Weight Watchers Recipes

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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Weight Watchers Oatmeal-Pecan Bread recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups bread flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons yeast

Preparation
1. Place the ingredients in the bread machine, in the order given.
2. Select the Sweet or Basic/White option.
3. Use medium or light crust.
4. After the bread is done, cool it on a wire rack.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 195 calories, 6.1g fat, 1.8g fiber

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Weight Watchers Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup brown rice
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In a baking dish, mix all ingredients (except the Cheddar cheese.
3. Cover with foil and bake for about 1- 1 1/4 hour.
4. Remove the foil, add the Cheddar cheese and bake for about 20 more minutes.

One serving is approximately 80 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 222 calories, 5.7g fat, 8.2g fiber

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Weight Watchers Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2-2 lbs large shrimp
1 teaspoon minced chili, or to taste
3 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
salt, to taste

Preparation
1. Start a charcoal or gas grill.
2. The heat should be medium-hot and the rack no more than 4 inches from the heat source.
3. Peel and devein the shrimp (optional).
4. Combine the chili, sugar, lime juice and Thai fish sauce.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
6. Lightly salt the shrimp, then grill them for about 2 minutes on each side.
7. Divide the sauce among 4 bowls and serve as a dip for the shrimp.

One serving is approximately 200 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 202 calories, 3g fat, 0.1g fiber

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