WeightWatchers2015NewPointsPlusPlan
TheAbsolutelyMostDeliciousMiddleEasternRecipesCookbook
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JanelleJohannson
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WeightWatchersNewPointsPlusPlan
TheAbsolutelyMostDelicious
MiddleEasternRecipesCookbook
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TableofContents
NewRecipeFor2015!
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CucumberSauce
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Fattoush
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KoftaKebab
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PomegranateStew
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Tabbouleh
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ArabianKhoubzAraby(Bread)
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ArabianTaratoor(SesameSauce)
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ArabianHummusbiTabina(ColdChickpeaAndGarlicPuree)
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ArabianTabbouleh(CrushedWheatTomatoMintAndParsleySalad)
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ArabianBabaGhannooj(ColdEggplantPureeWithLemonJuice)
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ArabianKousaMahshi(StuffedSquashWithTomatoSauce)
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EgyptianCouscousWithLamb
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EgyptianGreenHerbSoup
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EgyptianKammooniyya(BakedFishWithTomatoesAndRice
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EgyptianKebabs
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EgyptianMihallabiyya(ColdRiceFlourDessert
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PersianBaghaliPolo(RiceWithLimaBeans)
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PersianBarberryRice
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PersianChelo(SteamedRice)
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PersianDizi(BakesLambChickpeaCasserole)
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PersianKebobKoobidah
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PersianKebabeMorgh(BroiledSkewedChicken)
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TurkishArnavutCigeri(Lamb’sLiver)
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TurkishCerkezTavugu(ChickenWithWalnutSauce)
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TurkishImamBayildi(Eggplant)
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TurkishKadinBudu(Meatballs)
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TurkishKeskul(AlmondAndRiceFlourCustard)
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ArabianKhoubzAraby(Bread)
21/2CupsLukeWarmWater,OrMore
2PackagesActiveDryYeast
DashSugar
8CupsFlour,All-Purpose
2TeaspoonsSalt
4TablespoonsExtraVirginOliveOil
1CupCornmeal
Addtheyeastandsugarto1/4cupofthewarmwater.Letrestfor2minutesandstirwelltodissolvetheyeastcompletely. Put inawarmplaceandlet itdoubleinsize. Sift theflourandsalttogetherinalargebowl.Makeawellinthecenteroftheflourandpourintheyeastmixture,oliveoil,and2cupsofwarmwater.Stirtomixuntilwellblendedoruseyourdoughhook. Addmorewaterasneededtomakeadoughthatyoucanhandleandformintoaball.Placethedoughonaflouredsurfaceandkneadfor20minutes.Pourthe dough into a lightly oiled large bowl and cover. Let stand in a warm place untildoubledinsize.Whenthedoughhasdoubled,punchdownanddivideinto8pieces.Rollouteachpiecetoa21/2-inchdiameter. Cover thedoughandletstandfor30minutes.Preheatyourovento500degreesandsprinkle2largebakingsheetswith1/2cupofthecornmeal.Roll4piecesofthedoughinto8-inchdiameterand1/8-inchthick.Placethedoughonyourpreparedbakingsheetsabout2-3-inchesapart.Coverandletrestfor30minutes.Bakethebreadonyourlowestrackfor5minutes.Putthebreaduptoarack,about3-4-incheshigher,andbakeuntilthebreadispuffedandbrown.Continuebakingtheother4piecesofdoughinlikemanner.Removefromheatandwraptightlyinfoil.Letrestfor10minutesandenjoy.
Each1OunceServingis2WeightWatchersPointsPlus
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ArabianTaratoor(SesameSauce)
3MincedGarlicCloves
1CupTahinaPaste,GroundSesameSeeds
3/4-1CupWater,Cold
1/2CupsFreshLemonJuice
1TeaspoonSalt
MashthegarlictoapasteinacoldbowlandstirintheTahinapaste.Usingawirewhisk,startbeatingin1/2cupofthecoldwater,lemonjuice,andsalt.Keepwhiskingandbeatin
1/2 cup of more water, a little at the time until the sauce has a consistency of thickmayonnaiseoruntilitholdsitsshapeinaspoon.
EachTablespoonis1WeightWatchersPointsPlus
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ArabianHummusbiTabina(ColdChickpeaAndGarlicPuree)
2CupsCannedDrainedChickpeas(GarbanzoBeans)Plus1/2-1CupColdWater
2TeaspoonsSalt
3MincedGarlicCloves
4TablespoonsFreshLemonJuice
1CupTaratoorSauce*
Mashthegarlictoapasteina4-cupbowlandaddthepeasand1/2cupofwater;mashwelltoformatoasmoothpuree.Usingawhisk,beatinthelemonjuicealittleatatime.WhiskintheTaratoorinathinstreamandbeatuntilthemixtureissmooth.Iftoothick,beat in more water until the consistency is right. Hummus should be thin enough tospreadeasily.Servewithasmallamountofoliveoilaroundtheedgesofthebowl.
MakesSeven4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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ArabianTabbouleh(CrushedWheatTomatoMintAndParsleySalad)
3/4CupFineBurghal,CrushedWheat
3RipeTomatoes,ChoppedFinely
1CupFreshParsley,ChoppedFinely
1CupOnions,ChoppedFinely
1/3CupFreshLemonJuice
2TeaspoonsSalt
3TablespoonsCupExtraVirginOliveOil
2TablespoonsFreshFinelyCutMint
Soak theBurghal in enough coldwater to cover it for 10minutes. Drain theBurghalreallywell,squeezingoutalltheliquid.AddtheBurghaltoalargeservingbowl.Addthe
tomatoes,parsley,onion,lemonjuice,andsalt.Tossgentlytomix.Justbeforeserving,addtheoliveoilandmintandstirgentlytomix.
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ArabianBabaGhannooj(ColdEggplantPureeWithLemonJuice)
1PoundEggplant,Roasted
4TablespoonsFreshLemonJuice
2TablespoonsTaratoorSauce*
2MincedGarlicCloves
1TeaspoonSalt
1TablespoonExtraVirginOliveOil
1/4CupGratedOnions
1TablespoonsFinelyChoppedParsley
Peel the roasted eggplant and chop it finely. Mash the pulp into a puree. Beat in thelemonjuice,Taratoor,garlic,andsalt.Toserve,moundthepureeonaservingplateandtopwiththeoliveoil,onions,andparsley.
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ArabianKousaMahshi(StuffedSquashWithTomatoSauce)
21/2CupsCannedTomatoes,ChoppedDrained
1CupOnions,ChoppedFine
21/2CupsWater
2TeaspoonsButter,Melted
SaltAndPepperToTaste
6MediumYellowNeckSquash
2TeaspoonsSalt
1TeaspoonDriedMint
2QuartsWater
1PoundLeanGroundLamb
2/3CupWhiteRice
1TeaspoonSalt
NutmegToTaste]
1/2TeaspoonAllspice
BlackPepperToTaste
Tomakethesauce,combinethetomatoes,onions,butter,andwaterinalargecasserole.Bringtoaboil,lowerheatandcookandstirfor20minutes.Setaside.Cutthestemendsoffthesquashandremoveallthepulpfromthesquashleavingashellofabout1/8-inch.Youcanuseanapplecorerforthistask.Placethe2quartsofwaterinalargebowlalongwiththemintandsalt.Asyoucorethesquash,placetheminthewater.Letthesquashsoak for 5-10minutes. Tomake the stuffing, combine the lamb, rice, salt, spices, andpeppertotasteinalargebowlandbeatvigorouslyuntilthemixtureissmoothandfluffy.Spoonthestuffingintothesquashshellsandpackwell.Placethestuffedsquashintothetomatosauce,layingthemflat.Bringtoaboiloverhighheat,lowertheheattolowandsimmerfor30minutescovered.
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EgyptianCouscousWithLamb
3TablespoonsOliveOil
1LargeSweetOnion,Chopped
3GarlicCloves,Chopped
1CupFinelyChoppedCelery
1TeaspoonGroundCumin
16OuncesLambLoin,TrimmedCutIntoCubes
SaltAndPepperToTaste
4CupsCouscous
4CupsChickenBroth
2TablespoonsFreshLemonJuice
1TeaspoonFreshChoppedMint
Heattheoliveoiluntilitsizzlesandaddtheonion,garlic,celeryandcumin.Cookuntil
soft.Seasonthelambandaddtotheonionmixture.Brownthemeatallover,lowertheheatandbraisejustuntilthelambisasdoneasyoulike.Topreparethecouscous,heatthe4cupsofwateruntilboiling;addthelemonjuiceandmint. Boilforafewsecondsandaddthecouscous.Removeformtheheat,coverandletstandfor5minutes.Takeaforkand fluff up the couscous gently to breakup the pasta. Gently layer the couscous in aheatedplatter. Place1cupofcouscousonaplateandoneservingof thelamboverthepastathathasbeendividedevenlyinto4equalservings.
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EgyptianGreenHerbSoup
1QuartChickenStock
1CupDriedMilookbiyya,CleanedAndCrumbled
1TablespoonTomatoPaste
SaltAndPepperToTaste
2TeaspoonsCilantro,Ground
2TablespoonsButter
2TeaspoonsOliveOil
Bring the stock toboil over highheat in a heavy soupkettle. Stir in theMilookbiyya,tomato paste and season to taste. Lower the heat and continue cooking until theMilookbiyyahasdissolvedandthesoupisthick.Mashthegarlicandcilantrotoapaste.Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan overmedium heat. When the foam stops add themashedmixturewiththeoliveoilandstirconstantly.Cookuntilthegarlicislightbrown.Addallthismixturetothesoupandsimmerfor2-3minutes.Servefromaheatedtureenimmediatelywithriceandchicken.
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EgyptianKammooniyya(BakedFishWithTomatoesAndRice)
2TablespoonsOil
2TeaspoonsButter
2LargeOnions,Sliced1/4-InchThick
3GarlicCloves,SlicedPaperThin
1TeaspoonGroundCumin
1CupChoppedFineCelery
1/2CupCannedPureedTomatoes
1CupWater
SaltAndPepperToTaste
4(3Ounce)CodFishFillets
1Tomato,Diced
LemonJuice
4CupsCookedRice
Preheatyouroven to350andbutter a shallowbakingdish. Tomake the sauce, heat alarge skillet and add the oil. Stir in the onions, garlic, and cumin. Cook until soft.Transfertheonionsmixturetoaplate. Inthesamepanstir intheceleryandcookuntilsoft. Add theonionsback in thepanwith the tomatopuree,waterandseason to taste.Stir-frybrisklyuntil themixturehas reduced toa thick sauce. Removeand set a side.Seasonthefishandlaysidebysideinthebakingdish.Pourthesaucecompletelyoverthefish.Coverthesaucewiththetomatoandsprinklealittlelemonjuiceoverthetop;seasonagaintotaste.Bakeintheovencoveredfor20minutes.Uncoverandbakeforabout15minutesoruntilthesauceisbubblingandthetomatoesarebrowned.Servewiththericeandenjoy.
MakesFour4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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EgyptianKebabs
SaltToTaste
BlackPepperToTaste
1/4TeaspoonTurmeric
1TeaspoonYellowPreparedMustard
1/2TeaspoonCuminPowderOrToTaste
1TeaspoonGroundCardamom
2TeaspoonsGroundCoriander
1TeaspoonMintLeaves,Crushed
2TablespoonsFreshLemonJuice
1TeaspoonWhiteVinegar
24OuncesSirloin,TrimmedCutInto1-InchCubes
1RedBellPepper,SeededCutIntoSquares
1GreenBellPepper,SeededCutIntoSquares
1YellowBellPepper,SeededCutIntoSquares
3SmallZucchini,Sliced
1SweetRedOnion,SlicedInThickRings
Placeall theingredientsintoalargeziplocbagandshaketocoatwell. Letstandfor1hourormore.Fireupyourgrill.Drainalltheingredientsfromtheziplocbagwell.Startthreading6skewersevenlywiththemarinatedingredients.Using6skewers,threadeachskewerwith 4 ounces of beef and continuemixing alternatelywith the vegetableswitheven amounts of each. Grill over medium high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning andbastingwiththemarinadeoftenoruntilthekebabsareasdoneasyouprefer.
MakesSix4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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Serveeachservingwith1Cupfatfreeplainyogurtfor1servingof3additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!
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EgyptianMihallabiyya(ColdRiceFlourDessert)
1/2CupRiceFlour
4CupsColdMilk,FatFree
1TeaspoonVanilla
1TeaspoonsGroundCinnamon
1/4CupDriedCurrants
1OuncePistachios,ChoppedFine
Mixthericeflourin1cupofcoldmilktodissolve.Pourthe3cupsofmilkandsugarinaheavy saucepan and bring to a quick boil over high heat. Stir just until the sugardissolves.Reducetheheattolowandstirinthericeflourmixture.Stirconstantlyuntilthe mixture thickens. Stir into dessert bowls and sprinkle with equal amounts of thecinnamon,currants,andpistachios.Coolandchillforabout2hours.
MakesFour6WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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PersianBaghaliPolo(RiceWithLimaBeans)
1LargeBagFordHookFrozenLimaBeans
3CupsBasmatiRice,Rinsed5TimesInFreshWaterAndSoakedFor2Hours
1CupDriedDillWeed
8TablespoonsButter
2WhitePotatoes,SlicedThinIn1/4-InchSlices
Salt
1/2TeaspoonCinnamon
1/2TeaspoonGroundSaffron,SoakedIn1TablespoonWarmWater
Soakthericeinalargebowlfilledwithwaterand1tablespoonofsaltfor2hours;drainwell. Placea largeheavypotoverhighheatwithenoughsaltedwater tocover thericeand beans, and bring to a boil. Add the rice and the frozen lima beans. Boil for 6minutes.Drainthebeansandricewell.Add4tablespoonsofbuttertothebottomoftheheavypotandletmeltmovingthebutteraroundtocoatthecompletebottom.Layerthepotatoslicesinthebutterevenly.Saltthepotatoes.Addalayerofriceandbeansoverthepotatoesandthenaddalayerofdillevenlyoverthericeandpotatolayer. Repeattheselayers3moretimesmakingapyramidofthericemixtureasyoulayer.Atthetopofthepyramidsprinkle1/2 teaspoonof thecinnamonand1/2 teaspoonof the saffronon top.Melttherestofthebutterandpouroverthetopofthecinnamonandsaffron.Coverthepotwithpapertowelsoracleankitchentowelandsealthelidtightly.Cookonmed/lowheatfor50minutes.Toserve,scoopoutthetopcinnamonandsaffronriceandsetaside.Add the rest of the rice mixture to a large heated platter. Circle the platter with thebrownedpotatolayerfromthebottomofthepot.Addthereservedcinnamonandsaffronricetothetop.Servewithfreshlemonandsumac.Enjoy!
MakesSix12WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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PersianBarberryRice
1Onion,Chopped
15OuncesBarberries
1TablespoonButter
1/2CupChoppedOnion,Fine
1TeaspoonCumin
2TablespoonsSugar
2CupsBasmatiRice
6CupsBoilingWater
1TeaspoonSaffron,Ground
Topreparethebarberries,spreadoutinaplateandremoveanystemsorgravelandrinsethe barberries through several waters; soak in a colander immerged over water for 20minutes. Drain, rinseagainacoupleof timesandsetaside. Toprepare therice,washthrough5cleanwaterrinses;placeinalargebowlfilledwithenoughwatertocoverthericeand1-2tablespoonsofsaltfor2hoursorovernight;drainwell.Cookthebarberrieswiththeonion,butterandcuminovenlowheatfor1minute;becarefulasbarberriesburnquickly.Addthesugar,mixwellandsetaside.Placealargeheavypotoverhighheatandaddthe6cupsofwater;bringtoarollingboil.Addthericeinastreamsothewaterwillkeepboiling.Boiluncoveredfor8minutes.Drainandrinsethericeinwarmwaterwell.Reserveonecupoftheboilingliquid. Add1tablespoonsofbutter tothebottomoftheheavypotandletmeltmovingthebutteraroundtocoatthecompletebottom.Pourintherice.Covertightlyandcookforabout45-50minutes.Toserve,placethericeonahugericeplateformingapyramid.Combinethe1cupreservedboilingwaterwiththesaffronandstirtodissolve.Remove2ladlesofthericeandplaceinasmallbowl.Mixthisricewiththesaffronwell. Sprinkle thisricebackontopof therice,coveringthewholetoplayerof therice. Decorate thericewith thecookedbarberriesandanydesignyou like,spreadingaroundthericemoundwell.
MakesTen7WeightWatchersPointsPlusServing
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Sprinkle1ouncePistachioson topofyour rice to each serving for5 additionalWeightWatchersPointsPlus!
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PersianChelo(SteamedRice)
2CupBasmatiRice,CleanedWashed In5RinsesSoakedFor2Hours InSaltedWaterDrainedWell
Salt
7CupsWater
4TablespoonsButter,Melted
4TeaspoonsButter,Melted
4RawEggYolks
FreshlyGroundBlackPepper
Sumac
Add6cupsofwatertoaheavypotwithatightfittinglid.Addthericeandboilbrisklyfor 8minutes. Drainwell. Add the butter to 1 cupofwarmwater andplace it in theheavysaucepan. Add theparboiledrice,makingapyramidasyouadd therice. Covertightly and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until all the water has beenabsorbed. To serve,place1cupof riceonaplate andmakea small indentation in thecenteroftherice.Place1eggyolkinthecenteroftherice,add1teaspoonmeltedbutterandsprinklewithsomesalt,freshblackpepperandsumac.
MakesFour10WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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PersianDizi(BakedLambChickpeaCasserole)
2CupsCookedChickpeas
1CupDriedFavaBeans
32OuncesLegOfLamb,TrimmedCutInto2-InchCubes
1PoundLambBones,CutInto1-InchPieces
2Onions,Quartered
1QuartWater
1TablespoonSalt
FreshlyGroundBlackPepper
1Tomato,Chopped
2TablespoonsFreshLemonJuice
1/2TeaspoonTurmeric
1/4CupChoppedFineOnions
Inaheavy4-quartsaucepanbring1quartofwatertoaboil.Addthefavabeansandboilfor2minutes.Turnofftheheatandletstandfor1hour.Drainthebeansandsetaside.Putthelambandlambbonesinaheavy4-quartcasserole.Addtheonions,chickpeas,andbeans.Pourin1quartoffreshwater,addsaltandpepper;bringtoaquickboilandskimoffanyfoamthatarisestothesurface. Reducetheheat tolow,coverandsimmerfor1hour.Addthetomato,lemonjuice,andturmeric.Coveragainandsimmerfor11/2hours
oruntilthebeansaredone.Addmorewaterifneededduringthecookingtimesothattheingredientsarecoveredinliquidatalltimes.Removethebonesandplacethelambonhotplatter. Strain the broth into a colorful tureen and place the beans and chickpeas in abowl.Mashthebeansandchickpeastogetheruntiltheyarepureed.Addtheonionsandspreadthepureeintoadeepplatter.Placethelamboverthepureeandservethebrothinheatedbowls.
MakesEight8WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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PersianKebobKoobidah
30OuncesGroundHamburger,95%Lean5%Fat
2MediumOnions,GratedFine,Don’tChopGrateSqueezeOutExtraMoister
1Egg,BeatenSlightly
Salt,Pepper,SumacAndTurmericToTaste
2LargeTomatoes,CutIntoQuarters
2Onions,CutIntoQuarters
Heat up your boiler. Combine all the ingredients except the tomatoes and onions;mixwell.Rollinto4sausagerollsevenly.PlacetheKebobsevenlyonalargebakingsheet.Arrange the tomatoes and onions around theKebobs. Broil on both sides about 15-20minutes or until the meat is as done as you like. Serve with rice, sumac, and lemonwedges
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PersianKebabeMorgh(BroiledSkeweredChicken)
1CupFreshGratedOnion
1/2CupFreshLemonJuice
2TeaspoonsSalt
4ChickenBreasts,5OuncesEachCutInHalfNoSkinNoBone
4TablespoonsButter,Melted
DashGroundSaffron,DissolvedIn1TablespoonWarmWater
2Tomatoes,Sliced
2Onions,Sliced
Tomakethemarinade,combinetheonion,lemonjuice,andsaltinaglassbowl.Placethechickenbreast in themarinadeandcoatwell. Coverandmarinatefor2hours. Fireupyourgrill. Addthesaffronandbuttertothemarinade.Placethebreastonskewersandbrush with the marinade. Grill on both sides for 15-20 minutes or until the chickenreachesthetemperatureyoulike,bastingoften.Placethetomatoesandonionsonthegrillatthesametimetocook,andservewiththechicken.
MakesFour8WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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Serveeachservingwith1CupWhiteCookedRicefor1servingof5additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!
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TurkishArnavutCigeri(Lamb’sLiver)
2Onions,SlicedIntoRings1/8-InchThick
1/2CupFinelyChoppedParsley
CrushedHotPepperFlakesToTaste
1PoundLamb’sLiver,CutInto1/2-InchPieces
1/4CupRakiOrPernod
4TablespoonsFlour
2TablespoonsExtraVirginOliveOil
1TeaspoonButter
BlackPepperToTaste
2LongRedItalianTypePeppers,CutInto1/8-InchStripDeseeded
Blanch the onions and red Italian peppers in hot and cold water, drain and dry well.Combine theonion, red Italian redpepper strips,parsley, and the redpepper flakesandmixwell.MixtogethertheliverandRakiandletsetafewminutes.PourofftheRakianddredgetheliverwiththeflour;shakeoffalltheflourfromtheliverbeforefryingit.Addtheoilandbuttertoaheavyskilletandheatuntilhot.Stirintheliverandstir-fryuntiltheliverisbrown;seasontotaste.Removethelivertopapertowelstodrainoffexcessoil.Toserve,placetheliveronacolorfulplatterandarrangethevegetablesaroundtheliver.
MakesFour6WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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Serve each servingwith 10 Small Chopped BlackOlives for 1 serving of 1 additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!
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TurkishCerkezTavugu(ChickenWithWalnutSauce)
4(4OunceChickenBreast),SkinnedBonedCutInHalf
3CupsWater
1BayLeaf
SaltAndPepperToTaste
4OuncesWalnuts,Shelled
1/2CupFinelyChoppedOnions
4SlicesWhiteBread,HomemadeIfPossible
1TeaspoonPaprika
BlackPepperToTaste
1/2CupFinelyChoppedFlatLeafParsley
1/4TeaspoonRedPepperFlakes
Combinethechicken,bayleaf,water,andsaltinalargeheavysaucepan.Bringtoaboil,lowertheheat,andsimmerfor30minutespartiallycoveredoruntildonetoyourliking.Removethechickentoaplateandsetaside.Bringthebrothbacktoboilingandreducetoabout11/2cupsliquid;removethebayleaf.Addthisstock,walnuts,andonionstoyourblender. Blendonhighfor15seconds. Addthebread,1/2teaspoonpaprika;seasontotasteandblendathighspeeduntilyourmixtureiscompletelypureed.Placethechickeninabowlandaddthewalnutsauce.Tosswelltocoat.Placethischickenonacolorfulplatterafewsprinklingsofthepaprika.Divideinto4equalservingsandgarnishwiththepaprika;enjoy!
MakesFour11WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings
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Serve each servingwith1 cup freshpurplegrapes for 1 servingof 0 additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!
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TurkishImamBayildi(Eggplant)
4MediumEggplant,LongAndNarrow
4TablespoonsSalt
6MediumOnions,SliceTo1/8-InchThickSeparatedIntoRings
5MediumTomatoes,ChoppedFinely
8TablespoonsOliveOil
6PeeledGarlicCloves
1CupWater
1/2CupFreshChoppedParsley
Peel the eggplant but leave 4 (1-Inch) pieces of the peel on each eggplant. Slicingbetweenthe leftonpeeling,sliceeachoneinhalf. Make4slashes throughthe thickestpartoftheeggplantslices.Placetheeggplantinalargebowlandsaltwith2tablespoonsofsaltwell.Pourenoughwatertocoverandletstandfor30-40minutes.Drainandpatdry.Setaside.Placetheonionringsinabowlwithwaterandsprinklewith2tablespoonsof salt. Let stand for 30-40 minutes. Drain the onions and rinse thoroughly. Drycompletelyonpapertowels.Placetheonioninabowlandaddthetomatoes;salttotaste.Add the oil to a heavy large flameproof casserole dish; large enough to place youreggplantcutsideupinonelayer.Placetheeggplantinthebottomofyourcasserolewiththeslashedslideturnedup.Addthetomatomixture,forcingasmuchofthemixtureintotheslicesoftheeggplant.Placeeachgarliccloveonthetopofeacheggplantandpourtheremaining oil evenly over each top. Add 1 cup ofwater and bring quickly to a boil.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor1-2hoursoruntiltheeggplantistender.
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TurkishKadinBudu(Meatballs)
16OuncesGroundBeef,95%Lean5%Fat
1/2CupFinelyChoppedOnions
1/2CupEggplantPuree
SaltAndPepperToTaste
2CupsBoilingWater
1TablespoonExtraVirginOil
1TeaspoonButter
2Eggs,Beaten
Combine the beef, onions, and eggplant puree; season to taste in a largemixing bowl.With your hands, mix and knead the mixture vigorously until well mixed. Take themixture, a tablespoon at the time, and roll into 16 egg likemeatball ovals. In a largeheavyskillet,bringthe2cupsofwatertoaboil.Addthemeatballsandbringthewaterbackuptoboil.Reducetheheattolowheatandsimmerfor30minutes.Addmorewaterifneedtokeepthemeatballscovered.Transferthemeatballstoaplate,andpouroutthewater.Drythesameskilletwell,andaddtheoilandbuttertoheatovermediumlowheat.Dip eachmeatball into the eggmixture and fry on both sides until they are done andbrown.Drainwellonpapertowelsandenjoy!
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TurkishKeskul(AlmondAndRiceFlourCustard)
2CupsLightCream
11/2CupsFatFreeMilk
8OuncesBlanchedPulverizedAlmonds
14TablespoonsSugar
1/2TeaspoonAlmondExtract
1/4CupRiceFlour,DissolvedIn1/2CupOfMilk
In a heavy large saucepan combine the cream, 1 1/2 cups ofmilk, pulverized almonds,sugar and almond extract. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and set aside for 20minutes. Strain themilkmixture though a fine sievepressingdownon the almonds toextractalltheirjuice.Returnthestainedmixturetothesaucepanandmixinthedissolved
rice flour. Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture coats yourspoon. Strain the mixture into 6 individual dessert bowls and chill for 1 hour beforeserving.Sprinklewithmintandserve.
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CucumberSauce
2CupsPlainNonfatYogurt
2-3Cucumbers;Peeled,De-SeededAndDiced
1-3GarlicCloves,Minced
FreshLemonJuiceToTaste
2-3TablespoonsDriedMintOrDill
SaltAndPepperToTaste
Combineallingredientsinmixingbowlandmixwell.Coverandrefrigeratetochill.
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Fattoush
2TablespoonsOliveOil
FreshLemonJuiceToTaste
FreshMincedGarlicToTaste
SumacToTaste
SaltAndPepperToTaste
2Cucumbers,Diced
3-4CupsCherryTomatoes,Halved
1RedOnion,Diced
1CupFreshParsley
1CupFreshMint
3OuncesFetaCheese
2OuncesPitaBread,ToastedAndTornIntoPieces
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt and pepper together in asmallbowl.Coverandrefrigeratetochill.Combinetheremainingingredientstogetherinalargesaladbowl,drizzlewiththedressingandtosstocoat.Serveimmediately.
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KoftaKebab
1Pound95/5GroundBeef16
8OuncesLeanGroundLamb8
1Onion,Diced
4-6GarlicCloves,Minced
CuminToTaste
CorianderToTaste
GingerToTaste
AllspiceToTaste
CinnamonToTaste
2-4TablespoonsFreshParsley,Chopped
SaltAndPepperToTaste
Preheatyourgrillformedium-highheat.Combineallingredientsinalargemixingbowlandmixverywell. Form themeataround flatmetal skewersandgrill8-12minutes todesireddoneness,turningoften.
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PomegranateStew
1TablespoonOliveOil
1TablespoonButter
1-2Onions,Chopped
2-4GarlicCloves,Minced
19OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts,CutIntoBiteSizePieces
1/4CupPomegranateMolasses
1QuartChickenBroth
1OunceWalnuts,ToastedAndGround
CinnamonToTaste
NutmegToTaste
TurmericToTaste
SaltAndPepperToTaste
Heattheoliveoilandbutterinalargesouppotovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,garlic and chicken and cook until the chicken is browned. Stir in the remainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Lowertheheatandsimmerfor1hour.
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Tabbouleh
1/2cupbulgur
1cupboilingwater
2-3cupsfreshparsley,chopped
1cupfreshmint,chopped
2-4vine-ripenedtomatoes,diced
1-2cucumbers;peeled,de-seededanddiced
4-6Greenonions,diced
2tablespoonoliveoil
Freshlemonjuicetotaste
Saltandpeppertotaste
Placethebulgurinabowlandpourintheboilingwater.Coverandletstand15minutes.Drain very well and transfer to a large salad bowl. Add the parsley, mint, tomatoes,cucumbers,andgreenonions,drizzlewiththeoilandlemonjuice,seasonwiththesaltandpepperandtosswell.
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