Weight Watcher's Onion Bloom Recipe

Name: Weight Watcher's Onion Bloom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. super-sweet onion*; 1 tsp. vegetable oil; 1/4 oz. cornflake crumbs; 1 dash ground red pepper; 1 dash seasoned salt; 1 egg white; 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream; 2 tsp. reduced-calorie mayonnaise; 1 to 2 tsp. prepared horseradish; 1/2 sm. clove garlic, finely minced

Servings: persons

1 lg. super-sweet onion*
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/4 oz. cornflake crumbs
1 dash ground red pepper
1 dash seasoned salt
1 egg white
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
2 tsp. reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 to 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
1/2 sm. clove garlic, finely minced

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Spray a 2-cup round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Trim root end of onion so that it stands upright.
4
Slice off 1/2 from top and remove peel.
5
With sharp knife, cut triangular slices to center of onion, slicing from top down and stopping 1/2-inch from bottom, working your way around onion to make several petals.
6
Place upright in microwave-safe, covered dish and drizzle evenly with oil; cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, until onion is slightly tender and petals have begun to separate.
7
In small bowl, combine cornflake crumbs, pepper and salt; set aside.
8
In medium bowl, beat egg white until foamy.
9
Dip cooked onion into beaten white, coating petals thoroughly.
10
Place in prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with cornflake crumb mixture.
11
Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
12
Dip: In small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish and garlic.
13
This may be prepared up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
14
Serve cooked onion immediately, with dip on the side.

160

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. super-sweet onion*, 1 tsp. vegetable oil, 1/4 oz. cornflake crumbs, 1 dash ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, Weight Watcher's Onion Bloom falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Weight Watcher's Onion Bloom

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