Weight Watchers Recipes

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
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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