41 Tasty ways to boost the flavor of low Points®-value foods
Add tons of flavor for 0 Points® by adding...
Chopped scallions or red onion
Fresh herbs
Dried herbs
Reduced sodium soy sauce
Pickled jalapeno peppers
Unsweetened pickles or other pickled vegetables
Capers
Lemon, lime or orange zest
Lemon or lime juice
Hot sauce
Mustard
Fat-free salsa
Vinegar
Vanilla or almond extract
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Other ways to enhance your meals...
Drizzle grilled fruit with balsamic vinegar.
Add lime juice to guacamole to keep it from browning and give great flavor.
Top yogurt with lime or lemon zest for a pop of flavor.
Replace mayo with vinegar in tuna salad.
Flavor potato salad with vinegar and grainy mustard.
Chop pickled vegetables to use as a relish for sandwiches.
Liven up tacos with pickled onions.
And if you're ready to spend some Points, try adding these for a flavor that's...
Savory:
Toasted sesame oil (1 tsp)
Barbecue sauce (1 Tbsp)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 Tbsp)
Teriyaki sauce (2 Tbsp)
Olives (9 large)
Sweet:
Dried cranberries (1 Tbsp)
Sweetened shredded coconut (1 Tbsp)
Chocolate syrup (1 1/2 tsp)
Maple syrup (1 tsp)
Mango chutney (1 Tbsp)
Creamy:
Crumbled feta or goat cheese (1 Tbsp)
Sour cream (1 Tbsp)
Mashed avocado (2 Tbsp)
Plain low-fat Greek yogurt (1/3 cup)
Fat-free black bean dip (1/4 cup)
Crunchy:
Sunflower seeds (1 Tbsp)
Slivered almonds (1 Tbsp)
Peanuts (10 pieces)
Pistachios (14 pieces)
Crumbled low-fat baked tortilla chips (5 chips)