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November 8, 2014

Farro with Seafood Recipe {Weekly Menu Plan}

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Our family friendly menu plan for the week, including this weight watchers friendly recipe for Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach.

Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach from www.dineanddish.netI officially joined Weight Watchers today. Or should I say, joined again. For like the 5th time. I’ve been really successful on Weight Watchers twice in my life and I love the program. The two other times I kind of half heartedly joined and wasn’t really as focused as I probably should have been.

The difference between this time and the two times I wasn’t successful is I’m actually going to attend the meetings instead of just relying on the online tools to keep my in line. I am going with two friends and I know they will keep me motivated too.  The meeting leader today was also really good and relatable (also a 5 time joiner before it finally clicked for her and then she lost 50 pounds and kept it off). I’m actually excited to attend the meeting next week!

Needless to say, weigh in was painful… I had never seen that number on the scale, so it’s going to be a challenge but I’m ready for the change. I need the change and I can’t wait!

Anyway… I’m doing our weekly menu plan a day early today because tomorrow I have a really awesome group giveaway for a $300 Anderson Seafoods gift certificate! You’ll want to stick around for that for sure. I used their Langostino Tails in the Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach recipe I’m sharing below my plan for the week. It was sooooo good, and did not taste like a “light and healthy” recipe, but it totally was!

If you menu plan, or have tried and true favorites you have each week, I’d love for you to share your ideas in the comments below! If you have a recipe on your blog you think our family should try, definitely leave a link in the comment section. Who knows? Maybe your recipe will show up in a future menu plan post! 

Here is our menu plan for the week of November 10th – November 16th. Make sure to click through the links included below to check out the recipes we’re trying!

Weekly Menu Plan

  • Monday, November 10th Healthy Sloppy Joe Lettuce Wraps from the ZagLeft blog
  • Tuesday, November 11th Slow Cooker Thai Chicken from Weight Watchers
  • Wednesday, November 12th Mom’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • Thursday, November 13th Buffalo Chicken Thighs from Cooking Light
  • Friday, November 14th Coconut Breaded Shrimp from Anderson Seafoods
  • Saturday, November 15th Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach (recipe below)
  • Sunday, November 16th Enchilada Casserole from Add a Pinch

Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach

I hope you enjoy the recipe below for Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach. Thank you to Anderson Seafoods for providing the Langostino Tails. If desired, substitute shrimp in place of the Langostinio Tails. Enjoy!

Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach
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Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach

A Weight Watchers friendly recipe featuring fresh seafood, spinach and farro.
Course main dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup s uncooked farro
  • 2 Tbsp butter divided
  • 1/2 cup s uncooked sweet onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cup s fresh spinach
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 oz Langostino tails thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare farro according to package directions.
  2. While farro is cooking, place 1 Tablespoon butter into a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sautee for 2-3 minutes until onions become soft.
  3. Next, add the garlic and spinach. Stir as it cooks on low for approximately 3 minutes, or until spinach because soft and wilted.
  4. Place spinach mixture in a bowl and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat. Carefully add the Langostino tails. Sprinkle salt, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes over the Langostino tails, Cook 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Return spinach/onion mixture to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. To assemble, toss together the farro and langostino / spinach mixture. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Calculated at 8 Weight Watchers Points per serving

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Menu Plan, Previous, Seafood Tagged With: Dinner, farro, food, healthy, main dish, recipe, Seafood, weight watchers

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  1. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Best of luck with weight watchers! This recipe should make eating healthy that much easier it sounds delish!

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  2. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    That looks like it needs to go on my meal plan too!

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  3. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    So excited for you and proud of you for taking that first step. I know you’ll be very successful, my friend. Xo

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  4. Aviva Goldfarb says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Yay, you tried and liked farro! it’s my favorite grain, it makes everything taste so chewy and good. I joined WW a couple of months ago too after seeing a scary number on the scale, and like you, I committed to going to the weekly meetings and I think that does make the difference. It hasn’t been easy, but not terrible either, and I’ve lost 7 lbs. so far. I also got a Nike Fuel band so I can make sure I get enough activity in every day. Oh, and I only drink on weekend nights now. Good luck with your journey, we’re with you!

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  5. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Okay, i officially suck at menu planning so i may just follow you’re delicious sounding plan 😉 I do it for a few weeks and then fall of the wagon 🙁

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  6. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    November 9, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Best of luck with Weight Watchers. I know of people who have joined and they tell me that the meetings are so important plus doing it with friends is fun to do together. I know you’ll be successful! This recipe looks absolutely delicious and is going on my meal plan for sure. Hope you enjoy the Healthy Sloppy Joes recipe, it’s one of my favorites.

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  7. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Gorgeous! I love this dish for the fresh flavors and the easy of making! I need to make it!

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  8. Jan LeBaron says

    November 9, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    We’re definitely going to try this one. We have some langoustino tails in our freezer. A favorite dish when I lived in the Canary Islands in the early 70s was Langostino a la Plancha! I love langostinos!

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  9. Shaina says

    November 9, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    This looks amazing, and I’m so glad to hear you have support for WW. I am cheering for you. xoxo

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  10. Aggie says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:41 am

    Proud of you! I’ve been on WW several times too, with success as well as half heartedness. I went to meetings as well, it helps to have friends to support you for sure!
    This looks incredible. I don’t think I’ve ever had langostino tails. I love your meal plan too!

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  11. Aimee Giese | Greeblehaus says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    This looks so delish!

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  12. Vanessa says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:36 am

    awesome, a true splendor in the plate, taste and presentation excellent.

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  13. Lyndsay says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    This looks amazing! I’ve never used this type of lobster so my curiosity is piqued! ❤️

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  14. Heather Speaks says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I have never tried langostino tails. This looks delicious and I’m definitely going to cook this.

    Reply

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