Weight Watchers Loaded Zucchini Bake

Weight Watchers Loaded Zucchini Bake

Servings: 6 (as a side dish)

Ingredients:

• 3-4 Medium-sized zucchini
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1/2 White onion
• Bacon (use a lower-fat or turkey bacon for a lighter option)
• 1 Block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (use reduced-fat cheddar for fewer SmartPoints)
• Grated parmesan cheese (use reduced-fat if available)
• Olive oil (for misting)
• 1/2 stick of butter (or use a butter substitute)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• Oregano (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175°C).
2. On low heat, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Use a lower-fat or turkey bacon for a lighter version.
3. Slice the zucchini, onion, and tomato.
4. In a 9×13 baking dish, evenly layer zucchini until the bottom of the dish is covered.
5. Drizzle zucchini with a touch of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
6. Place several small pats of butter (4-5) on top of the zucchini.
7. Next, layer with 1/4 of the sliced onion, and then layer with one sliced tomato.
8. Once the bacon is fully cooked, crumble it.
9. Add a layer of crumbled bacon on top of the vegetable layers.
10. Sprinkle the bacon with an even layer of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Consider using reduced-fat cheddar cheese for fewer SmartPoints.
11. Complete the same layers as listed once more.
12. Top the final layer of shredded sharp cheddar cheese with grated parmesan cheese.
13. Sprinkle with oregano.
14. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (per serving, as a side dish):

• Calories: Approximately 220
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 8g
• Protein: Approximately 10g
• Fat: Approximately 16g
• Saturated Fat: Approximately 9g
• Cholesterol: Approximately 45mg
• Sodium: Approximately 310mg
• Fiber: Approximately 2g
• Sugar: Approximately 4g
• Vitamin A: Approximately 800IU
• Vitamin C: Approximately 30mg
• Calcium: Approximately 230mg
• Iron: Approximately 1mg

Weight Watchers SmartPoints per Serving:

• Blue Plan: Approximately 7 SmartPoints per serving
• Green Plan: Approximately 7 SmartPoints per serving
• Purple Plan: Approximately 7 SmartPoints per serving

Please note that SmartPoints values may vary based on the specific brands and ingredients you use. For the most accurate SmartPoints value, it’s recommended to use the Weight Watchers app or website to input the specific ingredients you use in your recipe. Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Loaded Zucchini Bake!