Weight Watchers Vegetable Casserole recipe - 1 point

Weight Watchers Vegetable Casserole recipe - 1 point

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 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 Cauliflower Casserole recipe - 5 points

Eating cooked cauliflower can get very boring, very fast. But using this sauce and topping will change everything, turning the plain old boring cauliflower into a real treat!

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Casserole recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water for about 6 minutes (until crisp tender).
2. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour and salt.
4. Stir until bubbly, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes (until thick and smooth).
5. Stir in the mustard and pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
6. Melt the remaining butter, add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the casserole, then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
8. Bake at 375° F for about 20 minutes (or until bubbly and brown).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 239 calories, 16.2g fat, 3.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fromage recipe - 5 points

weight watchers cauliflower fromage recipe

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fromage recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Butter a shallow baking dish.
3. Break the cauliflower into bite-size pieces and cook for about 10 minutes (until still slightly firm).
4. Drain and rinse the cauliflower under cold water.
5. Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan.
6. Add the garlic and cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
7. Stir in the breadcrumbs, nutmeg and pepper.
8. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes (until the mixture thickens).
9. Spoon over the cauliflower.
10. Sprinkle with cheese.
11. Bake for about 15 minutes (or until the cheese is melted and bubbly).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 216 calories, 15.8g fat, 3.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole recipe - 4 points

weight watchers brown rice and lentil casserole recipe

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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