Weight Watchers Recipes

Weight Watchers Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Horseradish recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup light butter
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (optional)
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise or fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparation
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sugar and onion; saute for about 10 minutes (or until caramelized).
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar (if using).
4. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes (or until tender).
6. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan.
7. Add the milk and 3 tablespoons butter; mash to the desired consistency.
8. Cook for about 2 minutes (or until thoroughly heated through), stirring constantly.
9. In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk until blended.
10. Add the caramelized onion mixture and Dijon mustard mixture to the potato mixture, stirring to combine, and serve

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 218 calories, 5.4g fat, 4.1g fiber

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Weight Watchers Homemade Ice Cream recipe
Makes 1 serving (847g)

Ingredients
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 cups crushed ice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup rock salt
1 sandwich Ziploc bag
1 gallon Ziploc bag

Preparation
1. Place the half-and-half, sugar and vanilla in the smaller Ziploc bag and seal the bag (making sure it is tightly closed).
2. Place the ice and rock salt in the larger bag and then add the filled small bag. Seal the large bag.
3. Squeeze the bag for about 10-15 minutes (until the ice cream has thickened).
4. Remove the small bag, unseal, and eat the ice cream with a spoon.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 209 calories, 13.9g fat, 0g fiber

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Weight Watchers Delicious Hummus recipe
Makes 7 servings

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon tamari
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. In a food processor, puree the garlic, onion, lemon juice, tamari, vinegar and curry powder (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add half of the tahini and half of the chickpeas and blend until smooth.
3. Add the remaining tahini and chickpeas and blend coarsely (so that the mixture is chunky).
4. Toast the sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden, shaking the pan or stirring constantly to avoid burning.
5. Add the toasted sesame seeds and parsley to the hummus and stir to blend.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with toasted pita wedges or fresh vegetables.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 204 calories, 9.1g fat, 5.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces beef stock or broth
1 cup finely chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

Preparation
1. In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onions, celery and carrot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the rinsed lentils, water and beef stock.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes (or until the lentils are tender), stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomatoes (with the juice in the can) and the chopped oregano, mint (if using), salt and pepper.
5. Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 more minutes.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories, 2.8g fat, 17.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Cuban Black Bean Salad recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation
1. Toss together the black beans, red and yellow bell peppers, onion, celery and parsley.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin and toss into the bean mixture.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 241 calories, 10.8g fat, 9.9g fiber

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