WW Points (Current System)
✅ 2 Points per burger (without cheese)
✅ 3–4 Points with cheese (depending on type used)
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Base
- 1 small head cabbage, cut into ½-inch thick slices
- Cooking spray (instead of brushing oil) — 0 points
(or 1 tsp olive oil total = +1 point for entire batch)
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey or chicken (99% lean) — 0 points
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped — 0 points
- 2 cloves garlic, minced — 0 points
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce — 0 points
- 1 egg white (instead of whole egg) — 0 points
Optional Topping
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheese — 4–6 points total
(about 1 point per burger)
Why This Version Works
Original points mainly come from:
❌ olive oil brushing
❌ higher-fat beef
❌ full egg
❌ full-fat cheese
We keep flavor and texture by:
✔ cabbage slices acting like buns
✔ lean protein = filling but low points
✔ smoked paprika for grilled flavor
✔ broiling cheese for that burger finish
You still get a real “burger” experience — just lighter.
Instructions
Step 1 — Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place cabbage slices on tray and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.
Step 2 — Make Burger Mixture
In a bowl combine:
- ground turkey/chicken
- onion
- garlic
- paprika
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt & pepper
- egg white
Mix gently until combined.
Step 3 — Assemble
Form mixture into patties and place each on a cabbage slice.
Step 4 — Bake
Bake for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Step 5 — Optional Cheese Finish
Sprinkle reduced-fat cheese on top.
Broil 3–5 minutes until melted and slightly golden.
WW Points Breakdown
- Lean meat: 0 points
- Veggies: 0 points
- Oil removed → saves points
- Cheese controlled portion
➡️ 2 Points plain | 3–4 Points with cheese
Serving Ideas (Low-Point)
- Add mustard or sugar-free ketchup (0 points)
- Serve with pickles or tomatoes
- Wrap in lettuce for extra crunch
