If you’re looking to replace some high Points values ingredients with ZeroPoint™ non-starchy veggies, look no further. Each of the recipes in this collection makes clever use of non-starchy veggies in ways that you may not have thought of before, seamlessly weaving them into dishes you’re probably already familiar with and love.
Breakfast Foods
Veggies and canned pumpkin purée add texture and moisture to waffles, pancakes, and more.
Burgers, Meatballs, and Meatloaf
We’ve got swaps for the meat and the buns.
Pizza
Veggies make tasty toppings but they’re also great for crusts instead of flour.
Pasta
Noodle stand-ins you can twirl with a fork or layer in lasagna.
Cream Sauces
Recipes that use puréed veggies to make deliciously rich pasta sauces.
Rice
Small bits of cauliflower and broccoli make great replacements for traditional grains.
Chips
Veggies stand-ins for the usual potato and tortilla chips.
Desserts
Add moisture or sweetness —and sometimes both!—while cutting back on sugar, butter, or oil.
Leslie Fink, MS, RD, has worked on the WeightWatchers® editorial team for more than 21 years. She plays a key role in food, recipe, and program content, as well as product partnerships and experiences.