Weight Watchers Garlic Knots are a satisfying and mouthwatering Italian dish. These knots are a wise choice for people who are on the Weight Watchers program or who just want to eat tasty cuisine with wholesome nutrition. They are designed to satiate your carb needs while also supporting wellness aims. These knots are warm, soft, and flavored with rich garlic and herbs. You can make these knots with simple and low-fat items. These Weight Watchers Garlic Knots usually have three Smart Points per serving for those counting points.
You can prepare the delicious knots by following the steps stated below.
STATS
- Course: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: Twenty-three minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: Thirteen minutes
- Method: Baking
EQUIPMENT
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- One spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone pastry brush
- Serving dish
INGREDIENTS
- Reduced-fat pizza dough: 1 can, about 1 lb of whole wheat pizza dough
- Three garlic cloves, crushed
- One-fourth cup of grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup
- One tsp of dried oregano
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
- One tbsp of olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Warm the shallow oven to 375 degrees F to make these knots.
- Next, flatten the pizza dough with a rolling pin until it is one-fourth of an inch thick.
- Then, slice the pizza dough into long pieces like rope.
- The rope size should be 3/ 4 inches long and one inch wide.
- After that, arrange each strip in a knot.
- Now, shift the knots to a baking tray covered with a baking sheet.
- Put aside the knots for a while.
- Next, add dried oregano, salt, grated low-fat Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic cloves, and black pepper to a bowl.
- Now, stir all spices or seasonings with a spoon.
- With a silicone pastry brush, spread the olive oil over the knots.
- Next, add garlic and parmesan cheese mixture over the knots.
- Bake the knots for 11 to 16 minutes or until they are yellow (golden) and cooked well.
- The crispy and garlicky flavor of Weight Watchers Garlic Knots is ready.
- Shift the baked knots to a beautiful dish and serve them with any sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair these knots with low-point, tasty, and homemade marinara sauce.
- Enjoy the tasty knots with hearty Italian-inspired salad, such as Caprese salad.
- A plate of Fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti pairs well with these knots.
- Serve it with garlic-infused dips and grilled/sautéed vegetables.
- Homemade meatballs or a bowl of hot minestrone soup pair well with these knots.
- Accompany these garlic knots with homemade pizza.
TIPS
- Choose premium-quality and whole wheat pizza dough.
- Utilize fresh garlic to make these tempting knots.
- Balance the garlic flavor with other seasonings. Avoid overuse of garlic; otherwise, the knots will be tasteless or bitter.
- Improve the taste of this dish by using herbs and spices.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can save the leftover knots in a sealed dish and refrigerate them for 8 to 10 days.
Freezer:
- After baking, we will put aside the baking tray to cook these knots. Then, shift the chilled knots to a freezer-safe container and freeze them for 60 to 90 days.
Reheating:
- Chilled garlic knots can be reheated in a microwave.
FAQs
How should I form the garlic knots?
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The pizza dough is rolled into long strips and then tied into a simple knot.
Can we prepare these knots in an air fryer?
- Yes, you can utilize an air fryer to make these knots. It is a fast and handy option.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Person Serving: 2 garlic knots
Servings 6 to 8
Total Calories 140 kcal
Carbohydrates 24 g
Protein 3 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 3.5 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 250 mg
Each serving of the garlic knots has three (3) Weight Watchers points.