The flavors in these vegetarian lasagna rolls are the definition of comfort food! Roasted eggplant, zucchini and mushroom give a great meaty texture and smoky flavor to this healthy dinner recipe. 185 calories and 6 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP These roasted vegetable lasagna rolls were inspired by a memory of eating out with my parents….
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
There is nothing better than the simple fresh flavors of grilled vegetables. These ones are drizzled with a garlic balsamic dressing and will be the hit of your bbq! 145 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP ‘Tis the season for grilled vegetables and we make these balsamic ones two to three times each week….
Baked Eggplant with Meat Sauce
This healthy baked eggplant recipe, with a wonderfully spiced meat sauce, will make anyone fall in love with this healthy veggie. It took me a long (!) time to appreciate eggplant dishes, and I’m probably not alone in that. It doesn’t tend to rank high on most kids’ “favorite veggies” lists. As a kid, my…
Roasted Vegetable Puttanesca Pasta
Savory, salt and briny, this wonderful Roasted Vegetable Puttanesca Pasta is easy enough for a casual night and impressive enough for company. It’s not too surprising that this is the fourth puttanesca-inspired recipe on Cookin’ Canuck. I’m a sucker for anything salty, briny with those ever-welcome “umami” flavors. It all started with puttanesca shrimp bowls,…
Grilled Pesto Vegetable Pizza Recipe
These grilled vegetable pizzas, slathered with pesto and topped with smoky, tender vegetables will keep your vegetarian guests happy all summer long! I wasn’t a very good listener the first time I made grilled pizza. It all went down at one of my cooking group’s monthly cookfests years ago and the theme was grilling. With…
Grilled Vegetable Wrap Recipe with Hummus
This easy vegan Grilled Vegetable Wrap Sandwich is made even better with a smear of hummus and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday! If I was ever struck with the urge to open up a lunchtime cafe, this grilled vegetable wrap sandwich would be the first thing on the menu. It’s…
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe with Feta, Chickpeas & Mint
“What are you going to write for your post?” my husband asked last night. “I have no idea,” I responded. But maybe that’s okay, because yesterday was a day when I just soaked in the sights and sounds of my family. It was Mother’s Day, so there was some pampering involved. A perfectly sweetened cup…
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe with Eggplant, Zucchini & Feta Cheese
I may have finally found my ultimate pasta salad. And if you are looking for a Meatless Monday vegetarian recipe, this is definitely one to add to the menu. I will never turn my back on two other favorites, one with salmon, tomatoes and an herb dressing and the other with chicken, plums and cumin…
Roasted Eggplant Recipe with Almond Butter Coconut Sauce
When you’re a kid and your parents mention eggplant, they might as well say, “We’re having fried cockroaches with beetle blood sauce for dinner.” Actually, some kids might find that more appealing than the dreaded eggplant. So, when my kids ran inside, clutching three white eggplants (though you can use any type of eggplant for…
Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Parmesan Recipe {Vegetarian}
This Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a fantastic vegetarian option for your next barbecue! And it couldn’t be easier to make. If you ever thought that grilling vegetarian-style meant nothing more than floppy vegetables and meals that left you craving more, then think again (see Ten Vegetarian Recipes for the Grill). This grilled…
Vegetarian Naan Pizza with Eggplant & Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto Recipe
When I was a kid, the only way my parents could get me to eat eggplant was to take me to a Greek restaurant and set an order of Moussaka in front of me. Maybe it was the cheesy layers, smothered in a creamy Bechamel sauce or maybe it was the hypnotic music and alluring…
Roasted Vegetable (Sweet Potato, Eggplant & Tomato) Spread or Dip Recipe
As the clock flicks past midnight tonight, summer officially turns to fall. To get myself in the proper frame of mind for this autumnal arrival, this morning I slid a baking sheet full of root and other vegetables into the oven. Sweet potatoes (or yams, as your grocery store may call them), eggplants, tomatoes, a…
Fried Eggplant Balls with Melted Mozzarella Centers Recipe (Polpette di Melanzane)
I tried to be virtuous. I could have figured out a way to bake these rather than fry them. I caved. I’m weak. What can I say? But let’s look at this another way. About 2 years ago, I was terrified of deep-frying anything – not because of the extra calories, but because of an…
Foodie Fight: Eggplant & White Wine Polenta Stacks with Fresh Basil Sauce
Update: Thanks so much to each of you that voted for my entry. I truly appreciate your support! I am very proud to say that you helped me garner the most votes from the public. However, the two guest judges chose different dishes and their votes are each worth 300. So, I came in a…