Do you desire to eat healthy this year and have it in your New Year’s resolution? We cannot read minds, but we know your answer is yes; because, why not? The hassle of waiting for long hours for healthy food to be done is over (at least for now). This year, you are in for the best as regards food. So, get ready as we show you 15 mouth-watering Weight Watchers meals that you can cook in at most 30 minutes without breaking a sweat. Are you ready? Let’s go!
1. Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad
Do you like succulent grilled chicken? Imagine it marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, served over tender and brittle veggies with a light vinaigrette. Amazing right? Yes! That’s how this recipe from the So Much Food Blog will make you feel. Aside from prep, it is ready in about 20 minutes, and each serving contains 7 Weight Watchers points.
2. Vegetarian Quinoa Stir-Fry
This protein-packed dish of colorful veggies is perfect both as a side dish and a main dish. If you want to spice up dinner, this dish with quinoa stir-fried to perfection and seasoned with a savory soy-ginger sauce is your go-to. With this recipe from Cookin Canuck in about 17 minutes, your food is set, and each serving contains 6 Weight Watcher points. See, absolutely perfect!
3. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
If you’re a fan of zucchini noodles, you’ll love this recipe. If you’re not, this recipe from Skinny Taste will change your mind. All you’ll need is spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in pesto and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes (a few other ingredients too). It’s just 5 Weight Watchers points. A perfect way to start the year!
4. Salmon and Asparagus Foil Pack
Does making dinner after a stressful workday have to feel like a chore? No! At just 8 Weight Watchers points, this is the perfect way to wrap up the day while keeping your points. Skinny Ms.’s recipe makes the cooking easier. You could also get creative and tweak it while keeping it healthy. Go on, give it a try!
5. Thai Turkey and Lettuce Wraps
Next up involves turkey! Who does not love lean turkey, and not just turkey, but also with a lettuce wrap? This is a great family meal. At just 4 Weight Watchers points per serving, this recipe from Sweet Peas and Saffron is perfect for your goals. Lean ground turkey mixed with spices and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves is great for eating a protein-packed diet with a low-carb option. Check it out.
6. Mango Avocado Shrimp Salsa
This juicy dish is nothing short of amazing! Do you like shrimp? When combined with ripe mango, creamy avocado, and tasty lime, it creates a refreshing and low-point salsa. At 3 Weight Watchers points, it is perfect for light meals and snacks. It’s quite easy to make. This recipe from the Evolving Table shows you how. Give it a try.
7. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
Sweet potatoes are the real deal. Their richness in protein makes them a healthy option for you. At just 6 Weight Watchers points, they’re perfect for keeping your points. This recipe from Weight Watchers simmers sweet potatoes and chickpeas in aromatic curry spices for a flavorful and wholesome meal.
8. Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
There’s always a way to give a twist to a chicken dish. When you stuff the chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil and bake it to perfection, you have this amazing dish. Learn how to make it with this recipe from Skinny Ms and you’ll never cook anything else. It’s 7 Weight Watchers points. Perfect!
9. Blackened Tilapia Tacos
Our next meal is the legendary blackened Tilapia tacos. In this dish, you’ll have spiced tilapia fillets grilled to perfection and served on corn tortillas. You could switch things up by serving with a cabbage slaw. It’s just 4 Weight Watchers points, and Carlsbad Cravings has a recipe that uses corn elotes and can guide you to cook it perfectly.
10. Mushroom and Spinach Egg White Omelet
Egg whites are the best! Fluffy egg whites filled with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. It is a great low-calorie and high-protein breakfast option. At just 2 Weight Watchers points, you eat healthy while keeping in shape. This recipe from Eat Yourself Skinny gives a step-by-step guide to cooking it. Enjoy!
11. Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp
Are you a fan of cauliflower rice? This is the perfect combo for you to stir-fry with succulent shrimp. It is nothing short of amazing! You can get creative and layer it with eggs. Anything that rocks your boat. Throw in colorful vegetables and a touch of soy sauce, and you have an alternative to traditional fried rice. The frizzled leek’s recipe will help. It has 5 Weight Watchers points.
12. Greek Yogurt Chicken Pita Wrap
Greek yogurt is absolutely perfect for Weight Watchers. You will need grilled chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, and tomatoes, wrapped in whole wheat pita. Though you can eat it anytime, it is perfect for lunch. Its entire Weight Watchers point is 6. This recipe from the Food.com blog shows you how to effortlessly make it. Trying it out is not a bad idea!
13. Lemon Chicken Zoodle Bowl
This dish right here is perfect for dinner. Zucchini noodles topped with cherry tomatoes and grilled chicken for a light and refreshing dinner. You could decide to take it a step further by tossing your zoodle in lemon-garlic juice—as you like it. It has 4 Weight Watchers points, and this recipe from Cooklist guides you on how to cook it.
14. Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Who doesn’t love Italian dishes, especially for dinner? Roasted spaghetti squash, topped with a lean turkey (or any lean meat) and Bolognese sauce, provides a satisfying feeling. At 7 Weight Watchers points, you can eat satisfactorily without losing your points. This recipe from My Sequined Life gives you a starting point to cooking it. Try it out!
15. Cabbage and Sausage
If you are thinking of that meal that the whole family can gather around the table to eat, look no further. This dish with 5 Weight Watchers points is great as the main course for dinner. The beautiful thing about this dish is that you can cook it in a single pan. If you want to learn how to make it, this recipe from Intrupix will help.
We’re always committed to helping you eat healthy while watching your points, and this year will not be an exception. So, get your pots, fry pans, fryers, utensils, and every other ingredient you need. We will inspire you; you do the cooking. Is there any dish you think you’d do differently? We always love to hear it Let us know in the comments.
