Weight Watchers Recipes

This is a wonderful recipe for anyone who can’t eat sugar. These muffins have a nice light texture and are very tasty - you could even not notice they have no sugar in them!

If you like to experiment, try using some other dried fruits too (like dried apricots, dried cherries or dried apples).

Weight Watchers Sugarless Dried Fruit Muffins recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped prunes
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, cut in pieces
1 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease and flour 12 muffin cups.
3. Combine the water, raisins, dates and prunes in a saucepan over medium high heat.
4. Boil for about 5 minutes (until the water is absorbed), then remove from heat, add the butter pieces and stir until the butter is melted.
5. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
6. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
7. Mix in the walnuts (if using) and blend into the fruit mixture.
8. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups (2/3 to 3/4 full).
9. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean).

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 195 calories, 8.7g fat, 2.2g fiber

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This simple recipe has an excellent taste. The fresh tomatoes and the basil add such a nice flavor to the fish!

Weight Watchers Tomato and Basil Baked Fish recipe
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, flounder or turbot)
1-2 fresh summer tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4-1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 fresh basil leaf, shredded
1/2 cup scallions, minced
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
fish seasoning, to taste

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Add the tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish.
3. Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry.
4. Sprinkle salt, pepper and fish seasoning (if using) to taste on both sides of the fish, and lay the fillets in the baking dish.
5. On a cutting board, chop the basil and mince the scallions.
6. Add the breadcrumbs to the pile of fresh herbs and chop roughly.
7. Top the fish fillets with the herb and breadcrumb mixture, then add the fresh tomato slices on top.
8. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes (or until the fish is cooked through).

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 191 calories, 2.6g fat, 1.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Horseradish recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup light butter
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (optional)
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise or fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparation
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sugar and onion; saute for about 10 minutes (or until caramelized).
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar (if using).
4. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes (or until tender).
6. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan.
7. Add the milk and 3 tablespoons butter; mash to the desired consistency.
8. Cook for about 2 minutes (or until thoroughly heated through), stirring constantly.
9. In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk until blended.
10. Add the caramelized onion mixture and Dijon mustard mixture to the potato mixture, stirring to combine, and serve

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 218 calories, 5.4g fat, 4.1g fiber

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Weight Watchers Delicious Hummus recipe
Makes 7 servings

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon tamari
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. In a food processor, puree the garlic, onion, lemon juice, tamari, vinegar and curry powder (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add half of the tahini and half of the chickpeas and blend until smooth.
3. Add the remaining tahini and chickpeas and blend coarsely (so that the mixture is chunky).
4. Toast the sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden, shaking the pan or stirring constantly to avoid burning.
5. Add the toasted sesame seeds and parsley to the hummus and stir to blend.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with toasted pita wedges or fresh vegetables.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 204 calories, 9.1g fat, 5.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces beef stock or broth
1 cup finely chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

Preparation
1. In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onions, celery and carrot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the rinsed lentils, water and beef stock.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes (or until the lentils are tender), stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomatoes (with the juice in the can) and the chopped oregano, mint (if using), salt and pepper.
5. Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 more minutes.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories, 2.8g fat, 17.6g fiber

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