I find real pleasure in tracking down delectable yet nutritious meals, and the dishes from Weight Watchers fit the bill for anyone on the lookout for recipes that are both deliciously seasoned and friendly to their points budget. Today, I’m over the moon to share several of my most favorite Weight Watchers recipes, including Turkey Chili, Zucchini Lasagna, and Chicken Stir-Fry.
Join me as I nosedive into the world of these point-friendly culinary delights!
The 10 Best weight watchers recipes
1. Weight Watchers Turkey Chili
I investigate the Weight Watchers Turkey Chili, a robust, low-calorie repast that showcases ground turkey, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, and green bell pepper. Enhanced with chili powder and cumin, it is a nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
1. Brown the ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Then drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the chopped onion and green bell pepper, and the softened turkey.
3. Combine the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, and cumin in a pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 20–30 minutes, stirring now and then. Then give it a taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired before serving.
2. Weight Watchers Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken Stir Fry from Weight Watchers is a wholesome, fast dish that has you cooking up boneless, skinless chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh broccoli—a trio of healthy proteins and veggies that make a colorful, nutritious stir fry. It’s got a very-strong-for-a-stir-fry taste from low-sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, and chopped garlic.
Ingredients
Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, diced
Bell peppers (any color), sliced
Broccoli florets
Low-sodium soy sauce
Ginger, minced
Garlic, minced
Olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until it has browned and is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Minced garlic and ginger should be added to the pan and sautéed for about 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Place the sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets in the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Place the chicken and vegetables in a bowl. Pour the soy sauce, which is low in sodium, over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to make sure everything is well combined and cook for another 2 minutes. When you serve the dish, make sure it is nice and hot.
3. Weight Watchers Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini Lasagna from Weight Watchers is a healthy take on traditional lasagna. Ingredients include:
– thin strips of zucchini instead of pasta;
– low-fat ricotta cheese;
– reduced-fat mozzarella cheese;
– Italian seasonings;
– tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. The oven needs to be preheated to 375 °F (190 °C).
2. Arrange the towel on a surface and lay the zucchini slices on top. Sprinkle the slices with salt. Now let them be for about 15 minutes. This will draw out excess moisture from the zucchini that you don’t want in the final dish. After the moisture and some of the zucchini’s natural flavor have been drawn out, pat the slices dry.
3. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
4. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce, then layer with zucchini slices, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
4. Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip
The Buffalo Chicken Dip from Weight Watchers is a lighter take on a classic appetizer. Shredded chicken makes the dip hearty, but it’s the sauce and the varieties of cheese that make the dip delicious and make you want to go back for more.
The flavors blend beautifully, and even though this is certainly a party dip, it could also work as a main dish served with some crunchy veggies. Your next party could get a lot more exciting with some Buffalo Chicken Dip!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup light blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to heat up.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the following:Shredded chickenGreek yogurtCream cheeseHot sauceBlue cheese dressingMix until well blended.
3. Spread the mix into a baking dish and sprinkle at least a cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
4. In the preheated oven, bake the dip for 20-25 minutes until it is heated through and the cheese has melted and is bubbly. Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.
5. Weight Watchers Banana Pancakes
Count the Weight Watchers Banana Pancakes as a simple yet delightful breakfast. All that you will need for this recipe are very ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, fresh eggs, and a hint of vanilla.
You can assemble the pancakes in under ten minutes, and they will finish cooking in a skillet after another five. That makes for a breakfast routine that will leave you more time to lounge in your pajamas!
Ingredients
1 large ripe banana
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: A pinch of cinnamon
Cooking spray or a small amount of butter for the pan
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, take the banana and mash it until smooth. To this, add the eggs and the vanilla extract and whisk the mixture until it is well combined.
2. In another bowl, combine the ingredients of the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using).
3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together, stirring until only just incorporated. The batter will be a little lumpy.
4. Warm a non-stick frying pan or griddle on medium heat, then lightly grease with cooking spray or a pat of butter. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan. Let it cook until the top is bubbly, then flip it over and let the other side brown. Keep going until you run out of batter and also keep going if you doubled the recipe.
6. Weight Watchers Cauliflower Rice Sushi
Cauliflower rice sushi from Weight Watchers is a lighter, and just as nutritious, version of traditional sushi. Instead of rice, they use “rice” made from cauliflower.
To make it, you pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor. This is the basic recipe.
Their version includes a few twists in the ingredients.
Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, riced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 sheets nori (seaweed)
1 small cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
1. Make the cauliflower rice by chopping the cauliflower into florets; then whirr in a food processor until it resembles rice.
2. In a large skillet, riced cauliflower over medium heat until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool.
3. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a level layer of cauliflower rice over the nori. Even with the edge, just a tiny bit. ingredients
4. Place cucumber, carrot, and avocado on the cauliflower rice, before rolling tightly and cutting it into pieces small enough to fit in your mouth. Serve with soy sauce or your sauce of choice that imparts a pleasing flavor when dipped.
7. Weight Watchers Cauliflower Crust Pizza
The pizza crust, made from cauliflower, offers a healthier alternative to traditional pizza. Weight Watchers prepares the dish using the following ingredients:
• Parmesan cheese
• Low-fat mozzarella
• Eggs
• Oregano
• Garlic powder
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Divide the cauliflower into smaller flower-like structures, cook them in the steam until they’re soft but not mushy, and then in your Cuisinart or Quisinart-like device, chop them up as fine as you can—understanding that they will never be as fine as flour. And they don’t need to be.
3. Place the cauliflower on a clean towel, squeeze out as much moisture as possible, then mix with the following in a bowl: Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
4. Spread the combination onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a thin crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until well browned, then top with whatever you like and bake an additional 10-12 minutes.
8. Weight Watchers Black Bean Hummus
A rapid dish for Weight Watchers Black Bean Hummus is what I share. It is a healthy dip made from black beans, tahini, lime juice, and garlic and is perfect for those wanting a nutritious snack.
It has a quick-serving option, is quite yummy, and is very low in points. Actually, it has none!
Here are the deets:
Ingredients
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons water, for desired consistency
Instructions
1. Combine the black beans, tahini, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a food processor.
2. Purée until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
3. Add salt and pepper as needed.
4. Immediately serve or chill to combine the flavors.
9. Weight Watchers Thai Lettuce Wraps
Weight Watchers’ Thai Lettuce Wraps are a dish that can be described as fast and flavorful. They start with very lean ground chicken or turkey, and then the cooking really gets going when you add soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger (like chiming in with the thumbs-up tune) to the pan.
You want to get that chicken or turkey fully cooked and sizzling in those wonderfully strong (and largely low-calorie and low-fat) flavorings. Then you go ahead and let it cool, and put it all in very fresh leaves of lettuce.
These wraps are an extremely good way to get your protein and vegetables in for a meal.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
8 to 10 large lettuce leaves (such as butter, romaine, or iceberg)
Instructions
1. In a skillet, medium heat, the olive oil. Then it’s time to add our next two ingredients. They are minced garlic and grated ginger. And what do we do with them? We sauté them. It takes about 1 minute for these two to become fragrant. Afterward, we can proceed with our recipe.
2. Include the ground turkey (or chicken) in the skillet. Sauté until brown and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon; about 6-8 minutes.
3. Add the soy sauce and fish sauce. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to ensure the flavors are blended.
4. Present the flavored meat in the lettuce leaves, enclosing them to partake as wraps.
10. Weight Watchers Eggplant Rollatini
A light and tasty Italian dish, Weight Watchers Eggplant Rollatini features the following:
– Thinly sliced eggplant, rolled with a creamy mix of part-skim ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg, and basil
Topped with marinara sauce, the dish is satisfying and low in calories.
Ingredients
2 large eggplants, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Your oven needs to be set to 375°F (190°C) to preheat. The eggplant slices require a baking sheet and a light spray of cooking spray to prepare them for the first stage of cooking. They bake for approximately 10 minutes and should be tender and ready to use for the next part of the dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, dried basil, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Apply a light coating of the ricotta mixture to each eggplant slice, then roll up tightly. Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
4. Spread the marinara sauce over the eggplant rolls, cover them with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the rolls and bake for an additional 10 minutes. They should be good and hot—and pretty bubbling and browning—when they come out of the oven.