Santa Fe Stir Fry - What to serve when everybody has a special diet

Santa Fe Stir Fry
Serving Suggestion Visualization
from LeonardoAI

Picture this: 

You've invited over a group of friends for dinner.  One is gluten free. One loves gluten. The next is a cheese lover. The next is vegetarian - or vegan. One is an Orthodox Christian who is fasting. The last guy loves meat. What on earth can you serve that would make everybody happy?

Or, maybe that's just a normal Friday night at your house, with your family!

Whatever the case may be, this dish can please the whole crowd. Assuming you read your labels on all ingredients, including things like spices, this dish can be made completely gluten-free and vegan. 

Then, you add a buffet of topping and accompaniment options, choosing from this list, according to the needs and wishes of those joining you, and what you have on hand:

Tortilla Chips 
Fresh Tortillas
Shredded Mexican-style Cheese
Sour Cream
Salsa
Avocado
Pico de Gallo
Sliced Black California Olives
Shredded or Cubed Chicken
Taco Meat
Barbacoa Beef

Etc . . . .

Each diner can then assemble his or her own plate, bowl, or wrap - and everyone can eat together!

If you have a Keto guest, they can have all the sides, and if you really want to make it special, you could make them a similarly themed cauliflower rice dish.

Added advantages: 

This is a pantry recipe, that can be made from shelf stable ingredients. 

And leftovers freeze well in individual servings for future lunches. 

AND, you can use leftover rice to make it!

Here's the recipe:

Santa Fe Stir Fry

Sauté in large skillet or wok, till browned on edges:
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Cup Bell Pepper, cut in crescents
1 Cup Onion, cut in crescents
1 Can Mushrooms (any size), drained - or equivalent fresh
(I often use frozen Peppers & Onions from the grocer's freezer)

Add and sauté briefly:
1 teaspoon minced Garlic

Then add:
3 1/2 cups cooked Rice 
2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can Corn, drained (or equivalent frozen)
1/2 cup Salsa
1/2 packet Taco Seasoning (or 1 Tablespoon homemade Taco Seasoning)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Garlic Salt to Taste
Splashes of Water as needed for desired moisture level

Cook for a few minutes, until heated through, and serve. 

Santa Fe Stir Fry actual Photograph
- Fresh from the Wok, Ready to enjoy

40+ Meals. WW Freestyle Zero Points. Vegan, Gluten Free

Zero Points, 40+ Meals, Vegan, Gluten Free

Looking for WW Friendly, Zero Freestyle point recipes that are Vegan and/or Gluten Free? 

I've compiled a huge list for you! 

With these recipes, you could eat dinners that were centered around Zero Point entrees for more than a month! 

There are also several side dishes here, in addition to the 40+ entrees.

Keep reading & find some that appeal to you : )

A few caveats are listed at the bottom of this post.

Breakfasts

 

Almond Milk, Two Minute

 

Kids' Favorite Breakfast Ice Cream

 

Scrambled Tofu

Lunch and Dinner Entrees

Chinese Restaurant Food (rice & nuts not included in zero points)

 

Claire's Southern Delight (rice not included in zero points)

Curried Chickpeas over Rice (rice not included in zero points)

Eggplant Stew (rice or bread not included in zero points)

Greek Broad Beans (Koukia) or
Fava Beans

Greek Style Black-Eyed Peas ( Louvia )

Greek Chickpea Stew ( Revythia )

Greek Giant Beans ( Gigantes ) 

Greek Green Beans ( Fasolakia Yachni )

Greek Okra & Tomato Stew ( Bamies Yachni )

Greek White Beans, Easiest Ever (Fasolia Vrasta)

Indian Chickpeas in Ginger Sauce over Rice (rice not included in zero points)

Indian Mung Beans

Indian Spiced Blackeye Peas over Rice (rice not included in zero points)

Marinated, Grilled Tofu

Mediterranean Chickpeas & Vegetables (for zero points, use capers instead of olives, and omit rice)

Mushroom Kabobs, Grilled ( Manitarakia )

Peas & Artichokes Yachni

Red Lentil & Artichoke Stew 

Shiitake Rice Bowl (for zero points, omit rice)

Skyline Black Beans and Rice over Spaghetti, Copycat (for zero points, serve without pasta)

 

Tofu Creole

 

Side Dishes

Cauliflower & Capers

Chinese Restaurant Green Beans

Corn on the Cob, Three Minute

Corn, Urban Grilled

Jicama, Simply

Refried Beans, Easiest Healthy

Sauerkraut

 

Sesame Broccoli

Simply Zucchini Saute

 

Veggies Vinaigrette

 

Salads

 

Better than Coleslaw (omit nuts for zero points - add carrot or red cabbage for visual interest, if desired)

 

Black Bean and Corn Salad (omit avocado for zero points)

Black-Eyed Pea Salad (on left)

Carrot Raisin Salad without Mayonnaise (use pineapple in place of raisins for zero points)

Fruited Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Glysterida Salad (use oil free version and omit cheese for zero points)

Mediterranean Two Bean Salad (omit olives for zero points)

Orange Beet Salad (omit nuts, and substitute orange juice for oil in dressing)

Refreshing Diced Salad

 Simply Greek Dressing (Traditional or Fat Free)

Super Simple Salad (use capers in place of olives for zero points

White Bean Salad

Soups

 

Black Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

 

Broccoli Soup 

Butternut Squash Soup, Justin's

Chili

Family Favorite Lentil Soup

Greek Bean Soup, Favorite (Fasolia Yachni)
or
 Greek Bean Soup, Easy ( Fasolia Yachni )

Hot & Sour Soup

Lemony Dal

Masala Dal

Mediterranean Zucchini Soup 

Minestrone (omit pasta for zero points)

 Moroccan Carrot Soup

Spinach Soup

 

 Red Lentil Soup - Moroccan or Sephardic Styles

Split Pea Soup

Three Bean Dal

Appetizers, Snacks, Sauces, Dips & Spreads

Marinara Sauce, Quick and Easy

Salsa from your own Mix or 
Vat O' Salsa

Vat O' Spaghetti Sauce

Desserts

Fruit Salad

Ice Cream

A few Caveats:

WW International is the trade name and Weight Watchers and WW are the trademarks and service marks of WW International.

I am not affiliated with WW in any way, so these recipes are not endorsed by them, and I'm not an expert on the program. I believe that these are all zero points on the new Freestyle program. Of course, I'm a human being subject to error. So, if you find a mistake please leave a gentle note in the comments so I can fix it : ) If you have doubts, please contact your local group leader and ask.

Nothing in this post, or in my blog in general is intended as medical or nutritional advice. I am not a medical professional or expert of any kind, nor am I a Registered Dietician.
 
In many of these meals, oil is an optional ingredient. For zero points, omit the oil. If you prefer, add the oil, and appropriate points. The only exception to this is Dark Sesame Oil - it cannot be omitted without changing the flavor of the dish substantially - but then again, it is usually used very sparingly.

A few recipes have a trace amount of sugar. I believe it's negligible in the calculation. If I'm wrong, please let me know.  

Many of these links suggest omitting rice, olives or various other ingredients for zero points. If you choose to keep those ingredients, go for it! You still have a VERY low-in-points meal. 

Pictures below are "serving suggestions" - so rice, bread & olives, etc,  in the pictures aren't  included in "zero points." 

If you follow a Gluten Free diet, be sure to use all Gluten Free ingredients. Things like Soy Sauce are available with or without gluten, so read your labels carefully.  

ENJOY! : ) 

Zero Points, 40+ Meals, Vegan, Gluten Free

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