Weight Watchers Recipes

If you like pumpkin pie, you will probably love this zucchini pie as well!

Weight Watchers Zucchini Pie recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups pureed cooked zucchini
1 (9 inch) pie crust
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk, warmed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Skin the zucchini and cut it up into 1-inch chunks.
3. Microwave on high for about 9 minutes (until easily pierced with a fork), stirring once.
4. Pour off any water.
5. Puree the zucchini in the blender.
6. Mix the zucchini puree, with the honey and dry ingredients.
7. Warm the milk; add the milk and eggs to the zucchini mixture.
8. Use a hand mixer to blend well.
9. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
10. Bake in the 425° F oven for about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350° F and bake for about 40-45 more minutes longer (or until a knife inserted slightly off center comes out clean).
11. Let cool for about 2 hours and then chill in the refrigerator for several more hours, if desired.
12. Serve with whipped cream.

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This is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare chicken. It’s very quick to marinate and prepare, but tastes so good! The mint sauce is cooling and makes a nice texture/flavor contrast.

Weight Watchers Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Preparation
1. Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the salt, pepper and spices.
2. Add the chicken and turn until well coated.
3. Marinate at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, preheat the grill.
5. Stir together the remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
6. Reduce the grill to moderate heat.
7. Discard the marinade and grill the chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).
8. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
9. In a small bowl, toss together the remaining oil, shallots and mint.
10. Drizzle the chicken with the yogurt sauce and top with shallot and mint salad.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories, 11.6g fat, 1g fiber

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Eating cooked cauliflower can get very boring, very fast. But using this sauce and topping will change everything, turning the plain old boring cauliflower into a real treat!

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Casserole recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water for about 6 minutes (until crisp tender).
2. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour and salt.
4. Stir until bubbly, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes (until thick and smooth).
5. Stir in the mustard and pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
6. Melt the remaining butter, add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the casserole, then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
8. Bake at 375° F for about 20 minutes (or until bubbly and brown).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 239 calories, 16.2g fat, 3.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
3. In a bowl, stir together the cranberries, orange peel and 1/4 cup of the sugar.
4. In a larger bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and the rest of the sugar.
5. Add the orange juice, vegetable oil and eggs all at once to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
6. Fold in the sugared cranberries and chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the muffin pan, evenly dividing it between the cups.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes (or until golden brown).

WW POINTS for one muffin: 6
Nutritional information for one muffin: 259 calories, 13.1g fat, 1.5g fiber

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Weight Watchers Composed Appetizer Platter recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
3/4 lb cooked shrimp, peeled but with tails left on
1 head fresh cauliflower and 1 head fresh broccoli, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 (10 ounce) cans button mushrooms, drained
1 pint grape tomato or cherry tomatoes, washed
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives (optional)
2 cups baby carrots, washed and scraped
1/2 small red onion, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. The night before serving, place the cauliflower pieces, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, onions and olives (if using) in a large bowl.
2. Pour the dressing bottle over the vegetables and mix well.
3. Tightly cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. In the morning, add the cooked shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Combine gently but thoroughly; keep covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
5. Just before serving, drain the shrimp/vegetable mixture well and arrange attractively on a platter.
6. Arrange the hard boiled egg halves around the edge of the platter, grind some black pepper over and serve.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 236 calories, 11.7g fat, 5.4g fiber

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