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Best Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe

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This Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe is one of my favorites to pull out when the weather warms up outside.  Pulling out the grill for this delicious well-seasoned ribeye is a great way to add flavor to a weekend.

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One of the best things, for me, about WW FreeStyle is that I can have any food I want.  In this case, a grilled ribeye is a favorite treat during the summer months.  We fire up the grill on a regular basis, and this is ideal for making and sharing with my husband and son.  My favorite side dishes to serve with this steak are my southwest grilled cream corn and this old fashioned potato salad recipe.

Ingredients for Grilled Ribeye Steak

Ribeye Steaks
Beef  Broth
Garlic Powder
Thyme
Rosemary
Salt
Black Pepper
Small glass bowl being held above steaks filled with spices for steak marinade

Tips for Grilling Ribeye Steak

One trick I have found to keep costs lower when buying steak is to buy when on sale and package each steak individually to freeze.  The Food Saver system is perfect for this since it helps the steaks last longer in the freezer.  When we want a steak, I can just grab one and allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
ribeye steak in a ziploc bag with marinade being poured over it
  • Before freezing steaks, add this marinade to the freezer bag.  When it thaws in the refrigerator overnight, it will also be marinating the steak for you.
  • Add a sprinkle of the same spices to both sides of the steak when on the grill to add more flavor
  • To prevent burning on a grill while keeping the flavor, use a nonstick grilling liner.

2 ribeye steaks on a grill alongside whole ears of corn

More WW Friendly Grilling Recipes

If steak isn’t your favorite, don’t fret.  We have several delicious recipes for the grill with WW FreeStyle points calculated.  Check them out below and bookmark or print your favorite recipes for later!

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Best Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe
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Serves: 2-4
 
Points based on a 4 ounce serving. 6 SmartPoints per 4 ounces on WW FreeStyle Plan 11 SmartPoints per 4 ounces on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale. 8 PointsPlus per 4 ounces
Ingredients
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry rosemary
  • 2 ribeye steaks
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients except steak in a small mixing bowl and mix well.
  2. Place 1 steak into a gallon size re-sealable bag or a large dish.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over the meat.
  4. Add the remaining steak and pour the remaining marinade over the meat.
  5. Seal the bag and shake to evenly coat.
  6. Refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
  7. Preheat your grill as normal.
  8. Once the grill is ready, place steaks on the grill and discard remaining marinade.
  9. Cook to your preference of doneness.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 326 Fat: 24.5 Saturated fat: 12.2 Carbohydrates: 2.1 Sugar: .5 Sodium: 836 Fiber: 0.7 Protein: 21.6 Cholesterol: 76

Roasted Crispy Tofu and Broccoli

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This Roasted Crispy Tofu and Broccoli recipe is going to change the way you look at tofu forever!  For years I wasn’t sure if I liked tofu, but when I took a 6-month break from eating meats, it became a regular part of my diet.  Even then, I was a little uncertain about how to cook it for the best texture and flavor.  The recipe below will transform your tofu eating experience.

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Roasted Crispy Tofu and Broccoli

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To begin, when making this crispy tofu recipe you need to invest in a tofu press if you do not already have one in your kitchen.  Pressed tofu is really the only way to go when trying to get a nice crunchy or crispy texture.  The Super Tofu Press has the best overall reviews and is a mid-range price.  If you plan to cook a lot of tofu in the future, it is a great investment in your kitchen.

Note: This recipe does take a bit longer to prepare than most of our recipes.

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Ingredients Needed for Crispy Tofu and Broccoli

Firm Tofu
Soy Sauce
Red Onion
Garlic
Clementine Orange
Broccoli
Black Pepper

Tofu laying on a baking sheet ready to cook for crispy tofu and broccoli

Ingredients for Mango Sauce

Mango
Ginger
Garlic
Salt
Black Pepper

Diced mango and seasonings in a large stainless steel bowl to blend for the mango sauce that accompanies the crispy tofu and broccoli recipe

How to Make Crispy Tofu and Broccoli 

Make sure to print the recipe below and read over it before you begin.  Pressing your tofu is the first step as this will take 20-30 minutes to complete.  Once that is done you will mix the tofu with the marinade and let sit until ready to bake.  As your tofu is cooking, you’ll prepare you broccoli and the mango sauce if desired.  This can also be served with a side of rice or cauliflower rice if preferred.

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Roasted Crispy Tofu and Broccoli
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
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Serves: 4
 
Zero Points per serving on WW FreeStyle Plan 7 SmartPoints per serving on WW Beyond the Scale 8 Points Plus per serving
Ingredients
  • For Tofu & Broccoli:
  • 6oz pkg. firm tofu
  • ⅓ C. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. minced red onion
  • 1 large clove chopped garlic
  • Juice of 2 small clementines
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 C. fresh broccoli florets
  • For Mango Sauce:
  • 1 mango
  • ½” piece of ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
  1. For Tofu and Broccoli:
  2. Begin by pressing your tofu.
  3. While the tofu is being pressed, you will make the marinade.
  4. Mix together the soy sauce, red onion, garlic clove, juice of clementines, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Once your tofu has been pressed, add to marinade and set aside for 20 min.
  6. While that is sitting, preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Cut tofu into cubes and toss back into the marinade.
  8. Place onto a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning over halfway through, until golden brown
  10. While that is baking, steam the broccoli until fork-tender.
  11. For Mango Sauce:
  12. Peel and chop the mango.
  13. Peel ginger.
  14. Place into a blender and add salt and pepper.
  15. Blend until smooth.
  16. Serve on top of tofu and broccoli or as a dip on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 369 Fat: 14.5 Saturated fat: 2.1 Carbohydrates: 28 Sugar: 14.1 Sodium: 28 Fiber: 6.9 Protein: 35.6 Cholesterol: 0

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Zero Point Simple Turkey Chili Recipe

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This Simple Turkey Chili Recipe is one of my all-time favorite zero point foods on the WW FreeStyle Plan.  It is so easy to throw together in under 30-minutes.  I’ve made it dozens of times, and love the results every time.  In fact, there are never leftovers for long since everyone loves this!

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Zero Point Simple Turkey Chili Recipe

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The pictures of this recipe aren’t great, but it tastes amazing and is super easy to make.  I love that it is zero points because I can add my favorite cheese and some crackers with absolutely zero guilt.  For an amazingly simple dinner, this is going to become a family-favorite meal to add to the rotation.

If you are looking for something that freezes well, you won’t be disappointed.  This simple chili recipe is great for making in larger batches, and then you can easily separate into individual portions to put into freezer soup containers for a later date.  Just make sure you label each container with the recipe name and date it was cooked.

Tips for Making Chili in 30-Minutes

Chili is typically best when it is simmered slowly all day.  I have often made this same recipe in my Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, but sometimes you just need a fast stovetop recipe.  Below are my two most important tips to share.

  • Invest in the Freshware Vegetable Chopper.  This is one of the most amazing kitchen gadgets I have ever found.  It makes dicing onions and peppers take seconds. Plus all of the pieces are the same size, so they cook more evenly.
  • Season your ground turkey while it cooks.  I find that for a better flavor in a shorter time when cooking on the stovetop, I mix 1/4 of the seasonings into the meat as it cooks.  This imparts a flavor that cooks in longer.
Zero point turkey chili simmering on the stove ready to be served with low fat cheese and crackers

Chili cooking before adding in the last of the spices and canned tomatoes.

Way to Serve Zero Point Chili

I love making chili as an easy low-point lunch throughout the week.  Over the last year, I have discovered a few ways that I enjoy serving this chili, as well as my Chili Cheese Dip or White Bean Turkey Chili. Keeping these low in points but still delicious is a must.  My favorite methods are listed below for you to check out.

  • Cut up light string cheese and mix into the chili for that cheesy goodness without a lot of added points since most light string cheeses are only 1 SmartPoint each on the WW FreeStyle Plan.
  • Pour over baked french fries for a fun loaded fry recipe
  • Serve a cup of soup over diced lettuce with a few crumbled tortilla chips for a “taco salad”
  • Add a spoon to the top of a turkey hot dog on a low-point bun for a healthier chili dog recipe

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Zero Point Simple Turkey Chili Recipe
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Serves: 8
 
Serving Size: 1½ cups Zero Points on WW FreeStyle 3 SmartPoints on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale 5 Points Plus per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground 98% fat-free turkey breast
  • 2 cups of water or stock
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can dice tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Stovetop Directions:
  2. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper.
  3. Using a nonstick stockpot, brown ground turkey over medium heat adding ¼th of the spice mixture to meat. Continue cooking until cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Add in all other ingredients except salt and mix until well combined.
  5. Simmer over medium heat for additional 25-30 minutes
  6. Taste and add salt if desired/needed to taste.
  7. Serve with favorite chili toppings and sides
Notes
Slow Cooker Directions:
Brown ground turkey in a nonstick skillet.
Once cooked through, add to slow cooker and combine with all other ingredients except salt.
Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours.
Remove lid, taste and add in salt if needed/desired to taste.

Instant Pot Directions:
Turn Instant Pot to saute and cook ground turkey until cooked through and no longer pink making sure to stir regularly so it doesn't stick.
Add in broth or water and stir well scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.
Mix in all other ingredients except for salt, and set lid to seal.
Turn to manual pressure for 10 minutes
Once done cooking, allow to naturally pressure release for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure.
Stir well and taste. Add salt if desired or needed to taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1½ cups Calories: 204 Fat: 2.6 Saturated fat: .5 Carbohydrates: 17.4 Sugar: 2.5 Sodium: 465 Fiber: 6.1 Protein: 30.2 Cholesterol: 60

 

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe is one of those common comfort foods in the Midwest that I never enjoyed, but my husband loved.  This recipe is a great option since you don’t have to precook anything.  You can’t get any easier than that!
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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

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Tuna is currently a zero point food protein option on the WW FreeStyle plan.  That means it shows up in a lot more recipes and is often requested in our Facebook Support Group for WW Users.  Since a good tuna noodle casserole recipe sounded like something simple, I decided to share this one that is loved by my husband.

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Ingredients for Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

To get the full recipe with measurements, see the printable option at the bottom of this post. 

Pasta
Chicken Broth
Pease
Tuna
Half and Half
Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Black Pepper

Ingredients in casserole dish prior to mixing

Variations on Tuna Noodle Casserole

One of the best things about this tuna noodle casserole recipe is that it is easy to mix up what vegetables you add to the mix.  Mushrooms or frozen peas and carrots mix are both popular additions.  Some people even enjoy adding in some diced onion or celery.  No matter what you choose, this is an easy to follow casserole recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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More Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are such a great way to prepare a meal that is easy and yummy for your family.  This tuna noodle casserole recipe is sure to be a favorite in your menu in coming weeks.  Don’t forget to check out all of our other favorite recipes including some awesome casseroles linked below.

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
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Serves: 8
 
Makes 8 Servings 9 SmartPoints per serving on the WW FreeStyle Plan 10 SmartPoints per serving on the WW Beyond the Scale Plan 9 PointsPlus per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 box rotini pasta (16 ounces)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cans tuna, drained (5 ounces each)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and Pepper (1/4 each or to taste)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add pasta, broth, peas, tuna and the half and half to the pan and mix well.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, stir and re-cover with foil and return to oven until pasta is done.
  7. Uncover and remove from oven, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  8. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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This Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Recipe is a great make ahead breakfast for those who like to meal prep.  It’s simple, delicious, and easy to divide into individual portions which make it fit into WW FreeStyle meal plans easily.

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Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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I have never been a fan of regular oatmeal, but baked oatmeal is one breakfast recipe I can enjoy.  The difference in texture is just what I need to enjoy this.  As a healthy grain, oatmeal is one of those carbohydrates I don’t want to shy away from.  Instead, I like including it in things like this mixed berry baked oatmeal recipe.

Ingredients for Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal

For the full recipe, scroll to the bottom of the post. 

Rolled Oats
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Vanilla Extract
Egg
Baking Soda
Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Brown Sugar
Frozen Mixed Berries

Mixed berry baked oatmeal in glass baking dish resting on green floral napkin on wooden table

How to Make Baked Oatmeal

I prefer using an 8″x8″ baking dish for this recipe. My favorite is this Pyrex baking dish with a lid so it can just be covered and put into the fridge.  When I make this recipe in bulk, I can easily divide it into servings and put into my glass freezer storage containers.  Spraying the bottom of the pan with non-stick spray also helps a bit with making sure it is easy to spoon out of the pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and the berries are bubbling.

Note:  While you can mix all ingredients together, I do prefer the layering technique so it has warm berries and a bit of crunchy oatmeal in every bite.

Mixed berry baked oatmeal in glass baking dish resting on green floral napkin on wooden table

More Make-Ahead Breakfast Options

Baked Oatmeal is definitely a favorite easy breakfast to make ahead on the weekend and grab each morning throughout the work week.  If you have kids and work outside the home, you know that this is a must. Fast and easy doesn’t have to be things like donuts or sugar-laden cereal. This is one of our favorite recipes, but make sure to check out the ones I have linked below for even more ideas for breakfast.

Mixed berry baked oatmeal on white serving dish that is sitting on a green floral napkin on a wooden table

Weight Watchers Calculations

Makes 4 servings.

7 SmartPoints per serving on the WW FreeStyle Plan and Beyond the Scale Plan.

6 PointsPlus per serving

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Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Recipe type: Breakfast
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Serves: 4
 
7 SmartPoints per serving on WW FreeStyle Plan and Beyond the Scale Plans 6 Points Plus per serving
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups frozen mixed berries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Spray the bottom of an 8"x8" pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add in almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract and blend until oats are wet and ingredients well incorporated.
  5. Spread 2 cups frozen mixed berries across the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Top the berries with the oatmeal mixture.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees or until the top is golden brown and berries are bubbling.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 265 Fat: 4.9 Saturated fat: .9 Carbohydrates: 46.1 Sugar: 14.7 Sodium: 528 Fiber: 6.9 Protein: 7.5 Cholesterol: 41

 

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