ZeroPoint cheat sheet: non-starchy vegetables
All your top questions about non-starchy veggies, answered
Last updated February 20, 2023
“Zero” usually means “nothing.” But at WeightWatchers®, ZeroPoint® foods are everything! We rely on non-starchy veggies to bulk out many recipes and meals, and use them as part of super simple snacks.
What counts as a “non-starchy vegetable”?
Do the veggies have to be fresh and/or raw?
Nope. They can be cooked or raw, fresh or frozen, or even canned (as long as there’s no added oil or sugar).
Why should I eat non-starchy vegetables?
Beyond the fact that they’re delicious and nutritious, and there’s a huge variety of them, here’s a major one: They help add volume to your meals without adding any Points.
Some of Our Fave Non-Starchy Veggie-Heavy Recipes
2
Mexican vegetable soup with salsa verde
#Easy20 MIN
3
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
#Easy15 MIN
2
Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
#Easy5 MIN
2
Zoodle pasta primavera
#Easy5 MIN
5
Veggie-Stuffed Collard Green Rolls
#Easy20 MIN
5
Sheet-Pan Root Vegetable & Pork Hash
#Easy25 MIN
9
Veggie Brown Rice Bowls
#Easy20 MIN
4
Grilled wedge salad with blue cheese & pecans
#Easy10 MIN
5
Vegetable Breakfast Hash with Poached Eggs
#Easy15 MIN
2
Easy Baby Corn Stir-Fry
#Easy10 MIN
8
Spaghetti Squash with Beef & Ricotta Meatballs
#Easy15 MIN