Weight Watchers Bang Bang Broccoli
Weight Watchers Bang Bang Broccoli
Ingredients:
1 large head of broccoli (cut into florets) – 0 points
1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs – 3 points
1/4 cup flour (use whole wheat or almond flour for lower points) – 2 points (whole wheat) or 1 point (almond flour)
1 large egg – 2 points
1 tablespoon light mayo – 1 point
2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt – 0 points
1 tablespoon sriracha – 0 points
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce – 1 point
1 tablespoon lime juice – 0 points
Cooking spray – 0 points
Total points:
7 points for the whole recipe (using whole wheat flour)
6 points for the whole recipe (using almond flour)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
Prepare the coating:
In one bowl, whisk the egg.
In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and flour.
Coat the broccoli:
Dip each broccoli floret into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
Then, coat it in the panko/flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
Bake the broccoli:
Arrange the coated broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the broccoli is golden and crispy.
Prepare the bang bang sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, Greek yogurt, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice.
Serve:
Once the broccoli is crispy and golden, remove it from the oven. Drizzle or serve with the bang bang sauce for dipping.
Points Breakdown:
7 points total for the entire recipe (using whole wheat flour), which serves 4.
That’s 1.75 points per serving!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: ~100-120
Protein: ~4g
Carbs: ~15g
Fat: ~3g
Tips:
Air fryer option: You can also air fry the broccoli for about 10-12 minutes at 375°F for an even crispier result.
Low-carb swap: Using almond flour instead of whole wheat flour lowers the carb count and points.
Spice level: Adjust the sriracha and chili sauce based on your heat preference.
Benefits:
Low in points: The use of Greek yogurt and light mayo significantly reduces the points.
Packed with fiber: Broccoli is high in fiber, which helps keep you full longer.
Customizable: You can easily tweak the spice level and texture by adjusting the amount of sriracha or chili sauce and choosing different coatings like almond flour for a lower carb option.
Conclusion:
This Bang Bang Broccoli is a guilt-free snack or side that delivers big on flavor without racking up points. At 1.75 points per serving, it’s a great way to satisfy your craving for something crispy and flavorful while staying within your Weight Watchers goals!