🥦🍅 Weight Watchers Creamy Baked Broccoli with Tomatoes & Kale
This Creamy Baked Broccoli with Tomatoes & Kale is a lighter, veggie-packed dish that fits perfectly into a Weight Watchers lifestyle. It’s creamy without being heavy, loaded with fiber-rich greens, and baked until bubbly and satisfying. Great as a side dish or even a light vegetarian main!
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets (steamed lightly)
- 2 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 3 tbsp light cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep veggies
- Steam broccoli until just tender.
- Lightly sauté kale in a pan with olive oil until wilted.
- Make the light cream sauce
- In the same pan, sauté garlic.
- Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Whisk in flour (or cornstarch slurry) to thicken.
- Add parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble
- Combine broccoli, kale, and tomatoes in a baking dish.
- Pour sauce over and mix gently.
- Top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and lightly golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
⚖️ Weight Watchers Notes (Approximate)
- Lower in points by using reduced-fat cheese and milk
- High in fiber from veggies = more filling
- Estimated: 3–5 WW points per serving (depends on exact brands/portions)
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes—use plant-based milk and dairy-free cheese alternatives, but flavor may vary.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Definitely! Grilled chicken breast or turkey makes it a full meal.
Q: Can I prep ahead?
A: Yes, assemble it and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Q: How do I avoid watery casserole?
A: Drain veggies well and don’t over-steam the broccoli.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: It’s best fresh, but you can freeze—just expect a softer texture after reheating.