Weight Watchers Recipes

Weight Watchers Potatoes Stuffed with Ham and Gruyere Cheese recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
4 baking potatoes
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 500° F.
2. Pierce the potatoes with a fork and arrange them in a circle in the microwave oven.
3. Cover with damp paper towels.
4. Microwave the potatoes at high for about 6 minutes, then rearrange them and microwave for another 6 minutes (or until done).
5. Let stand for 2 minutes.
6. Split the potatoes open lengthwise in half; scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
7. Reserve the shells, set aside the pulp.
8. In a small frying pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
9. Add the garlic; saute for about 30 seconds.
10. Add the milk; bring to a simmer.
11. Pour the milk mixture over the potato pulp.
12. Add the ham, 1/4 cup cheese and the remaining ingredients; mix well.
13. Stuff the potato shells with the mixture.
14. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup cheese.
15. Bake at 500° for about 8 minutes (or until the cheese begins to brown).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 254 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g fiber

Read the rest of this entry »

Weight Watchers Cheesecake Squares recipe
Makes 16 squares

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup M&M or Smarties candies
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar, granulated
1/3 cup sugar, brown packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the walnuts and flour; mix well.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press the remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 8″ square pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
6. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla; using an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until well blended.
7. Add the egg; mix well.
8. Layer 1/2 cup of the Smarties or M&M candies over the crust; top with the cream cheese mixture.
9. Combine the remaining candy and reserved crumb mixture; mix well.
10. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
12. Let cool completely before serving.

WW POINTS for one square: 5
Nutritional information for one square: 217 calories, 13.6g fat, 0.7g fiber

Read the rest of this entry »

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fromage recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Butter a shallow baking dish.
3. Break the cauliflower into bite-size pieces and cook for about 10 minutes (until still slightly firm).
4. Drain and rinse the cauliflower under cold water.
5. Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan.
6. Add the garlic and cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
7. Stir in the breadcrumbs, nutmeg and pepper.
8. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes (until the mixture thickens).
9. Spoon over the cauliflower.
10. Sprinkle with cheese.
11. Bake for about 15 minutes (or until the cheese is melted and bubbly).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 216 calories, 15.8g fat, 3.9g fiber

Read the rest of this entry »

Weight Watchers Japanese Vegetable Pancakes recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1/2 small green cabbage (3-4 cups), shredded
3 stalks celery, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 egg, beaten
2 cups whole wheat flour or white flour (you may need a bit more)
1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
water
1/2 cup left over chicken or fish (optional)

Preparation
1. Mix together the vegetables.
2. Mix together the remaining ingredients to form a smooth batter.
3. Mix the vegetables in the batter - the mixture should be of a consistency that you can spoon the patties on to the skillet.
4. On a heated skillet sprayed with oil, drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 3 tablespoons for each pattie).
5. On medium heat, brown well the patties on one side, then flip and brown on the other side.
6. Serve hot or cold.

WW POINTS per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 381 calories, 7.9g fat, 10.6g fiber

Read the rest of this entry »

Weight Watchers Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup brown rice
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In a baking dish, mix all ingredients (except the Cheddar cheese.
3. Cover with foil and bake for about 1- 1 1/4 hour.
4. Remove the foil, add the Cheddar cheese and bake for about 20 more minutes.

One serving is approximately 80 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 222 calories, 5.7g fat, 8.2g fiber

Read the rest of this entry »