WeightWatchers Roasted Pumpkin Bites Recipe

These pumpkin bites are great as an autumnal party dish. The sweet pumpkin, tangy balsamic vinegar and hot chili powder give this dish a very interesting combination of flavors.

It’s the perfect appetizer for Halloween or Thanksgiving, but you can also eat these bites as vegetable side to a roast.

Weight Watchers Roasted Pumpkin Bites recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs fresh pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons good quality olive oil

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Spray an oven proof baking dish with non-stick cooking spray (or you can butter the baking dish if you prefer).
3. In a bowl, mix the garlic, Herbes de Provence, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, Balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
4. Add the pumpkin and toss well to coat.
5. Set pumpkin in the baking dish.
6. Place baking dish in the center of a pre-warmed oven 20-25 minutes; after 10 minutes coat the pumpkin with any additional coating left in the bowl.
7. Once roasted, pierce with toothpicks and serve.

How many Weight Watchers points in roasted pumpkin bites recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 175 calories, 14.1g fat, 1.9g fiber

Originally posted 2007-11-10 12:49:07.