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As I dip my toes back into the Weight Watchers pond, I am discovering what meals work will work for me and my family. Since WW has changed since I last followed their program I am looking for and dreaming up new recipes that will inspire me to stay on my path. Beans are now a zero point food, as is 99% fat free ground turkey, plus veggies and several other foods. I made a delicious turkey chili last week (found on Pinterest) and I decided to try my hand on creating my first recipe. I had heard about burrito bowls and I do make them often, but my challenge would be to see if I could create my own zero point burrito bowl. I deliberately did not look up any recipes from this, as I wanted to see if I could use the zero smart point food list to create my own one. WW Zero Smart Points Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls WW ) Smart Points Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls
I made black beans in my instant pot (so easy — thanks to Dextonista). Usually I would make my salsa chicken or salsa verde chicken in my instant pot, but I was running out of time. I just browned my 99% fat free ground turkey meat in my Copper Chef pan with some onions and added 1/2 a jar of mild Salsa Verde (because I was low on regular mild salsa). I let it simmer for a while. Next time I will make this in my Instant Pot first. Then I sauteed some zucchini and onions. I shredded lettuce, set out plain yogurt, and then drained a can of corn. Looks amazing, right? Here’s what I used for my bowl.
And here is my finished bowl.
Now you may say — but what about my family, they aren’t following WW?
No, my family is not planning on following WW at all. But for me, it’s the right choice.
For my family, I made rice (which only my husband ate) and then set out tortilla chips, guac and cheese. It’s really important of me to have an eating plan that I can also use for my family (even if I add some ingredients for them that I am not going to eat).
I decided I didn’t want to add any points to my bowl because I was at my limit for the day, but I totally could figure out the smart points for any ingredients I wanted.
So, ready to make this? How would you customize your bowl?
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Zero Smart Points Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls
This WW zero smart points burrito bowl is totally customizable and can be enjoyed by everyone. My family loved it.
Ingredients
- 1. 1 bag or 2 cans black beans
- 2. 1 package 99 percent fat free ground turkey
- 3. Romaine lettuce
- 4. Can of corn, drained
- 5. Mild tomato salsa
- 6. Verde salsa
- 7. 1 medium sized onion
- 8. 2 zucchinis
- 9. Plain Greek or regular yogurt
- Optional and should be counted for Smart Points (if you choose to have them or serve to your family)
- Guac
- Shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
- Rice
- Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Made black beans in your instant pot (use Detoxinista's recipe) or open a can and drain.
- Brown your 99% fat free ground turkey meat a frying pan with 1/2 of an onion and 1/2 a jar of mild Salsa Verde (because I was low on regular mild salsa). I let it simmer for a while.
- Sauteed some zucchini and the other 1/2 of the onion
- Shred lettuce, set out plain yogurt, and then drain a can of corn and set out the rest of the ingredients
- Serve and let your family make their own bowl.
Notes
If you are following WW and using smart points, make sure you add up all your smart points that are above 0 points.
https://www.themamamaven.com/easy-vegan-instant-pot-chili-0-ww-smartpoints-blue-plan
Wow, you are an amazing cook. It looks delicious and worth a try. Thank you for sharing it. Would love to try.
Been following the need WW program for over a year now and am down 46 pounds!!! I’ll send you the two point bagel recipe. WW is the best way to live life. Very sustainable. And the best plan for eating for those with heart disease or diabetes.