Chicken, Vegetable, Orzo Soup

This is my version of a Weight Watchers recipe I found.  I altered it a little because the original had some flavors I don't personally care for. However, at the end of this I will post what I left out so that you all can try it either way.  This recipe will make approximately 8 servings. I placed them in individual containers and stuck them in the freezer for future meals. This soup is quite delicious! 

Here's what you need:
8 Cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp pepper
4 medium uncooked carrots cut up
1 Cup uncooked Orzo
2 Cups chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast

How you do it:
In a large pot combine chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. 

Add carrots and orzo and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered until orzo and veggies are tender (aprox 8-10min)

Stir in Chicken and cook until heated through. 

Serving size is approximately 1 1/4 cups.  

Hope you all enjoy. Remember to come back and tell us what you think in the comments.  Below are the ingredients that were left out that you can try. 

Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 4pts per serving

** The ingredients left out of this recipe are:

1 medium uncooked fennel bulb thinly sliced or chopped - this is to be added with the carrots and orzo. 

1/4 cup lemon juice - to be stirred in at very end

3 Tbsp Dill, fresh, chopped - to be stirred in at very end 

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

I know I have already posted breakfast burritos early on in this blog but I wanted to post another option for those of you who are not meat eaters.  One morning while in a rush, I didn't have the time to cook up any meat to toss in my scramble so I decided to try a burrito with a new twist! I added black beans. YUM!!!!

Here's what you need:
2 Mission carb balance whole wheat tortillas
1 tbsp refried black beans (heated)
3 egg whites
1 serving (28g) fat free cheddar cheese
1 tbsp picante sauce

Here's what you do:
First in a bowl separate egg whites from yolk. Discard yolks and pour egg whites into a small skillet. 

Next, add cheese to eggs and cook until no longer runny. 

Meanwhile, in a small microwave safe container heat black beans for approximately 15 seconds. Then spread the black beans on the tortillas. Half in each. 

Once the eggs have finished cooking and the tortillas have black beans added, put half of the egg /cheese mixture on each tortilla. Add half the picante sauce to each tortilla and roll them up and enjoy!

These burritos can be made in bulk and wrapped in foil then placed in freezer bags and frozen.  Reheat for 2 minutes in the microwave and serve.  Hope you enjoy! Remember to come back and comment and let us know what you thought about them! Enjoy!

Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 5pts for 2 burritos. 

Peanut Butter Roll Up

These are quite possibly my favorite things to have for breakfast when I'm in a rush and don't have time to make something else.  I get my protein in and it takes great! You can add a banana either wrapped up in the tortilla or on the side for a quick, healthy and delicious breakfast.  I personally prefer the banana on the side because the texture with the tortilla is just off for me. Anyway, this is seriously the easiest thing to just throw together. 

Here's what you need:
1 Mission carb balance whole wheat tortilla
1Tbsp natural peanut butter.

Here's how you do it:

First spread 1tbsp of natural peanut butter on your tortilla. I use peanut butter that I grind myself in the bulk section of my local grocer. My local Kroger happens to have a section like this. 

Next, roll the tortilla up and enjoy. 

Like I said, it's the easiest and fastest thing I think I've ever posted lol.  I really do enjoy having one for breakfast on the go.  Hope you enjoy!  Make sure to come back and comment and tell everyone what you think. 

Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 6 for one roll up.