WW Herb & Lemon Ribs

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The WW Herb & Lemon Ribs are soft, juicy, and have fresh flavors. These ribs are free from the use of oil, which in turn helps in keeping track of your WW points in your diet plan. When we are using no oil in the recipe for WW Herb & Lemon Ribs, the ribs bake slowly to maintain their softness. In this amazing WW-friendly dish, herbs give a good taste, whereas the lemon brings brightness to the dish. Make this dish in about one hour and fifteen minutes, approximately. This recipe is a perfect option for Weight Watchers because it contains trimmed ribs, spices, and no oil. Even though this dish is a lighter version of the classic ribs dish, it is still delicious.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 260 kcal
  • Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
  • Serving size: 1 rib portion
  • Cook time: 1 hour
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Knife
  • Brush
  • Small whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Foil
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 500 g pork ribs (fat trimmed)
  • 1½ tsp dried oregano
  • One teaspoon thyme (dried)
  • Two tablespoons of water
  • One tsp onion powder
  • One teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • Lemon slices
  • Two tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PORK RIBS:

  • We make use of trimmed pork ribs so that it is not heavy and become a light option for Weight Watchers. Make use of chicken drumsticks for substitution.

LEMON JUICE:

  • Lemon juice not only includes a fresh taste, but it also adds brightness to the ribs. Use lime juice as a substitute option.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • The ribs get a rich flavor with the use of garlic powder. Use fresh garlic for an alternative option.

LEMON ZEST:

  • The zest of the lemon does not include calories. You can exclude this ingredient if you desire.

ONION POWDER:

  • When we add onion powder to the ribs, it provides a sweet taste. Finely grated fresh onion is another option.

HERBS:

  • Herbs help provide a fresh feeling to the dish. You can consider the use of mixed Italian seasoning as a substitute.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • Black pepper is useful in adding heat to the ribs. You can consider reducing the amount of black pepper if you require a mild flavor.

WATER:

  • Rather than using oil for attaching the herbs onto the ribs, we utilize water that lowers the WW points. Vegetable broth is an alternative option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the oven to 180°C.
  2. Place foil on a baking tray.
  3. To exclude excess fat, trim the ribs.
  4. Then mix garlic & onion powder and lemon juice & zest in a bowl.
  5. Also include thyme, parsley, oregano, water, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Mix properly till the herbs are completely wet.
  7. Apply this mixture over the ribs.
  8. Make sure that you cover the ribs evenly from all sides.
  9. Over the tray, put the ribs.
  10. Cover the ribs with foil.
  11. Bake for forty-five minutes.
  12. Take off the foil cover.
  13. Then bake again for 15 minutes till ribs are crispy and slightly golden.
  14. Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can serve the tasty ribs with steamed broccoli.
  • Consider serving this dish with a salad as well.
  • Baked potatoes or mashed potatoes are also a suggestion.
  • To make it a fulfilling meal, serve it with rice.

TIPS:

  • Make use of fresh lemon juice to get the best taste of ribs.
  • We can immerse the ribs in the marinade for one hour to make them more flavorful.
  • Make sure to use trimmed ribs to have low points for Weight Watchers.
  • Add chili flakes to include some spice.
  • Cover the ribs with foil if you want soft ribs.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Inside an enclosed container, store the cooked ribs for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Inside freezer-friendly bags, you can store the ribs for about two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this dish without using lemon?

  • Rather than lemon, make use of a mixture of vinegar and water.

Will we grill these ribs?

  • Yes, you could grill these ribs after they get baked.

Can I make use of meat without bones?

  • You can consider making it without bones, but check the ribs after twenty-five minutes, since cooking time will be different.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 260 kcal
Net carbs: 3 grams
Total carbs: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 25 grams
Calcium: 20 grams
Iron: 1.3 grams
Vitamin A: 10 IU
Sodium: 410 grams
Serving size: 1 rib portion
Potassium: 300 grams
Serving: 4
Weight Watcher Points: 6-7 points