Looking for some delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes to help you stick to your Weight Watchers plan? Look no further than these 10 tasty options!
Recipe 1: Spicy Vegetable Soup
- This spicy, bursting-with-flavour soup can be made with whatever veggies you have lurking in the crisper and pantry.
- You’ll love this recipe because it’s low in calories but high in flavour!
Ingredients:
- Broccoli
- Butternut squash
- Carrots
- Frozen green beans
- Onion
- Garlic
How To Make This recipe:
- Chop all veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and sautee onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped vegetables to the pot along with spices like cumin, paprika, chili powder.
- Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes before adding vegetable broth or water.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat; let simmer for about an hour or until vegetables are tender.
Recipe 2: Vegan Stuffed Peppers
If you’re looking for a hearty meal that’s also packed full of nutrients, these vegan stuffed peppers are perfect!
Ingredients:
- Bell peppers
- Quinoa
- Black beans
- Corn
- Diced tomatoes
How To Make This recipe:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions (usually on a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa). Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, drained black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes (with juice), diced onion & jalapeño pepper seeds removed), minced garlic cloves, oregano/taco seasoning/salt/pepper/cumin.
4.Slice off the tops of each pepper, remove seeds and membranes. - Spoon quinoa mixture into each pepper half.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Recipe 3: Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Get your protein fix with this tofu and vegetable stir-fry that’s sure to satisfy!
Ingredients:
- Firm tofu
- Carrots
- Mushrooms
- Snow peas
- Broccoli florets
How To Make This recipe:
- Place cubed tofu in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, salt & black pepper, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add canola oil (or any other vegetable oil) on it then add the cubed tofu to the skillet. Cook until browned all over.
3.Add vegetables (carrots, mushrooms, snow peas and broccoli) to the pan with a little more oil if needed; cook for around 8-10 minutes until veggies are cooked through but still crisp.al dente
4.Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Recipe 4: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
A vegetarian version of the classic shepherd’s pie made without meat but instead loaded with lentils for a tasty vegetarian option!
Ingredients:
- Green lentils
- Onion
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Carrot
How To Make This recipe:
1.Cook green lentils according to package instructions while preheating your oven up to 200°C/400°F.
2.Chop onion finely as well as mince garlic cloves along with carrots peeled & chopped whilst also having sliced button mushrooms handy too!
3.Saute onions & garlic till translucent before adding in sliced mushroom caps, stirring occasionally till softened some ten minutes later or so after which would throw diced carrots right onto it alongside herbs like thyme leaves sans stalks heated up inside butter+milk mixture until smooth.
4.Spread mashed potatoes over the top of the lentil mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe 5: Roasted Vegetable Tacos
These roasted vegetable tacos are filled with veggies, beans, and queso fresco cheese.
Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Squash
How To Make This recipe:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop red onion, zucchini & squash into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut red bell pepper into strips about a quarter inch wide
4.Place chopped vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast for around half an hour or until browned along edges whilst also flipping them halfway through cooking time like at fifteen minute mark!
5.Warm corn tortillas in skillet or microwave; fill each one with some roasted vegetables as well as cooked black beans & crumbled queso fresco cheese.
Recipe 6: Coconut Curry Vegetables
This coconut curry is loaded with healthy vegetables and makes a great weeknight dinner option!
Ingredients:
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Potato
- Onion
How To Make This recipe:
1.Saute onion for about five minutes before adding diced potato chunks followed by sliced carrots then cut cauliflower florets next.
2.Pour over vegetable broth enough just to cover all the veggies adequately but don’t add too much liquid; cook for almost twenty-five mins till soft but not mushy then finally stir in one third can coconut milk alongside green peas plus red curry paste stirring till it’s dissolved completely heating everything up while checking seasoning adjustments if necessary served hot!
Recipe 7: Quinoa Black Bean Salad
A refreshing salad loaded with protein from the black beans and healthy carbs from the quinoa grain-top it off by squeezing fresh lime juice over it for a tangy kick.
Ingredients:
- Cooked Quinoa
- Black beans
- Corn kernels
- Cherry tomatoes
How To Make This recipe:
- Mix cooked quinoa with rinsed black beans, corn kernels & halved cherry tomatoes in large mixing bowl.
2.Dress salad using olive oil and lime juice to taste.nSalad can be eaten as is or topped with your choice of herbs,nuts or shaved cheese.
Recipe 8: Caprese Stuffed Avocados
This easy-to-make stuffed avocado recipe features classic caprese salad flavors!
– You’ll love this dish because it’s a healthy source of monounsaturated fats from the avocados!
Ingredients:
- Avocado halves
- Fresh mozzarella
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil leaves
How To Make This recipe:
- Scoop out about half of an avocado flesh then have diced fresh mozzarella (or sliced bocconcini) ready along with sliced cherry tomatoes mixed together inside small stand mixer bowl; add salt/pepper/virgin olive oil over mixture perhaps even extra vinegar/balsamic vinegar if you like some tang.
- Stuff the mixture into each avocado half, sprinkle on chopped basil leaves, and serve cold.
Recipe 9: Vegan Chili
This vegan chili recipe is packed full of flavour and protein-rich veggies!
Ingredients:
- Kidney beans
- Tomato sauce
- Bell pepper
How To Make This recipe:
1.Saute onion/garlic in pot whilst stirring till softened after which stir through chopped bell peppers alongside seasoning mix made by combining cumin powder,paprika,chili powder,salt & black pepper .
2.Add tin canned kidney beans plus tomato sauce over sauted onions until heated through before simmering up to thirty minutes; serve hot topped off w/ optional toppings if desired
Recipe 10: Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are filled with a tasty spinach and mushroom mixture, making them the perfect comfort food!
Ingredients:
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Fresh baby spinach
- Sliced mushrooms
### How To Make This recipe:
1.Boil water for jumbo pasta shells then cook until al dente.
2.Blend fresh baby spinach leaves into small bits.
3.Saute sliced mushrooms in pan before adding over sauteed onions & garlic minced already; add minced spinach leaves to pancetta-mushroom mixture stirring till combined perfectly creamy texture is achieved resulting in final product of stuffing mix
4.Stuff cooked jumbo pasta shells w/ the prepared stuffing inside each one gently, place side by side on baking dish ; bake at 180°C or 350°F till heated through around twenty-five mins max; served hot.
Cooking time and temperature guidelines:
The detailed cooking time requirements vary depending on the recipe, but most recipes should take between 20 minutes to an hour to prepare from start to finish. Recipe-specific oven temperatures and heat requirements are provided within their descriptions.
My Pro-tips:
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible as they can really elevate flavour profiles of vegetarian dishes
2.Take time chopping vegetables finely or use vegetable cutter tools like mandolin slicers which could drastically reduce cooking times if used efficiently.
Seasoning Options:
Seasonings like cumin powder,paprika,chili powder,salt & black pepper are good basic seasonings that can be adjusted according to tastes preference throughout different recipes
Recipe Tips:
Some tips that might help along your culinary journey include –
– When preparing vegetables, try not to overcrowd your pan so they don’t steam instead of searing/browning properly .
-Make sure you have all ingredients dethawed /chopped ready-to-go prior starting any veggie-focused recipe.
-If making vegetarian dishes like curries, try masala-based seasonings to achieve natural browning in ingredients for extra flavour.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe:
Some suggested tools for preparing these delicious recipes include sharp chef knives or mandolin slicers when cutting veggies super finely.
To sum Up:
These 10 Delicious Vegetarian Weight Watchers Recipes are perfect meals for anyone who wants to enjoy healthy and tasty food while sticking with a weight loss plan. From spicy vegetable soup and lentil shepherd’s pie to roasted vegetable tacos and quinoa black bean salad, there is a recipe here for everyone. With easy-to-follow instructions, basic seasoning options and cooking temperature guidelines included – these delightful vegetarian dishes can be cooked in no time!
FAQs
Q1. Are these vegetarian recipes suitable for Weight Watchers?
A: Yes, all of the recipes featured in this article are both vegetarian and Weight Watchers-friendly! They utilize low calorie and nutrient-dense ingredients to create healthy, balanced meals that can help support weight loss goals.
Q2. Can I customize the serving sizes on these vegetarian Weight Watchers recipes?
A: Absolutely! These recipes provide a suggested serving size with corresponding SmartPoints values based on the specific ingredient amounts used. However, you can easily adjust the serving size according to your appetite or family size while still tracking SmartPoints values per serving accurately.
Q3. What kind of cuisine does this recipe collection include?
A: This recipe collection includes a variety of cuisines from around the world such as Mexican, Italian, Indian and more; all featuring plant-based proteins like legumes and tofu prepared in interesting ways along with fresh vegetables to make satisfying meals full of flavor without sacrificing nutrition or taste!
