Weight Watchers Zero Point Recipe Idea – Weight Watchers Zero-Point Snack.
Have you heard about the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music? Did you see the behind-the-scenes Diane Sawyer special about it this past weekend?
I did. And I watched.
Only thing, it made me very emotional. I watched with tears streaming down my face. Not exactly sad tears. More like nostalgic tears.
And I realized that movies like The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz bring back memories of my sister Janet. And how if she was still here, I would have been on the phone with her all week long to talk about the special. And our favorite characters. And favorite songs. And favorite moments …
You see, watching movies was Janet and my “thing.” The two of us were couch potatoes on the weekends (which, admittedly, I still am. Or, more accurately, try to be). Growing up, we would often curl up to watch movies on a weekend night. And even when Janet moved out to start a family of her own, we continued that tradition. Not every weekend, mind you. I did try to have a social life after all. But once a month. Or every other month.
So when big, sweeping classic movies like The Sound of Music come on, I get nostalgic. And I miss my big sister …
And now you’re probably wondering what this Weight Watchers cauliflower poppers recipe has to do with The Sound of Music and my sister Janet.
Well, absolutely nothing.
The only connection is when I was editing these pictures, Kelly & Michael was on in the background. And they were interviewing Julie Andrews about the 50th anniversary …
and I started to well up again.
Source: Weight Watchers
0-Point Weight Watchers Cauliflower Poppers
Ingredients
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 1 head medium uncooked cauliflower
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2. Cut cauliflower florets into bite-sized pieces (there should be about 4 cups).
- 3. Place cut up cauliflower into a medium bowl and add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- 4. Spread cauliflower onto prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake until cauliflower is tender, but not mushy. Stir halfway through (about 10 minutes, for a total of approximately 20-minutes cooking time total).
- 5. Yields 1/2 cup per serving.
And there you have it. An easy, zero point Weight Watchers snack that will leave you wanting to climb every mountain …
So sorry. I couldn’t resist!
😉
Linda
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I have a big Sis I miss too. I like to tell stories about her with all of us four younger kids. She was misdiagnosed for over a year…and lived only three weeks when diagnosed with cancer that had spread everywhere. So I like to give myself times to just remember. Kind of go back in time and remember things. Like using our badminton rackets as windows into new places. Or sitting in an old car on the farm that didn’t run and pretending we were ordering from a drive-in hamburger place…rolling our windows down to hold our imaginary trays. I made a picture of a note she wrote to her daughter the day before…Be Happy. I love her handwriting. I see her hands. Hear her laughter. I’m sad a bit. But it’s sweet to remember. I know how that feels….she’d have loved trying this new faux popcorn. I’ll call it Julies popcorn ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. And thank you for sharing your precious memories with me (and us). I love the sitting in the old car and pretending to go to the drive through. And I love that you your made a picture of her note. I miss my sister’s handwriting too. It was so perfect, as were so many of the things she did. Truly. If she was here, she would have an amazing blog with the most amazing pictures of her beautiful home and style, and her super creative craft ideas. She was such a talent! 🙂
Wow! And I figured I was the only person watching such a fun & sweet Diane Sawyer special w/ tears streaming down my face like a big sissy-la-la! So glad Sound means so much to others out there! However I was more sentimental over the fact that I played Liesel in my high school production and can no longer sing due to Multiple Sclerosis affecting my voice. So I kind of relate to Julie’s not being able to sing anymore. Btw, thanks for the wicked yummy poppers recipe!
I’m so sad that you can’t sing any longer! I’m sure it brought great joy to you. Though, I wouldn’t know that feeling. I can’t carry a tune. I’m tone deaf and my now grown children heckle me mercilessly if I even try to hum a tune, let alone sing it! Perhaps that’s why I love Sound so much. I so envy the talent! 🙂
What great memories you have of Janet! I’ve not lost a sibling, but we lost our father at a young age. Pain is pain, no matter which family member that we have lost. You honored her by sharing this with us today!
Thank you Kelly! And I’m so sorry of your loss of your father. And you’re right. Pain is pain. And losing a family member is the most painful …
Linda
I love idea of the cauliflower with pizzazz however I’m allergic to those spices.
As to nostalgia I never had a sister many brothers but no sisters and I lived in envy of those who were blessed so if oly the bittersweet memories of missing them.
I did however have a best friend and love of my life who cheered me on. Cheefully watched Chick flicks with me. Would call just when I needed a smile. Whose great idea to cheer was an afternoon of shopping with me AND he paid for it. For 3 years he was everything good I tried to emulate. He died in a motor vehicle accident on night and the world to me became a vacuum. Flash ahead 30 yrs.. and if I hear his music or watch Christmas in Connecticut. .he’s right next to me hogging the Cheestos.
All I can say is I was blessed if only for a moment. . And take that with in all that I do. I forever want to be as kind a human or more because kindness was my friend once. Sending you all my heart felt condolences and hugs. The hills are alive… with their love♡
It sounds like you had a wonderful friend slash substitute sister there! I’m so sorry for your loss and so thankful that you shared your precious memories here with me and with all of us! A lovely tribute to a special friend! And sending condolences and hugs right back to you ….
Linda
Recipe looks good! I watched that same program with Dame Andrews…and I welled up so fast! But, that phrase…”the hills are alive with the Sound of Music”….and Julie Andrews voice, always, always gets me! 😉
Looks like there was a nation of 40 and 50 year old women weeping away last weekend! 🙂
hugging you as we eat your cauliflower poppers…on the couch, which is love since i can’t stand cauliflower. have a great weekend!
I have a feeling we are kindred couch potatoes! And there is something about you that has always reminded me of my sister Janet. Your style. Your beautiful home. Your creativity. Oh, and your fabulous hair! Janet has the best hair … 🙂 Linda
Janet would be so proud of you right now…. {{hugs}}
Thanks Kirby! I think she would have made the most awesome of bloggers!
You are wonderful…..I have the special edition” Sound of Music” set. I think I’ll watch it and have a good cry!
Thank you so much!!! And I’m jealous! I have to see if I can buy it On Demand (or Amazon Prime) so I can forever keep it in my video library! 🙂