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Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Greek Leek Fritters (Prassokeftedes) recipe
Makes 20 fritters

Ingredients
2 lbs leeks, halved, washed and thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (from stale bread)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup olive oil, for frying
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 slices Canadian bacon, small diced
1/2 medium onion, small diced
2-4 tablespoons evaporated skim milk
cooking spray
1-2 tablespoon butter (optional)

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Weight Watchers Golden Squash recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Golden Squash recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Golden Squash recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
3 lbs (about 1-2) acorn or butternut squash
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
2 tablespoons lemon zest
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
fresh mint, rosemary or flat leaf parsley (optional)

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Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Bulgur Risotto with Pumpkin recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup coarse cut Bulgur wheat
1/2 lb pumpkin or winter squash, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
4-6 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Weight Watchers African Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad recipe - 1 point

Weight Watchers African Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad recipe - 1 point

Weight Watchers African Spiced Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad recipe
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
3/4 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup carrots, sliced diagonally
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

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