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WeightWatchers2015NewPointsPlusPlan

TheAbsolutelyMostDeliciousMiddleEasternRecipesCookbook

By:

JanelleJohannson

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WeightWatchersNewPointsPlusPlan

TheAbsolutelyMostDelicious

MiddleEasternRecipesCookbook

Copyright©2014ByJanelleJohannson

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TableofContents

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CucumberSauce

NewRecipeFor2015!


Fattoush

NewRecipeFor2015!


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KoftaKebab

NewRecipeFor2015!


PomegranateStew

NewRecipeFor2015!


Tabbouleh


ArabianKhoubzAraby(Bread)


ArabianTaratoor(SesameSauce)


ArabianHummusbiTabina(ColdChickpeaAndGarlicPuree)


ArabianTabbouleh(CrushedWheatTomatoMintAndParsleySalad)


ArabianBabaGhannooj(ColdEggplantPureeWithLemonJuice)


ArabianKousaMahshi(StuffedSquashWithTomatoSauce)


EgyptianCouscousWithLamb


EgyptianGreenHerbSoup


EgyptianKammooniyya(BakedFishWithTomatoesAndRice


EgyptianKebabs


EgyptianMihallabiyya(ColdRiceFlourDessert


PersianBaghaliPolo(RiceWithLimaBeans)


PersianBarberryRice


PersianChelo(SteamedRice)


PersianDizi(BakesLambChickpeaCasserole)


PersianKebobKoobidah


PersianKebabeMorgh(BroiledSkewedChicken)


TurkishArnavutCigeri(Lamb’sLiver)


TurkishCerkezTavugu(ChickenWithWalnutSauce)


TurkishImamBayildi(Eggplant)


TurkishKadinBudu(Meatballs)


TurkishKeskul(AlmondAndRiceFlourCustard)


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


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


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


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.

MakesFour3WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings


ArabianBabaGhannooj(ColdEggplantPureeWithLemonJuice)

1PoundEggplant,Roasted


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.

MakesFive1WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings


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.



EgyptianCouscousWithLamb

3TablespoonsOliveOil

1LargeSweetOnion,Chopped

3GarlicCloves,Chopped

1CupFinelyChoppedCelery

1TeaspoonGroundCumin

16OuncesLambLoin,TrimmedCutIntoCubes


4CupsCouscous

4CupsChickenBroth


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.

MakesFour10WeightWatchersPlusServing


EgyptianGreenHerbSoup

1QuartChickenStock

1CupDriedMilookbiyya,CleanedAndCrumbled

1TablespoonTomatoPaste


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.



EgyptianKammooniyya(BakedFishWithTomatoesAndRice)

2TablespoonsOil

2TeaspoonsButter

2LargeOnions,Sliced1/4-InchThick

3GarlicCloves,SlicedPaperThin

1TeaspoonGroundCumin

1CupChoppedFineCelery

1/2CupCannedPureedTomatoes

1CupWater


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.


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EgyptianKebabs

SaltToTaste

BlackPepperToTaste

1/4TeaspoonTurmeric

1TeaspoonYellowPreparedMustard

1/2TeaspoonCuminPowderOrToTaste

1TeaspoonGroundCardamom

2TeaspoonsGroundCoriander

1TeaspoonMintLeaves,Crushed


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!


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.



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!



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


Sprinkle1ouncePistachioson topofyour rice to each serving for5 additionalWeightWatchersPointsPlus!


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.



PersianDizi(BakedLambChickpeaCasserole)

2CupsCookedChickpeas

1CupDriedFavaBeans

32OuncesLegOfLamb,TrimmedCutInto2-InchCubes

1PoundLambBones,CutInto1-InchPieces

2Onions,Quartered

1QuartWater

1TablespoonSalt

FreshlyGroundBlackPepper

1Tomato,Chopped


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


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



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.



Serveeachservingwith1CupWhiteCookedRicefor1servingof5additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!


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.



Serve each servingwith 10 Small Chopped BlackOlives for 1 serving of 1 additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!


TurkishCerkezTavugu(ChickenWithWalnutSauce)

4(4OunceChickenBreast),SkinnedBonedCutInHalf

3CupsWater

1BayLeaf


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!



Serve each servingwith1 cup freshpurplegrapes for 1 servingof 0 additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!


TurkishImamBayildi(Eggplant)

4MediumEggplant,LongAndNarrow

4TablespoonsSalt

6MediumOnions,SliceTo1/8-InchThickSeparatedIntoRings

5MediumTomatoes,ChoppedFinely


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.



Serve with one small pomegranate for each serving for 0 additional Weight WatchersPointsPlus!


TurkishKadinBudu(Meatballs)

16OuncesGroundBeef,95%Lean5%Fat

1/2CupFinelyChoppedOnions

1/2CupEggplantPuree


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!



Serveeachservingwith1CupWhiteCookedRicefor1servingof5additionalWeightWatchesPointsPlus!


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.



Sprinkle 1 ounce chopped toasted almonds on top of your rice to each serving for 4additionalWeightWatchersPointsPlus!

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CucumberSauce

2CupsPlainNonfatYogurt

2-3Cucumbers;Peeled,De-SeededAndDiced

1-3GarlicCloves,Minced

FreshLemonJuiceToTaste

2-3TablespoonsDriedMintOrDill


Combineallingredientsinmixingbowlandmixwell.Coverandrefrigeratetochill.


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Fattoush


FreshLemonJuiceToTaste

FreshMincedGarlicToTaste

SumacToTaste


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


CuminToTaste

CorianderToTaste

GingerToTaste

AllspiceToTaste

CinnamonToTaste

2-4TablespoonsFreshParsley,Chopped


Preheatyourgrillformedium-highheat.Combineallingredientsinalargemixingbowlandmixverywell. Form themeataround flatmetal skewersandgrill8-12minutes todesireddoneness,turningoften.


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PomegranateStew

1TablespoonOliveOil

1TablespoonButter

1-2Onions,Chopped


19OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts,CutIntoBiteSizePieces

1/4CupPomegranateMolasses

1QuartChickenBroth

1OunceWalnuts,ToastedAndGround

CinnamonToTaste

NutmegToTaste

TurmericToTaste


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.

MakesFive2WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

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