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Very Good 4.2/5 (192 ratings) Simple Quinoa and Vegetables This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 38.4g \| Fat: 13.1g \| Fiber: 5.4g \| Protein: 7.4g \| Calories: 294.9	Very Good 4.4/5 (108 ratings) Southwestern Beans & Rice Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195 "This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too." Carbs: 42.2g \| Fat: 1.6g \| Fiber: 8.2g \| Protein: 8.8g \| Calories: 206.9
Very Good 4.3/5 (151 ratings) Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Submitted by COBANION Carbs: 15.9g \| Fat: 4.1g \| Fiber: 2g \| Protein: 1.1g \| Calories: 103.7	Very Good 4.3/5 (74 ratings) Blacks Bean and Brown Rice A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 45.6g \| Fat: 1.4g \| Fiber: 7.7g \| Protein: 8.8g \| Calories: 213.2
Very Good 4.3/5 (12 ratings) Potato Casserole Submitted by MIKE52 Carbs: 25.2g \| Fat: 12.3g \| Fiber: 1.2g \| Protein: 6.1g \| Calories: 233.2	This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.1/5 (26 ratings) Slow Cooker Rice Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 24.9g \| Fat: 1g \| Fiber: 2.4g \| Protein: 2.9g \| Calories: 119.4	Good 3.8/5 (35 ratings) Carrot-Cranberry Salad Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 21.6g \| Fat: 0.3g \| Fiber: 4.1g \| Protein: 1.3g \| Calories: 86.8
Very Good 4.4/5 (54 ratings) Baked Zucchini Bites Much healthier than fried zucchini, these crispy little bites make a yummy snack or side dish! Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL Carbs: 9.7g \| Fat: 1.3g \| Fiber: 1.1g \| Protein: 4.4g \| Calories: 67.7	(no ratings) Sesame Green Beans Yum!!!! A Recipe from the Complete Weight Watchers cookbook Submitted by ANGELAWILLIAMS3 Carbs: 11g \| Fat: 3.6g \| Fiber: 4.3g \| Protein: 3.1g \| Calories: 75.3
Very Good 4.3/5 (41 ratings) Mexican Rice Submitted by RUTHIEANNIE Carbs: 11.1g \| Fat: 3.7g \| Fiber: 0.6g \| Protein: 1.5g \| Calories: 83.1	Very Good 4.5/5 (40 ratings) Finger Lickin' Black Beans Spicy black means, great for nachos, burritos, or just on rice! Submitted by IAMTHEAMYGDALA Carbs: 37g \| Fat: 4.7g \| Fiber: 9.9g \| Protein: 10g \| Calories: 215.4
Very Good 4.4/5 (157 ratings) Veggie Kebabs A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season Submitted by EMMAPALE Carbs: 6.8g \| Fat: 5.3g \| Fiber: 1.6g \| Protein: 1.4g \| Calories: 77.7	Very Good 4.2/5 (314 ratings) Peanut and Sesame Noodles Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty. Carbs: 22.9g \| Fat: 11g \| Fiber: 4.3g \| Protein: 7.7g \| Calories: 208.6
This recipe has been marked private.	Very Good 4.3/5 (235 ratings) Low Cholesterol Scalloped Potatoes A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food. Carbs: 11.2g \| Fat: 5.9g \| Fiber: 2.2g \| Protein: 4.2g \| Calories: 111.3

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Very Good 4.2/5 (192 ratings) Simple Quinoa and Vegetables This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 38.4g \| Fat: 13.1g \| Fiber: 5.4g \| Protein: 7.4g \| Calories: 294.9	Very Good 4.4/5 (108 ratings) Southwestern Beans & Rice Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195 "This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too." Carbs: 42.2g \| Fat: 1.6g \| Fiber: 8.2g \| Protein: 8.8g \| Calories: 206.9
Very Good 4.3/5 (151 ratings) Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Submitted by COBANION Carbs: 15.9g \| Fat: 4.1g \| Fiber: 2g \| Protein: 1.1g \| Calories: 103.7	Very Good 4.3/5 (74 ratings) Blacks Bean and Brown Rice A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 45.6g \| Fat: 1.4g \| Fiber: 7.7g \| Protein: 8.8g \| Calories: 213.2
Very Good 4.3/5 (12 ratings) Potato Casserole Submitted by MIKE52 Carbs: 25.2g \| Fat: 12.3g \| Fiber: 1.2g \| Protein: 6.1g \| Calories: 233.2	This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.1/5 (26 ratings) Slow Cooker Rice Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 24.9g \| Fat: 1g \| Fiber: 2.4g \| Protein: 2.9g \| Calories: 119.4	Good 3.8/5 (35 ratings) Carrot-Cranberry Salad Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 21.6g \| Fat: 0.3g \| Fiber: 4.1g \| Protein: 1.3g \| Calories: 86.8
Very Good 4.4/5 (54 ratings) Baked Zucchini Bites Much healthier than fried zucchini, these crispy little bites make a yummy snack or side dish! Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL Carbs: 9.7g \| Fat: 1.3g \| Fiber: 1.1g \| Protein: 4.4g \| Calories: 67.7	(no ratings) Sesame Green Beans Yum!!!! A Recipe from the Complete Weight Watchers cookbook Submitted by ANGELAWILLIAMS3 Carbs: 11g \| Fat: 3.6g \| Fiber: 4.3g \| Protein: 3.1g \| Calories: 75.3
Very Good 4.3/5 (41 ratings) Mexican Rice Submitted by RUTHIEANNIE Carbs: 11.1g \| Fat: 3.7g \| Fiber: 0.6g \| Protein: 1.5g \| Calories: 83.1	Very Good 4.5/5 (40 ratings) Finger Lickin' Black Beans Spicy black means, great for nachos, burritos, or just on rice! Submitted by IAMTHEAMYGDALA Carbs: 37g \| Fat: 4.7g \| Fiber: 9.9g \| Protein: 10g \| Calories: 215.4
Very Good 4.4/5 (157 ratings) Veggie Kebabs A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season Submitted by EMMAPALE Carbs: 6.8g \| Fat: 5.3g \| Fiber: 1.6g \| Protein: 1.4g \| Calories: 77.7	Very Good 4.2/5 (314 ratings) Peanut and Sesame Noodles Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty. Carbs: 22.9g \| Fat: 11g \| Fiber: 4.3g \| Protein: 7.7g \| Calories: 208.6
This recipe has been marked private.	Very Good 4.3/5 (235 ratings) Low Cholesterol Scalloped Potatoes A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food. Carbs: 11.2g \| Fat: 5.9g \| Fiber: 2.2g \| Protein: 4.2g \| Calories: 111.3