Certainly! To make a Weight Watchers-friendly version of Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Dipping Sauce, we’ll need to adjust the recipe to be lower in points. Here’s a revised version:
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
12 boiled eggs, peeled
Cajun seasoning (for sprinkling, use sparingly)
Sauce Ingredients:
1 tbsp light butter (or a butter substitute like margarine)
1 small onion, sliced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions:
Prepare Eggs:
Peel the boiled eggs and lightly sprinkle them with Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the light butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve:
Arrange the seasoned boiled eggs on a plate and serve with the warm Cajun dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information and SmartPoints:
Boiled Eggs: Each boiled egg is approximately 1 Smart Point. For 12 eggs, that totals 12 Smart Points.
Dipping Sauce:
Light butter: 1 tbsp is about 2 SmartPoints
Onion: 0 SmartPoints
Garlic and spices: 0 SmartPoints
Low-sodium vegetable broth: 0 SmartPoints
Total for Sauce: Approximately 2 SmartPoints for the entire batch. If you divide this sauce among 12 eggs, each serving of sauce is about 0.2 SmartPoints.
Overall:
12 boiled eggs: 12 SmartPoints
Sauce: Approximately 2 SmartPoints for the entire batch (0.2 SmartPoints per serving if divided evenly).
Total for 12 eggs and sauce is approximately 14 Smart Points.
Adjustments may vary based on specific brands or substitutions, so consider recalculating based on your exact ingredients if needed!