One of the toughest foods to give up when choosing to eat healthier for me has to be Chinese- I am always looking for Weight Watchers Appetizer Recipes that fit into the Chinese cuisine. It’s difficult because Chinese doesn’t easily fit into my points allowances each day. These simple Weight Watchers Vegetable Potstickers are a great addition to my meal plan that satisfy that craving while keeping me in my daily allowance. Full of vegetables and steamed instead of fried, these lovely little dumpling creations leave me satisfied and proud of myself for making good choices. Each Potsticker is only 2 points each! These are perfect as an appetizer or served with steamed rice and grilled chicken for a complete meal.
WEIGHT WATCHERS APPETIZER RECIPES: VEGETABLE POTSTICKERS
INGREDIENTS
12 Wonton Wrappers (smaller wrappers)
1 Cup Shredded Cabbage
½ Cup Finely Chopped Broccoli
½ Cup Shredded Carrots
1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
½ Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat sesame oil, cabbage, broccoli and carrots and water.
- Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Add in soy sauce, ginger, garlic and salt
- Cook for additional 5 minutes or until all vegetables are cooked through
- Remove from heat
- Place 1 tablespoon of vegetable mixture in center of small wonton wrappers.
- Pinch wrapper up on both sides making a half moon shaped dumpling. Use a bit of water around edges to help seal them if necessary.
- In large stockpot, bring 3-4 cups water to boil.
- Place steaming basket over boiling water and add potstickers in single layer.
- Cover and allow to steam for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from steamer basket and serve.
While these require a bit of prep work to make, these Weight Watchers Vegetable Potstickers are so satisfying for that Chinese craving they are worth every second spent on them. You may easily add in ground pork or shredded chicken if desired into the filling for a heartier version that can be used as an entree, just make sure to account for the added points the protein will create when figuring your daily allowance.
This Weight Watchers Appetizer Recipes makes 12 potstickers at 2 Weight Watchers Points each.
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