Weight Watcher's Mexican Casserole is going to be your favorite new casserole recipe. It's packed with ground beef, tomatoes, corn, and black beans. I managed to cut back the sodium content down to about 200 mg using no salt added canned food. I've been on this low sodium kick lately and I found no salt added corn, black beans, and tomatoes at the grocery store. I even found low sodium taco seasoning. The only ingredients that had sodium in it were the cheese and corn tortillas.
Trying to watch your sodium levels is hard. There is salt in everything pretty much. I've been doing a lot of research online trying to find low sodium substitutes. Usually, for breakfast I'll have greek yogurt and a banana. Star-Kist Tuna makes a low sodium tuna so I'm going to try having that for lunch this week.
I hope you like this casserole dish just as much as I did! Serve with your favorite taco condiments such as sour cream, avocado, etc….
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Ingredients
1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 oz) can diced canned tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kernel corn (drained)
1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)
Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain all fat from skillet and return beef/onions to skillet.
Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Meanwhile spray 12×8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below…).
(Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc…
Slice the casserole into 6 equal portions. Serving size is 1 slice.
Notes
My WW Personal Points: 7 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)
Points Plus: 9
Category:Easy
Method:Oven
Cuisine:Mexican
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/6th of the pan
Calories:355
Sugar:8.2
Fat:5.9
Saturated Fat:2.2
Carbohydrates:52.3
Fiber:10.4
Protein:26.7
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with WW in any way. I am just a member who creates recipes based on their points system. This recipe is based on WW Freestyle program, and SmartPoints are the value system the company bases their foods on. Some recipes will have older points system values listed in them.
Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Chickpea & Feta Salad (163 calories | 522 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving)
This easy, healthy, and delicious Chickpea and Feta Salad is another one of those winning weight watchers recipes from Weight Watcher's Weekly.
It makes a great satisfying lunch on a bed of greens and would be a nice change of pace from the typical potato salad or macaroni salad at your next summer potluck or barbecue.
Weight Watchers Chickpea & Feta Salad
I love salad for lunch, especially during the warmer months, and this Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta has been a hit since the first time I made it more than three years ago.
It's a great tasty way to fill yourself up with Weight Watchers power foods without weighing you down.
I love chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans), feta cheese, and all foods Mediterranean, so this is a definite keeper for me. The day I made it I had it for lunch and again at dinner since it was so good.
Skinny on Weight Watchers Chickpea & Feta Salad
I pretty much made the recipe as it was written the first time. The only thing I did was add a little chopped cucumber.
Since then I've modified it to suit whatever was on hand.
Tasty additions have included chopped tomato, celery, radish, olives and capers.
How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Chickpea & Feta Salad?
According to my calculations, each ½ cup serving has about 163 calories and:
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If you like this easy chopped chickpea & feta salad, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly salad recipes including: Grilled Chicken Greek Salad, WW Artichoke 2-Bean Salad, Trisha Yearwood's Orzo Salad Made Lighter, Greek Turkey Feta Mason Jar Salad and Skinny Chopped Greek Salad
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Weight Watchers Chickpea & Feta Salad Recipe
A Mediterranean-inspired salad that's delicious on a bed of greens or as a satisfying side dish, this is another one of those winning Weight Watchers Recipes from the Weight Watchers Weekly.
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time0mins
Total Time20mins
Servings (adjustable): 6
Calories: 163
2cupscanned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-2garlic cloves, or to taste, finely minced
3tablespoons, thinly sliced scallions
½large sweet red bell pepper, diced
½cupdiced English cucumber
2tablespoonsfresh, finely minced parsley
9large black or green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
½cupcrumbled feta cheese
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonolive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1teaspoonlemon zest, for garnish (optional)
In a medium bowl, place the chickpeas, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, olives, and feta cheese. Gently stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil and then pour over the chickpea mixture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld.
Garnish with lemon zest and serve.
Next time, I'll try adding some chopped tomato too.
5*SmartPoints (Green plan)
2*SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2*SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Weight Watchers Chickpea & Feta Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
Calories 163Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.7g10%
Carbohydrates 20.5g7%
Fiber 4.1g16%
Protein 6.1g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
This video from Lifetime WW Olivia Hayward shows how she makes her own version of Chopped Greek Salad, a lunchtime staple for her:
This video from InspiredTaste demonstrates how they make their own easy chickpea salad with lemon and dill:
More Winning Weight Watchers Salad Recipes:
Skinny Mediterranean Salad (SkinnyKitchen)
Mediterranean Tuna Salad (LaaLoosh)
Greek Chickpea Salad (DashingDish)
Greek Chicken Kebab Salad (SkinnyTaste)
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad (EmilyBites)
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (SkinnyTaste)
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Know the difference between the family room and the living room. Decide whether you need both rooms in your house or just one of them by identifying the main distinctions and the purposes served by a family room and a living room.
The family and the living room are actually two separate rooms in a house. Understandably, many people often interchange them and confuse one with the other. The popularity of an open concept living space and the great room only helped muddle things further.
The family room and the living room may appear the same, but their differences lie in their function, location in the house, and even the layout. While most homes may just have one of the two, larger homes with the luxury of space have retained the formal living room and the casual family room.
Family Room
Unlike the living room, which is often towards the front of the home and located in a prime location for receiving guests, a family room is generally at the heart of the home and may be connected to the kitchen, making it easy for family members to move between these rooms without drifting too far from each other. Family rooms have a very different function than a living room does, and that is to provide a space where the family is able to spend time together and enjoy their favorite activities.
This means there should be plenty of seating in the family room for everyone to spend time together, and that the seating should all be very comfortable. Unlike in a living room, where the style of the furniture is just as important as its appearance, furniture in a family room should be able to stand up to daily use and abuse without tearing or staining. Families who have children will benefit from choosing furniture that is durable and hardy so that it doesn't need to be replaced very often.
Because family rooms are used for the family to spend time together, they are often where an entertainment center is located. This makes it easy for a family to get together in the evening and watch TV. Having side tables for snacks and drinks is ideal as it will provide a family with plenty of places to put their food while watching a movie. It's important to have plenty of room in a family room for storing games, books, and craft supplies, and by using family pictures and knick-knacks, it's easy to make the entire room feel more comfortable and less formal than a living room.
Because these rooms are located in the heart of the home and are where the family will spend a lot of time, it is normal for them to be a little bit messier than a living room. This is not a problem for most families, as they tend to only invite close friends into the family room.
Since family rooms are used on a daily basis, it is important that all of the furniture and surfaces are easy to clean to keep the space neat and picked up. These rooms are generally large and ideal for hosting a child's party, as there will be very few fragile items in the room that may be broken. Decorating a family room with artwork from children as well as favorite heirlooms will allow the personality of everyone in the family to show through.
It is important that a family room is cleaned on a regular basis to ensure that the family has a safe and clean place to spend time together. A family room is a great place for a family to relax and enjoy their favorite activities, whether that is painting, reading the paper, or working on the computer. Rather than entertaining guests in this space, families should focus on making their family room as comfortable as possible to ensure that space works for their family.
Living Room
In general, living rooms are located closer to the front or entry of the home and are often used to entertain guests who stop by the house. Because these rooms are generally located closer to the front of the home, they make it very convenient for visitors to the house to come in and relax without being exposed to messy rooms. They are great for entertaining during formal occasions and traditionally have more formal furnishings in them than family rooms do.
While a living room will usually have the same type of furniture as a family room will, including chairs, a coffee table, and a sofa, they are generally more stylish and formal than comfortable. It's common to find wingback chairs in a living room and to have family heirlooms and valuables on display rather than knick-knacks and family pictures.
Because a living room is more often used for entertaining guests and not for the family to spend time together in the evening, they generally do not have entertainment systems or a TV. While there will be some signs of the family who lives in the home, they are mostly going to be fine art or family portraits, while snapshots of the family will be displayed in other areas of the home, including the family room.
A grand living room will typically not get as much use as a family room will, but this type of room is still important and has used in your home. As long as you have taken the time to carefully decorate your living room and ensure that it will be comfortable for guests, this is a great location for entertaining visitors. Because this room is generally more impressive than the family room or other rooms in the home, hosting larger parties and events in your living room will allow you to ensure that your event is impressive and that everyone enjoys time in a formal room.
Because these rooms tend to be less kid-friendly and often do not see as much action as a family room does, they are easy to keep in great condition and only require surface cleaning on a weekly basis to ensure they are always ready for company. When you have a living room set up to receive guests and take care to clean it on occasion, you won't ever have to be worried about where you are going to entertain unexpected visitors.
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How to position a rug: tips from an interior stylist
From making a statement to defining a zone, a rug is the ultimate style tool. Here's how to find the right one for your space and how to position a rug according to an interior stylist.
Nov 16, 2021 2:30am
Rugs anchor a room and infuse it with personality, style and warmth. They can be one of the more expensive pieces you buy for your home though, so it's important to make sure you choose the right one. But it's not enough to simply have your dream rug – it's also important to know how to position a rug the right way.
Interior stylist Lisa Koehler loves the colour, texture and feel that a rug brings to a room and says this key piece is one of the main building blocks to creating a cohesive space.
"I'm a great believer in a holistic approach when you're choosing a rug," says Lisa. "You should consider each element in the room. I always get really nervous when someone goes shopping for a rug without considering the rest of their space."
Lisa thinks a rug is just as important to a room as a piece of art, a sofa or chair. "The rug, sofa and artwork all need to act as a family and work together aesthetically, tonally and texturally," she says.
Here, Lisa shares her top tips on how to choose the right rug to suit your style and space.
The neutral colour of this rug is the perfect backdrop to pared-back furnishings in this relaxed coastal home. Design: Tash Clark | Build: Hurley Design and Build | Styling: Vanessa Colyer Tay | Photography: Brigid Arnott
Getting started
The first thing to do is measure your space, then decide on the aesthetic you want.
Patterned or a solid block colour? What sort of material – natural fibre or synthetic? Does the rug need to be hard-wearing – is it going to be in an area that has a lot of foot traffic? Will it be partially covered by a sofa or coffee table? Do you want to be able to sit on it – is it important how it feels underfoot?
Decide what type will best suit your room and the needs of your family or space.
Then look at the layout of your room. If the rug is for the living or family area, consider the sofa arrangement – whether you have a single sofa, a classic combination of a two-seater and three-seater, or a modular lounge, your seating will determine the shape and size of the rug you're looking for.
In this compact Brisbane pool house the open-plan living room maximises the sense of space, with a carefully placed rug used to create a cosy lounging zone. Design: Vacay Co | Styling: Hayley Jenkin | Photography: Toby Scott
Rug styles and materials
Take into consideration the sofa and the wall colour, the size and shape of the room and the feel you want to create in the space.
If you want to create a harmonious, relaxing atmosphere, try a wool rug in a muted palette. If you prefer something dark and moody then look for a rug that features deeper, richer tones and lots of texture.
Are you looking for a plain or patterned rug? Again, weigh up where your rug is going to sit, what colours are in the rest of the room and what arrangement your sofa or chairs take. A dark rug is going to make a space feel more intimate while a pale rug won't look so imposing or heavy.
Look at the space holistically and work out if the rug can be seen in its entirety when it's in place. I wouldn't go and buy a beautiful patterned rug if it's going to be covered up by sofas or other furniture.
The material you choose for your rug depends on where it will live and what purpose it will serve; whether it's purely functional or a touch of luxury in your room.
If it needs to be durable, look to synthetic fibres, wool blends or natural fibres such as sisal, which can take a lot of wear and tear. Think about whether you want your rug to be short pile or a longer, plusher pile.
A vibrant patterned rug adds a pop of playful personality in this beautifully renovated miner's cottage in Geelong. Design: Pickles & Rouse | Styling: Julia Green | Photography: Armelle Habib
Round vs Square rug
Rectangular or square rugs may be more traditional but they're great for defining spaces. Saying that, there's something beautiful about round rugs. A round rug adds softness to a room and it doesn't matter if it doesn't fit the space perfectly.
With a rectangular or square rug, it has to be the right size to be in proportion with the space otherwise it will look out of place. A circular rug is more forgiving in this sense.
A beautiful and ornate rug in a neutral palette was the perfect choice to add some warmth and tactility in the living area of this contemporary abode in Booker Bay. Design: Frank Macchia | Styling: Vanessa Colyer Tay | Photography: Brigid Arnott
Child-friendly rug options
A rug to suit kids needs to be hard-wearing as well as good looking. Think about texture, pattern and weave.
Go for something with a little bit of synthetic fibre in it. A wool blend would be my pick for children – it feels great underfoot – and consider protecting it with Scotchguard so that dirt and spills can be cleaned easily.
I would choose a patterned rug, too, rather than a solid block colour. A graphic rug with a two-tone thread would be a great child-friendly choice, especially one with a longer pile. Children like to sit and play on rugs, so I'd make sure it felt great as well.
In the dining area of this revamped century-old Edwardian home, an ornate rug helps to add a beautiful formal touch to the space. Design: Nest Architects and JoC Design | Build: TCM Building Group | Styling: Heather Nette King | Photography: Armelle Habib
Save or splurge?
Rugs can be expensive and the bigger the rug, the more it's likely to cost; but there are lots of inexpensive, colourful rugs in the market that are fantastic to add interest and warmth to a room without breaking the budget.
These are great options, especially if you like changing up the look and feel of your room from time to time. If you're looking to invest in a rug that will last for many years, go for something classic. Choose muted colours and natural fabrics such as silk or wool.
Oriental rugs are beautiful and often a great match for more formal rooms. Kilims and dhurries add texture and colour to a space, and offer a tactile feel.
Go for a pattern you know won't date; be wary of dramatic, geometric and bold statements, unless you're confident it suits your style.
The right rug can also instantly elevate your bedroom styling while also providing a plush surface to step on when you roll out of bed on winter mornings. In interior designer Sophie Strutt's compact apartment, a jute rug provides a warm contrast to limewashed timber flooring. Design: Strutt Studios / Styling: Jono Fleming / Photography: Maree Homer
Lisa's top tips on how to position a rug
To start with, the correct placement of a rug depends on how big the room is and what sofa configuration you have. It's really important to get the balance right, and here's how...
Illustrated by Crystal Osborn.
If you have two sofas...
If you have two sofas then the rug needs to be evenly positioned between them – it should be an equal distance from each sofa – not 10cm in front of one and 20cm in front of the other.
If it doesn't work equally then it's the wrong-sized rug for this particular space. Aim for symmetry.
In a small space...
Illustrated by Crystal Osborn.
In a small space, I like the rug to sit in front of a sofa, so there is a narrow strip of floor showing – this makes the room appear lighter and more spacious.
This also gives you visual separation between the sofa and side tables – try a couple of these instead of a coffee table, as you'll be able to see more of the rug.
In a big open-plan space...
Illustrated by Crystal Osborn.
In a big open-plan space, the rug should sit under the front legs of both the sofas – or if you have a large rug, then both sofas can sit completely atop the rug.
If you have chairs in the space as well, then the front legs of the chair should be touching or "hovering" on the rug. This placement creates a cosy zone without closing off the area to the rest of the room.
With a modular sofa...
Illustrated by Crystal Osborn.
With a modular sofa, measure the space for the rug carefully – a standard-sized rug is 230cm by 160cm and that's a really difficult match for a modular as it can fall short either side.
A custom rug is a better bet. A big rug makes a large open space feel more intimate by connecting all the elements.
Open-plan areas...
Illustrated by Crystal Osborn.
A rug is the best tool to zone a space in an open-plan area, whether you're defining space for a living, family or dining area.
If you're zoning the dining area (or if you're putting a rug in your dining room), choose one that's big enough for the table and all the chairs to sit entirely on top.
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It's the centrepiece of the living room and gets a lot of use, so choosing a sofa that looks good and feels cosy is important. But don't underestimate the potential that styling can bring – a sofa will look bare without accessories and over cluttered with too many.
It's all about finding the perfect balance, and it goes beyond throws and cushions, although these accessories are good places to start. To achieve a cohesive look, think about the surrounding area, such as plants, floor lamps and a rug, for example. Here are 9 ways to style your sofa like a pro.
Adding a throw or blanket on your sofa is not only handy for cosy evenings, but it can add a pop of colour to your scheme, or if it's neutral, can soften the overall design. During spring/summer, choose patterned thin throws to energise a room, and swap for a chunky wool throw in autumn/winter.
'You can either drape it around the top of the sofa or on the arms to create a cosy feel,' says interior designer Vanessa Arbuthnott. 'It is a great way to bring in an added texture and perfect for snuggling up on winter nights,'
You could also place your throw over the seat cushions – this can help to preserve the cushion fabric as well as providing protection from dogs, cats and children.
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'You can transform your sofa by layering in new cushions –it's the ultimate easy update,' says Sarah Keady, House Beautiful's Style Director. 'Mix different texture and fabrics together with accessories to add interest to your sofa and keep it all super tactile.'
If you opt for patterned cushions, then cluster together groups of geometric pillows, for example. Place each one on each sofa cushion for a look that is well thought out, suggests Vanessa. Place some colour block pillows in between to really brighten up the room.
Darcy sofa in Aqua from the House Beautiful collection at DFS. Photographer: Polly Wreford | Stylist: Jen Haslam | Production: Sarah Keady.
Also, different cushion shapes can trick the eye, it all depends on how you place them. 'Use a rectangular cushion in front of two square cushions as this gives the illusion of different height levels,' says Vanessa.
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Adding a medium or large plant to the side of the sofa balances your space and creates a natural and light ambience. 'Try and opt for a vibrant all green plant as it soothes the eye and provides a modern yet balanced look,' suggests Vanessa.
To really frame your space, invest in a tall indoor plant. We especially love these low maintenance varieties: Swiss Cheese Plant, Kentia Palm and Areca Palm.
'Introduce a tall plant for height and spread, like a Kentia Palm or a Fiddle Leaf Fig which sit so well behind a sofa or in a corner with the right light. To make more of a feature, add a collection of different plants in varying heights – plants like Philodendrons and Monsteras love growing alongside one another, so experiment placing them together,' explain the plant experts at Leaf Envy.
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A lighting feature on the other side of your sofa will frame the look and help you create an inviting lighting scheme. Look for a floor lamp to add height and choose warm bulbs to add a cosy feeling. If your sofa is more on the neutral side, then invest in a brightly coloured lampshade.
'Lighting is so important in living rooms – use task lights to create a cosy corner as the evening draws in, ideal for a reading nook,' says Sarah.
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Like you would with a bedside table in your bedroom, bookend your sofa with an end table or side table. 'A side table next to your sofa is great to keep everything within arms reach whilst you relax,' says Sarah. 'It doesn't need to be big, just enough for the essentials like a cuppa and the remote control.'
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A coffee table is a living room essential and is often centred, placed directly in front of the sofa. They're brilliant places to stack books and show off flowers, and ideal for the remote control, newspapers and magazines. If you're also working with a side table, ensure the space isn't too cluttered.
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Rugs are a great way to add some texture or pattern in your space and bring all of your furniture together. You might prefer to have a soft and sumptuous rug directly in front of your sofa; perfect for sinking your feet into at the end of a long day! If possible, avoid 'the floating rug' look – this is where you have a small rug in the middle of the room touching no furniture. Instead, choose a large rug which enables you to place it underneath the sofa, or at least for the sofa feet to sit on the perimeter of the rug.
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Footstools, pouffes and ottomans perfectly complement a sofa (especially if it's a matching set) and some, dependent on its size, work great for seating extra guests. Some footstools come with storage features so are perfect for stowing away magazines, throws, blankets, and the like.
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If you have space above your sofa ensure you optimise it, as this is your focal point which pulls people's gaze towards the sofa. This could be your favourite artwork or a cluster of family photos. 'It can be a nice touch to fill some wooden frames with a few bold colours which mirror your sofa colours and coordinate with your theme,' says Vanessa.
'The sofa is often the investment piece of your living room so give it the love it deserves by framing it with your favourite prints,' adds Sarah.
Whatever you choose, go for an arrangement which is symmetrical and visually appealing. 'It may sound obvious, but how you frame, mount or display your artwork can change how you see it. A smaller artwork or photograph can instantly be made twice the size simply by getting it reframed with a mount and a new contemporary frame,' says Elinor Olisa Barikor, seasoned art expert and co-founder of DegreeArt.com, an online gallery which has just partnered with sofa.com to launch an exclusive collection of limited-edition wall art.
'Another trick is to try painting a square or rectangle directly on the wall (a sample pot from a DIY store should be enough) and hanging your artwork over a colour block to make it truly pop.'
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