Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Weight Watchers 0 Points Recipes

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop tough ends off asparagus. Boil asparagus just until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. (Or microwave asparagus about 2 to 3 minutes.)
• Plunge asparagus into a large bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking; drain and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle tomatoes over top.
• In a cup, stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese and serve. Yields 1/4 of asparagus per serving.

ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER (WEIGHT WATCHERS 0 POINTS)

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.
• Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain and place on a serving platter.
• While asparagus cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.
• Pour balsamic butter over asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.

WEIGHT WATCHERS ROASTED VEGETABLES - 0 POINTS!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450ºF. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
• Arrange peppers, squash, zucchini, onion and artichokes on prepared baking sheets, flesh side up, and coat vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with thyme, salt and black pepper.
• Roast until vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.