Vegetarian

How to cook shishito peppers The first time I had shishito peppers in a restaurant, I immediately needed to learn how to cook shishito peppers at home.  If you’ve ever wondered how to cook shishito peppers, this quick and easy recipe is for you.  These pan blistered shishito peppers are tossed in a savory Asian sauce made with soy, rice vinegar and sesame oil.  It’s...

Silken Tofu Pudding If I didn’t make this silken tofu pudding myself, I would never guess that there is tofu in it.  While I am known for my Weight Watchers recipes, this dessert is 9 Weight Watchers points.  However, it’s only 238 calories per serving, so I am enjoy this without any guilt. The base of this recipe is not mine.  Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen is...

Sticky Tofu If you’ve never fallen in love with tofu before, this just might be the recipe to change your mind. Sticky tofu is everything you didn’t know you were missing: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a glossy sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s bold, balanced, and seriously addictive. I love serving it...

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars These peanut butter banana oat bars, described by Hannah, are the perfect balance between banana bread and chewy granola bars.  And they are sweet enough for her!  Coming in at only 5 Weight Watchers points per bar and only 183 calories, I am in love. For the record, I am a salty girl, not a sweet girl.  Not to say...

Breakfast Cookies My twin sister and I have been trying to recreate Weight Watchers friendly breakfast cookies after we bought Baker’s Breakfast Cookies nearly 25 years ago.  While these aren’t exactly it, it’s the closest I’ve gotten to a good breakfast cookie that doesn’t blow your Weight Watchers budget.  Each cookie is only 2 Weight Watchers points! Trying to reduce the WW points in a...

Easy Waffle Recipe Growing up I don’t remember having waffles.  But if my mom had this easy waffle recipe maybe that would have been a different story!  Maybe a waffle maker was too expensive, or just another gadget that wouldn’t fit in our tiny kitchen.  My twin sister Jennifer eats waffles at least three times a week.  For me they are a once a month...

Tofu Katsu If you have been leary on trying tofu, please try this Tofu Katsu!  Light, crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside.  The sesame slaw is the perfect accompaniment to this tofu, and the drizzle of Ying’s sauce mixed with chili crisp is just the icing on the cake. Is tofu good for you? Tofu is a nutritious and versatile plant-based protein that...

Crispy Zucchini Fries As of the date of this publication, I realize that potatoes are zero points and you can make zero Weight Watchers point fries, but fun fact:  I love zucchini as much or more than I do potatoes!  These crispy zucchini fries are crunchy, taste great even at room temperature and the zero point tzatziki sauce recipe below is the perfect dipping sauce. ...

Soy Glazed Delicata Squash Recipe My love of delicata squash continues!  Looking for a low Weight Watchers point side dish?  This soy glazed delicata squash recipe is it!  My friend Morgan had her first Friendsgiving at her house over the weekend, and said it was going to be “Asian” themed.  Love!  As I was wondering what to make, my eyes glanced over at my veggie...

Crispy Delicata Squash Rings Dare I say these crispy delicata squash rings may be my new favorite delicata squash recipe?!  The squash is slightly fork tender, the Parmesan cheese is crispy and I ate the whole plate by myself.  Best part?  Only TWO Weight Watchers points!   How do you know when it is ready to eat? Delicata squash is ready to eat when the following...