delicious, healthy Chicken Sausage & Roasted Veggie Bowl, along with an estimated Weight Watchers Points breakdown based on commonly used ingredients. This meal is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
🍲 Chicken Sausage & Roasted Veggie Bowl (WW Friendly)
⭐️ Subtitle:
“A Flavorful, Filling Bowl That’s Big on Taste & Low on Points!”
📝 Ingredients (Makes 2 servings):
🔹 Roasted Veggies:
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil (divided between servings)
Salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to taste
Optional: 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or paprika
🔹 Protein:
2 pre-cooked chicken sausages (e.g., Applegate or Al Fresco — ~3 WW points each)
🔹 Base (optional):
1/2 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa per bowl (~3–4 WW points depending on choice)
Or go zero-point with cauliflower rice or greens
🔹 Toppings (optional):
1 tsp balsamic glaze (1 WW point)
Fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon, or a spoon of fat-free Greek yogurt (0 points)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss the vegetables in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Spread veggies out on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Slice chicken sausage and either roast on a separate tray or pan-fry until golden (~8–10 minutes).
Assemble each bowl:
Add your base (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
Top with roasted veggies and sliced sausage
Drizzle optional balsamic glaze and finish with fresh herbs
🍽️ Serves: 2 bowls
🔢 WW Points Estimate (per bowl):
| Ingredient | Points (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Chicken sausage (1 link) | 3 |
| Olive oil (1/2 tbsp) | 2 |
| Roasted veggies | 0 |
| Brown rice (1/2 cup) | 3 |
| Balsamic glaze (1 tsp) | 1 (optional) |
| Total | 8–9 points (with rice & glaze) |
| 5–6 points (with cauliflower rice & no glaze) |
✅ Note: Point values may vary slightly depending on the brand of sausage, oil, or grains used. Always double-check with your WW tracker for the most accurate count!