Serves: 2
WW Points: ~4–5 points per serving (depending on brand of rice and amount of oil used)
🧂 Ingredients
For the Garlic Parmesan Zucchini:
- 2–3 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds — 0 points
- 1 tsp olive oil (or use olive oil spray generously) — 1 point
- 2 cloves garlic, minced — 0 points
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese — 2 points
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning — 0 points
- Salt and pepper to taste — 0 points
- Optional: chopped parsley — 0 points
For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice for 0 points!) — 3 points for brown rice / 0 for cauliflower rice
- ¾ cup steamed broccoli florets — 0 points
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or splash of low-sodium soy sauce — 0 points
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
Cook rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Steam broccoli until tender, about 4–6 minutes. - Roast the Zucchini:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss zucchini with olive oil (or spray), garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Roast for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges. - Assemble Your Bowl:
Add rice or cauliflower rice to a bowl.
Top with roasted zucchini and steamed broccoli.
Garnish with parsley or crushed red pepper if you like a little kick.
💡 WW Tips
- Use olive oil spray instead of 2 tbsp oil — it saves you 5+ points easily!
- Swap regular rice for cauliflower rice for a 0-point base.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein without adding many points.
⚖️ WW Points Breakdown (per serving):
- Olive oil (1 tsp): 1 point
- Parmesan cheese (2 tbsp): 2 points
- Brown rice (½ cup): 2 points
➡️ Total: ~4–5 points per serving
(0–2 points if using cauliflower rice!)
