This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish. 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Have you ever tried an olive oil quick bread? They’re fantastic as a snack bread or as a side…
Baked Zucchini Fries with Pesto Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe
You’re going to love these! Zucchini gets transformed into healthy, crispy, golden brown baked zucchini fries with a 3-ingredient pesto yogurt dipping sauce. 113 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I knew I hit the jackpot when my self-described zucchini-hating son (M) sat in front of a plate of these baked zucchini fries and…
Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage are a breeze to make and beat any store-bought brand by a mile! Double or triple the recipe and freeze the rest. 112 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Perusing the breakfast section of the frozen food section can be adventure. Thankfully, several healthier options have popped up over the…
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….
Vegetarian Cauliflower Rice Skillet Meal
There’s so much goodness in this easy Vegetarian Cauliflower Rice Skillet Meal! One-pot dinners are lifesavers on busy weeknights and this one is no exception. 246 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Cauliflower rice skillet meals are one of the easiest and healthiest weeknight meals you can make! Really, one-pot meals in any form…
Easy Broiled Pork Chops with Zucchini Corn Salsa
These easy broiled pork chops are rubbed with a spice mixture, cooked in less than 10 minutes, then topped with a sauteed zucchini and corn salsa. 323 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that my kids are actually excited about broiled boneless pork chops. They…
Thai Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Cabbage
A family favorite! This light Thai Noodle Soup recipe has a ton of flavor and comes together in under 25 minutes. Packed with shrimp and vegetables. This Thai Noodle Soup is one of those meals that earns me a “Yes!” plus fist pump when my kids ask what we’re having for dinner. And that is…
Thai Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe with Zucchini
The flavors in this Thai Shrimp Stir Fry with Zucchini are beyond amazing! Plus, this healthy dinner comes together in about 25 minutes. This recipe hit the jackpot on every level for me! Thai-inspired (obsessed with those flavors), quick (less than 25 minutes…heck yeah!), healthy and beyond delicious. And when I say “beyond delicious”, I…
Healthy Turkey, Zucchini & Rice Casserole
Serve up this Healthy Turkey, Zucchini and Rice Casserole for an easy dinner packed with lean protein and veggies. A great make-ahead recipe option! When we lived in Utah, stealth zucchini deliveries were a real thing. I can recall several instances of opening our front door to find a bag of the green squash sitting…
Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls with Goat Cheese
These fantastic vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls with Goat Cheese are great as an appetizer or even a light lunch. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. I was alone in the kitchen when I first took a bit of these Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls, but felt…
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Bacon & Spaghetti
This Grilled Vegetable Salad with Bacon and Spaghetti is the perfect melding of flavors and textures. Great summertime salad! Thank you to Albertsons/Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. The first time I was served a green salad with pasta mixed in, I remember thinking how bizarre that was. It was in a…
Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites Recipe
These Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites are fantastic for healthy snacking or appetizers! Only 39 calories for two of these vegetarian and gluten free bites. You know those times when you’re standing in front of the fridge, door open, staring into the abyss while trying to figure out what the heck sounds good enough to curb…
Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls {Vegan}
These delicious vegan Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls are a fantastic way to work a healthy dose of vegetables and protein into your day! February has been the month of cauliflower recipes in our house. It all started a couple of weeks ago when we were heading to my son’s soccer game. If a game lands…
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,…
Greek Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Turkey zucchini meatballs are not only healthy, but the addition of Greek-style flavors makes them a delicious weeknight meal that your family will love. 229 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP What’s the deal with meatballs? No matter how I make them – with salmon, teriyaki-style or meatless – my family loves them. And…
Pesto Zucchini Noodles Recipe with Chicken Sausage
Pesto zucchini noodles, with a dose of chicken sausage, are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite pasta dish without all of the carbs. 205 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There is one dish, and one dish only, that my family deems worthy of the first night’s dinner on a…
Make-Ahead Baked Eggs with Zucchini & Gruyere Cheese
Make ahead baked eggs are fantastic for a no muss, no fuss vegetarian brunch on the weekend. Plus, sneak in your veggies first thing in the day! 195 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP During the week, I’m more than content with a simple breakfast. That usually consists of my favorite yogurt parfait, a…
Thai Chickpea Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipe
This Thai zucchini noodle salad tastes fantastic and get a hit of protein from a handful of chickpeas. It’s the perfect, healthy summertime salad! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this recipe with you. There’s no good reason for it, but there has been a spiralizer sitting in…
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 Thai Vegetable Tacos Recipe
Grilled vegetable tacos (vegan and gluten free) are completely irresistible and satisfying when tossed in a light peanut sauce and topped with avocado slices. If “Thai” is somewhere in the recipe title, I’d lay down good money that my family will love it. Whether it’s this Thai Chicken Salad (I can’t stop making and eating…