Weight Watchers Recipes

Here’s a delicious and elegant chocolate treat that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.

Instead of grated chocolate, you can also roll the truffles in coconut. They will keep for up to 2 weeks in a cool place.

Weight Watchers Italian Chocolate Truffles recipe
Makes 24 balls

Ingredients
6 ounces dark chocolate (or milk chocolate)
1 3/4 ounces grated chocolate
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons almond liqueur or orange liqueur

Preparation
1. In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate with the liqueur; stir until well blended.
2. Add the butter and stir until melted.
3. Stir in the sugar and ground almonds.
4. Leave the mixture in a cool place until firm enough to roll into balls.
5. Put the grated chocolate on a plate and roll the balls in the chocolate to coat them.
6. Put the truffles in paper candy cups and chill.

WW POINTS for one ball: 2
Nutritional information for one ball: 79 calories, 7.2g fat, 1.8g fiber

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This frittata is tasty, healthy, easy and inexpensive to make. It’s 4 WW points per serving and makes a beautiful breakfast, brunch or light dinner.

Weight Watchers Asparagus and Potato Frittata recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
4 large eggs
4 egg whites
1 lb asparagus
1 large baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the potato in saucepan and cover with water by 3 inches. Cover the pan and bring to boil over high heat; boil for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 more minutes.
4. Drain and set aside to cool.
5. In a bowl, combine the whole eggs and egg whites, three tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, milk, baking powder and salt. Mix in the potato and asparagus.
6. Heat an oven-proof nonstick pan, spray with nonstick spray and add the chopped onion.
7. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the egg mixture and reduce the heat to medium.
9. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes (until almost set).
10. Uncover the skillet and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese.
11. Transfer to the oven to cook for about 5 minutes (until browned).
12. Invert onto a plate and cut into wedges prior to serving.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 197 calories, 7.2g fat, 3.3g fiber

I love shrimp, so when I found this recipe, I knew I had to try it. It’s very fast and easy, and has a nice, subtle flavor (you can add more garlic and pepper if you want a stronger flavor).

Weight Watchers Grilled Shrimp Scampi recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper, if desired.
2. Add the shrimp; toss well to coat.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill to high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
5. Discard any of the remaining marinade.
6. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side (or until the shrimp turns opaque).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 205 calories, 11g fat, 0.1g fiber

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Nothing compares to an Italian cappuccino!

Here’s a simple way to prepare a delicious cappuccino at home. All you need is some espresso coffee, a cup of milk and some cinnamon or nutmeg.

Weight Watchers Cappuccino recipe
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
2-3 ounces brewed espresso (double shot)
1 cup milk
ground cinnamon or nutmeg, to garnish (optional)

Preparation
1. Using an espresso machine or cappuccino maker, brew 2 shots of espresso.
2. Steam 1 cup milk, generating a good amount of thick froth for crema.
3. Divide the espresso into 2 serving mugs; divide the steamed milk between the 2 as well, then top each with half of the thick foam (the ideal ratio for this would be 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk, 1/3 crema).
4. Dust with cinnamon and/or freshly grated nutmeg, if desired; serve.

WW POINTS per serving: 2
Nutritional information per serving: 78 calories, 4.5g fat, 0g fiber

Pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. It is normally used as a pasta sauce, but can also be used in vegetable or meat dishes.

This pesto sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Weight Watchers Basil Pesto recipe
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups basil
2-5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice

Preparation
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor (except the oil and lemon juice).
2. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
3. Mix well until blended.
4. Serve on pasta (or on any other dish that needs a pick-me-up).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 202 calories, 19.2g fat, 1.3g fiber

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