Weight Watchers Garlic Butter Crumpets is a tasty and flavorful light meal recipe. You need only light butter, crumpets, and good-quality seasonings to prepare these tempting crumpets. Crumpets are a sort of grilled cake that goes well with a wide range of toppings because of their distinctively frothy texture. In this recipe, the garlic butter savory flavor enhances the crumpets’ texture. We can make a tasty and filling dinner while keeping track of our Weight Watchers points. The Weight Watchers Garlic Butter Crumpets are a fantastic choice for a light dinner or quick snack.
Let’s prepare this recipe with the following instructions.
STATS
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: British-inspired
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: Nine minutes
- Preparation Time: Five minutes
- Cooking Time: Four minutes
- Method: Stovetop
EQUIPMENT
- Nonstick pan
- One small bowl
- Spoon
- Serving dish
INGREDIENTS
- 6 to 8 crumpets
- Light butter 2 tbsp
- Crushed garlic clove 1
- Salt, add to taste
- Crushed black pepper adds to the flavor
Optional Items
- Parsley or chives for garnish
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Crumpets:
- These tiny, spongy cakes are ideal for soaking up butter and other toppings due to their many little spaces. You can use rice cakes or English muffins instead of crumpets.
Butter:
- Utilize light butter to minimize the points. Reduced-fat and room temperature butter work well.
Garlic:
- Utilize fresh garlic to prepare these crumpets. Replace it with good-quality garlic paste.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Take a small nonstick pan and heat it on a low flame.
- Next, shift the crumpets to the heated pan.
- Simmer them on a low heat or until they change color.
- After toasting, put aside the crumpets.
- Next, add chopped garlic, salt, light butter, and crushed black pepper to a small bowl.
- Now, stir all items with a spoon.
- Before spreading, we will taste the mixture and add more seasonings (if needed).
- Then, spread the butter mixture over the toasted crumpets with a spoon.
- Sprinkle over crushed chives or parsley.
- The instant and tasty Weight Watchers Garlic Butter Crumpets are ready.
- Shift the tasty crumpets on a serving dish and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair these toasted crumpets with spinach and feta scrambled eggs.
- Enjoy it with roasted tomato and basil soup.
- Lemon garlic grilled shrimp skewers go well with these yummy crumpets.
- Serve it with mixed green salads and smoked turkey breast.
- Red lentil soup, roast cauliflower mash, or broccoli bites pair well with these crumpets.
- Accompany it with garlic herb white fish and minced lean beef bites.
TIPS
- Opt for plain crumpets because they contain a reduced amount of points.
- Utilize a light or reduced-fat butter to save the points.
- Incorporate herbs (dried or fresh) like oregano, parsley, or chives.
- Choose fresh and minced garlic cloves.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Preserve the tasty crumpets in a covered dish and refrigerate them for 1 to 2 days.
Freezer:
- Save the extra garlic crumpets in a dish and freeze them for fifty to eighty days.
Reheating:
- We can reheat the frozen crumpets in a toaster or grill pan.
FAQs
How do crumpets with garlic butter taste?
- These crumpets have a delightful, creamy, and garlicky flavor. Additionally, their texture is soft and mildly spongy.
What other versions of garlic butter crumpets are possible?
- We can utilize different sorts of herbs, spices, or a little chili for an extra spicy sensation.
Can I replace the butter block with spray butter to save the points?
- Yes, using a light butter spray or a cooking spray with calorie control can be a lower-point choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1 butter crumpet
Servings per recipe: 6 to 8 crumpets
Total Calories 140 kcal
Carbohydrates 21 g
Sugar 1 g
Total Fat 5 g
Protein 2 g
Sodium 250 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g
The total Weight Watchers points per serving of these crumpets is only 4 (four).