Best 5 Roasted Butternut Squash Sauce 2 Weight Watcher Points Plus Recipes

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Roasted butternut squash sauce is a delectable and versatile sauce that can elevate many dishes while being mindful of your Weight Watcher points. Its natural sweetness and creamy texture make it an ideal companion to pasta, poultry, and roasted vegetables. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can create a flavorful and nutritious sauce that boasts only 2 Weight Watcher points plus per serving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS



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This is a delicious Mexican Casserole recipe with only 6.5 weight watcher points per LARGE serving! YUM! (on the new, Points Plus system of Weight Watchers, this recipe is 9 points)

Provided by dawnrshaw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kernel corn (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.
  • Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
  • Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...).
  • (Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... /.
  • Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 814.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.7

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE, 2 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS PLUS



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This recipe takes squash out of the pasta filling and turns it into a delicious, healthy, low-fat sauce.

Provided by Bolistoli

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
5 garlic cloves, large, unpeeled
12 sage leaves
1 -2 teaspoon butter or 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons sage, fresh, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat
1 cup chicken broth, fat free

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Peel and seed the squash; cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Toss the squash in the olive oil and transfer to a shallow roasting pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add sweet onion wedges and unpeeled garlic cloves to squash.
  • Roast vegetables in the oven until tender (about 40 minutes).
  • While vegetables are roasting, saute sage leaves in small amount of olive oil or butter (1 or 2 teaspoons), until crisp. Reserve.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor and puree.
  • Add chopped sage, nutmeg, cottage cheese, and chicken broth to food processor and blend.
  • Add more broth or water, if necessary to thin sauce.
  • Pour contents of food processor into a saucepan and heat through. Do not let sauce boil.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, nutmeg).
  • Add sauce to cooked pasta and garnish with crispy sage leaves.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

PUMPKIN FLUFF WW 2 POINTS PLUS



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There are few recipes for this already on Food.com but none of them are exactly like the one I have that we love. Six servings: 3 Points Plus or Eight Servings: 2 Points Plus

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 ounces pumpkin
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix, fat free, sugar-free
1/2 cup skim milk
8 ounces Cool Whip Free, thawed
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Steps:

  • Using mixer, blend pumpkin and spice with the milk and mix.
  • Fold in Cool Whip. Chill.
  • Serve with ginger snaps or vanilla wafers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 183.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.2

WEIGHT WATCHER'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAGE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Weight Watcher's Butternut Squash, Sage and Mushroom Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meg Sweetland Baker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium butternut squash, about 3 pounds total
2 sprays cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 large garlic, clove(s) chopped
1 lb mushroom, white button, wiped clean and thinly sliced
1/2 lb shiitake mushroom, stems removed and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon table salt
11 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
3 medium shallots, sliced
1/8 ounce fresh sage, chopped (use 1 tbsp)
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta, about 12 lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Cut 1 squash in half lengthwise. Peel other squash and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Coat a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray. Remove seeds from squash that was cut lengthwise and place cut side down on cookie sheet. Roast until very soft, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves. Swirl skillet to mix and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Increase temperature to high and cook, stirring often, 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cubed butternut squash; let cool.
  • Put evaporated milk, shallots, remaining 2 garlic cloves and sage in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat.
  • Scrape flesh of roasted squash halves into a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher; add milk mixture and mash to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Coat a 9 X 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Spoon half of mashed squash into bottom of pan and spread into an even layer. Top with 3 uncooked noodles (you will need to break them to make them fit) and spoon over 1 cup of mushroom-squash mixture. Top with 1/2 cup of mashed squash and repeat layers two more times ending with 1/2 cup of mashed squash.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.

WEIGHT WATCHERS (WW) ROASTED SQUASH RISOTTO



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This came from the UK version of weight watchers magazine. Its thick and creamy and satisfyingly filling. It works out at 3 points per portion (based on the British system) Adding roasted garlic (if you have any) really enhances this dish and adds to the richness of it.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

400 g butternut squash, cubed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 red onion, finely diced
200 g risotto rice
700 ml vegetable stock
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra light cream cheese
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place the squash on a tray and spray with the oil. Strip the leaves from the Rosemary and finely chop. Sprinkle over the squash and roast at 200 deg C for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a heavy based pan and spray with oil. saute the onion until soft.
  • add the rice and coat with the onion mix. Add a ladleful of stock and stir until it is absorbed. repeat this process until all the stock is used.
  • Stir the garlic, cheese, vinegar and roasted squash and serve.

Tips:

  • For a smoother sauce, peel and cube the butternut squash before roasting.
  • Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or cumin to the roasted butternut squash for a more flavorful sauce.
  • If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth or water.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, roast the butternut squash and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to make the sauce, simply reheat the squash and follow the recipe instructions.
  • Serve the roasted butternut squash sauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Roasted butternut squash sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your meals, and it's also a good source of fiber and vitamins. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this flavorful sauce in no time. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to use butternut squash, give this roasted butternut squash sauce a try.

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