.

2. Transfer to a small bowl (not aluminum); cover with plastic wrap and

refrigerate until flavors are blended; at least 30 minutes.

Calories: 40

Fat grams: 3.2

Fiber grams: 0.7

W/W Points: 1

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Quick Salsa

3/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (such as Rotel)

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, undrained (such

as Rotel)

1 garlic clove

Place all the ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Serve the

salsa with low-fat tortilla chips.

Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

NUTRITION PER SERVING

CALORIES 17 (0.0% from fat); FAT 0.0g (sat 0.0g, mono 0.0g, poly 0.0g);

PROTEIN 0.2g; CARB 2.8g; FIBER 0.3g; CHOL 0.0mg; IRON 0.2mg; SODIUM 200mg;

CALC 6mg;

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Creamy Hummus

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)

6 garlic cloves, peeled

6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Add juice

and remaining ingredients; process until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.

Yield: 4 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

NUTRITION PER SERVING

CALORIES 34 (40% from fat); FAT 1.5g (sat 0.2g, mono 0.6g, poly 0.6g);

PROTEIN 1.2g; CARB 4.3g; FIBER 0.9g; CHOL 0.0mg; IRON 0.3mg; SODIUM 69mg;

CALC 8mg;

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Need Appetizer suggestions for 4th of

July

I'm going to two parties this weekend (Friday and Sunday) and would like

to bring some sort of appetizer that is WW friendly so I can partake more

than a bite. Someone else is bringing a veggie tray, which is good as well.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance

[Guest guest]

Is there a recipe for these Brownies & if so, would someone be kind enough to

share them?

Thanks,

Sharon

Re: Need Appetizer suggestions for 4th of

July

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What about one point brownies? I love them and i bet even people who aren't

watching their weight will eat them as well!!

-Jeannine

[Guest guest]

Maureen! Thanks for those recipe's. They look absolutely delicious! And

just in time for the 4th of July.