Weight Watchers Recipes

A nice and filling creamy mushroom soup recipe! You’ll be surprised by its good taste and consistence.

Weight Watchers Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
1/4 cup onions, Chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, Snipped
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, Fresh Sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash pepper, Freshly Ground
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
parsley, snipped (optional)

Preparation
1. In a 4-cup measure microwave the chopped onion, the 2 T snipped parsley, and butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till the onion is tender but not brown.
2. Stir in the sliced fresh mushrooms.
3. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mushrooms are tender, stirring once.
4. Stir in cornstarch, beef bouillon granules, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and freshly ground pepper.
5. Add water; mix well.
6. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power 3 to 4 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring twice.
7. Combine hot mushroom mixture and dairy sour cream in a blender container.
8. Cover and blend till mixture is nearly smooth.
9. Pour back into the 4-cup measure.
10. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power about 1 minute or till the mushroom mixture is heated through. DO NOT BOIL!
11. Garnish with additional snipped parsley, if desired.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 207 calories, 18.2g fat, 1g fiber

A wonderful hot chocolate recipe that’s great for breakfast, chilly nights, “I don’t feel so good” days, and just when you want to relax!
You can mix this half and half with coffee for an extra caffeine kick, or you can let it cool down and pop it in the blender with some ice cream and make a milkshake!

Weight Watchers Hot Chocolate Mix recipe
Makes 32 servings

Ingredients
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup non-dairy powdered coffee creamer
1 cup cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation
1. Mix all ingredients together well.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. To serve, place 1/4 cup mix in cup and add 3/4 cup hot milk, stirring until mix is well blended.

WW POINTS per serving: 2
Nutritional information per serving: 117 calories, 1.5g fat, 1.1g fiber

This appetizer recipe is very healthy, nice and easy to put together. Just try it!

Weight Watchers Spicy Chickpeas recipe
Makes 5 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 onion, chopped

Preparation
1. In a large pot over low heat, warm oil and cumin; heat until cumin turns a darker shade of brown.
2. Add salt, chili powder and lemon and pepper seasoning; mix well.
3. Stir in tomatoes; once the juice begins to thicken add in chickpeas and mix well.
4. Add in lemon juice and mix well; add onions and stir until they become soft.
5. Remove from heat and place into a serving bowl; serve immediately.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 271 calories, 7.6g fat, 8.5g fiber