42 Weight Watchers-Friendly Recipes You’ll Devour

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42 Weight Watchers-Friendly Recipes You’ll Devour1/42 Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups salsa) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch of spice and goes so well with the flaky, tender fish. —Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/4 cup salsa : 131 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 1/2 fruit

lean meat, 1/2 fruit. *Weight Watchers, Points, PointsPlus & SmartPoints are registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. 2/42 Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings (3-1/4 cups compote) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love to eat turkey, and on hot summer days, here’s how we get our fix. For golden-brown turkey, broil for a few minutes before serving. —Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked turkey with 1/4 cup compote: 215

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch

calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. You’ve got this! Read our top tips for succeeding on Weight Watchers. 3/42 Watermelon Cups 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 7 calories,

0 fat (0 saturated fat)

0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/42 Smoky Cauliflower 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The smoked Spanish paprika gives a simple side of roasted cauliflower extra depth. This is definitely a favorite. —Juliette Mulholland, Corvallis, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Curious about

Weight Watchers Freestyle?

Weight Watchers Freestyle? We’ve got you covered. 5/42 Calico Scrambled Eggs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Calico Scrambled Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you’re short on time and scrambling to get a meal on the table, this recipe is just what you need. There’s a short ingredient list, cooking is kept to a minimum. and the green pepper and tomato makes it colorful. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 188 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 381mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium,

4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein

4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. Here are some more ideas for easy breakfast to lose weight. 6/42 Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

1 serving: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 7/42 Grilled Vegetable Platter 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the best of summer in one dish! These pretty veggies are perfect for entertaining. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness, and the easy marinade really perks up the flavor. —Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat

serving: 144 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 8/42 Cucumber Watermelon Salad 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. —Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium,

9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 9/42 Steamed Kale 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Steamed Kale Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With this good-for-you steamed kale, it’s easy to eat healthy and get out of the kitchen quick. A wonderful accompaniment to most any entree, it is packed with vitamins and is a snap to prepare. I use garlic, red pepper and balsamic vinegar for this side dish that keeps my family coming back for more! —Mary

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 61 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/42 Shakshuka 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shakshuka Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it’s been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 11/42 Zesty Marinated Shrimp 7 Reviews Zesty Marinated Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Jane

Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish

Guest, Alamosa, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp: 28 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 12/42 Pumpkin Chili 147 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don’t usually find in chili. Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish

so special

so special. Cook up a big batch and freeze some for later; it tastes even better reheated. —Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 192 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/42 Cucumber Fruit Salsa 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cucumber Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 24 servings (1/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our garden always gives us way more cucumbers and tomatoes

than we know what to do with

than we know what to do with. But we’ve learned how to handle the unexpected with a surprise of our own. This is our pretty, fresh way to use up the bounty. —Anna Davis, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 14/42 Roasted Eggplant Spread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot

on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice

on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice. —Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup spread: 84 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 15/42 Grilled Basil Chicken 2 Reviews Grilled Basil Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cinch of a marinade gives the chicken lots of Italian flavor. Serve the chicken with a tossed green salad and garlic breadsticks, or put slices on a

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