This Weight Watchers–friendly cabbage recipe is light, nourishing, and designed to keep you full for long periods without using many daily points. Cabbage is naturally low-calorie, high in fiber, and excellent for digestive health — all helpful for overall weight control. This dish is flavorful, hearty, and perfect for meal prep, especially when you want a comforting meal that supports healthy eating habits.
This stew-style recipe is packed with vegetables, uses lean protein options, and relies on seasonings rather than fats or oils, keeping SmartPoints very low. Because it is water-rich and fiber-dense, it helps the stomach feel fuller, which can reduce overeating throughout the day.
🧾 INGREDIENTS (Serves 6)
Vegetables
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Optional WW-Friendly Protein Add-Ins
(Still low in SmartPoints)
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 cup firm tofu cubes
- 1 cup cooked beans (1–2 points depending on type)
🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Prepare All Vegetables
Chop cabbage into medium pieces.
Slice carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, and mince garlic.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics (Optional for More Flavor)
Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper to a pot with 2–3 tablespoons water.
Cook on medium heat until softened.
(Water sauté keeps the recipe nearly zero points.)
3️⃣ Add Remaining Vegetables
Add carrots, celery, cabbage, spinach or kale.
Stir well to combine.
4️⃣ Pour in Liquids
Add broth and canned tomatoes with juices.
Stir everything together.
5️⃣ Add Seasonings
Mix in paprika, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and chili flakes.
Taste the broth to adjust flavor.
6️⃣ Simmer the Stew
Bring to a boil.
Then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7️⃣ Add Optional Protein
If using chicken, turkey, tofu, or beans, stir them in now.
Simmer 5 more minutes to warm through.
8️⃣ Finish with Freshness
Stir in lemon juice.
This brightens flavor and adds a fresh, clean taste.
9️⃣ Serve Hot
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper.
🔟 Store for Meal Prep
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
The flavor becomes richer each day.
📊 NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)
Approximate values
- Calories: 80–110
- Protein: 3–10g (depending on protein added)
- Carbs: 14g
- Fat: 0–1g
- Fiber: 4–6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Low-Calorie: YES
- High-Fiber: YES
- WW-Friendly: YES
💙 WW SMARTPOINTS (Per Serving)
Without protein: 0–1 SmartPoint
With lean protein added: 2–3 SmartPoints
⭐ WHY THIS RECIPE SUPPORTS WEIGHT LOSS
- High fiber keeps you full
- Very low calorie density
- Broth-based, low-fat cooking
- Helps reduce snacking
- Zero or extremely low SmartPoints
- Nutrient-dense ingredients
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
- Pair with grilled chicken breast
- Serve with a small salad
- Add zucchini noodles for a noodle-soup version
- Enjoy as a light lunch or dinner
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