Weight Watchers Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

To make Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions Weight Watchers-friendly, we’ll need to reduce the fat and calories while keeping the dish flavorful. Here’s a revised version of the recipe along with an estimated SmartPoints value:

Weight Watchers Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

Ingredients:

• 3 sweet onions, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk for fewer calories)
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional; can be replaced with more almond milk)
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons light butter (or use a butter substitute like light margarine)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Begin the Transformation:
   Preheat your oven to 375º F (190º C). This is where the culinary magic starts.
2. Layering the Onions:
   In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread out the onion rings. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. The Roasting Process:
   Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 15 minutes until the onions soften.
4. Increasing the Heat:
   Remove the onions from the oven and increase the temperature to 450º F (230º C).
5. Creating the Creamy Symphony:
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the almond milk, white wine (if using), light butter, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble around the edges.
6. Uniting Flavors:
   Pour the creamy mixture over the pre-roasted onions. Sprinkle with reduced-fat Parmesan cheese.
7. The Final Roast:
   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and the cheese is golden brown.
8. The Grand Presentation:
   Remove the dish from the oven and serve hot.

SmartPoints Value:

Here’s an approximate breakdown for the Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions (using reduced-fat ingredients and almond milk):

• Calories per serving (1/6 of the dish): Approximately 150 calories
• Fat: 7 grams
• Protein: 7 grams
• Carbs: 15 grams

SmartPoints Value: 4 SmartPoints per serving

Notes:

• Using almond milk or skim milk and reducing the amount of butter and cheese lowers the SmartPoints value.
• The optional white wine can be replaced with more almond milk to lower points further.
• Always verify with the Weight Watchers app or website for the most accurate SmartPoints based on the exact ingredients you use.