Weight Watchers-Friendly Sweet Potato with Mushrooms and Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese (or fat-free)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until tender.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the pan. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are browned and tender.
  4. Mix Cream Cheese: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the reduced-fat cream cheese until well combined.
  5. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Cut the baked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and gently mash the insides with a fork.
  6. Assemble: Top each sweet potato half with the mushroom and cream cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.

Weight Watchers Points:

  • Sweet potatoes (2 medium): 6 points
  • Reduced-fat cream cheese (2 tablespoons): 2 points
  • Olive oil (1 teaspoon): 1 point
  • Mushrooms, garlic, thyme, parsley: 0 points

Total for 2 servings: 9 points
Points per serving (1 stuffed sweet potato half): 4.5 points (rounded to 5 points for easy tracking)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 4g

Tips and Variations:

  • Cheese Alternatives: Use fat-free cream cheese to reduce points further.
  • Additional Vegetables: Add spinach or kale to the mushroom mixture for extra nutrients.
  • Herbs: Swap thyme for rosemary or oregano for different flavors.
  • Protein Boost: Add cooked chicken breast or tofu to the mushroom mixture for a higher protein meal.

Benefits:

Low in Points: A satisfying, low-point meal suitable for Weight Watchers plans

High in Fiber: Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, aiding digestion.

Nutrient-Rich: This dish provides essential vitamins like A and C.

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