Weight Watchers Recipes

Here’s a quick and easy way to add great flavor to simple green beans. If you don’t have shallots, replace them with scallions or red onions.

Weight Watchers Green Beans with Caramelized Shallot Butter recipe

Ingredients
2 lbs (about 10 cups) green beans, trimmed
1 cup sliced shallots
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Here’s a sweet and spicy carrot side dish. The fruit juice is important to cut the spiciness, so don’t forget about it!

Weight Watchers Jamaican Carrots recipe

Ingredients
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange or pineapple juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste

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A lovely vegetable casserole that even meat lovers or picky eaters will enjoy!

Weight Watchers Vegetable Casserole recipe

Ingredients
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 celery ribs, sliced with top leaves
1 cup acorn squash, cubed
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 apple, cubed
1 cup onion, sliced
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Mushrooms recipe

Ingredients
1 lb mushrooms, cleaned
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
salt and pepper, to taste

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Here’s a very easy recipe for pickled onions. You can put these in sandwiches, or use them to “add life” to any dish.

Weight Watchers Pickled Red Onions recipe
Makes 5 servings

Ingredients
2 large red onions
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
5-6 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

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