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Southwest Bean Burrito

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious burrito is a refreshing and filling meal. You can eat the bean mixture in a burrito or add it to a bowl of steamed rice. Don’t be afraid to add a few other flavors like lime juice! Have fun with this Southwestern Bean Burrito recipe!

Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 small avocados seeded, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 8.75 ounce can unsalted kernel corn drained
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
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  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine together the black beans, corn, garlic powder, avocado, onion, and chopped tomato.
  3. If you would like to add the jalapeño and cilantro combine it with the above ingredients
  4. Set aside mixture
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  6. Cook tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning twice.
  7. Transfer tortilla to a baking pan.
  8. Place cheese and 1/8 prepared mixture on side of tortilla and fold to make burrito (You can use a toothpick to hold together).
  9. Place burrito in oven for 5-10 minutes and turn once to toast both sides until heated through and through. May broil for 3 minutes to make crispy.
  10. Serve while hot.
Recipe Notes

Southwest Bean Burrito Nutrition Facts Serving size (166g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 123 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 440 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bean, beans, burrito, burritos, canned, dinner, Heart Healthy, recipe, recipes, tex mex, Vegetarian

Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Any day is a taco day!!  These Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos are a special treat for a weekend meal. You can even double up the recipe and prep your meals for the week to come.  Don’t forget to add the fresh salsa verde and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos


Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
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Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
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Ingredients
Rub Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Taco Ingredients
  • 1 pork tenderloin about 2-3 lbs
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 sprigs cilantro finely chopped, about 2 tbsp
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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
  2. Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
  3. Put meat into bowl, rolling it in the Rub mixture until it is coated evenly.
  4. Cover the meat with wax paper or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, no longer
  5. Place the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil and fold foil to make a sealed pouch.
  6. Place tenderloin in baking dish or pan and put into oven.
  7. Bake for 2 hours or until it shreds with a fork.
  8. Transfer meat to a serving dish and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  10. Shred with fork or slice tenderloin into very thin pieces and serve hot with warm tortillas, avocados, salsa, and cilantro in separate bowls so all family members can make their own tacos
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

What better way to dress up a pound of top sirloin steak than this recipe which will leave your mouth watering for more.  Pair it up with a side of brown rice and dig in. No matter what, this scrumptious recipe will take your taste buds to the next level.   No doubt, beef is what’s for dinner!


Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry plated on a yellow plate, with a paisley napkin.
Mix It Up Stir Fry
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry plated on a yellow plate, with a paisley napkin.
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Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium, reduced fat chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound beef round steak cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 8 ounces canned water chestnuts drained
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Mix the water and the corn starch together, stirring to break up clumps.
  3. Add chicken broth and soy sauce to cornstarch mixture and set aside. Pre-heat large skillet, and lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes
  5. Remove meat from pan and set aside and keep warm.
  6. Add the broccoli flowerets and stir-fry 2 for 3 minutes. If using fresh garlic, add it to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  7. Add red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the addition of mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
  9. Return the meat to the skillet and stir in corn starch mixture.
  10. Cook and stir about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is heated and sauce is thickened.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, broccoli, dinner, Heart Healthy, mushroom, mushrooms, protein, recipe, recipes, stir fry, vegetable, vegetables

Hot Alaska Salmon Melts

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Hot Alaska Salmon Melts, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
Hot Alaska Salmon Melts
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Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can salmon boneless, skinless
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise can use canola or olive oil mayo
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 4 English muffins multi or whole grain
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
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  1. Drain salmon.
  2. Add onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.
  3. Mix well. Add half of cheddar cheese to salmon mixture.
  4. Spread on English muffin halves and place on baking sheet.
  5. Top with remaining cheese. Broil in oven for 3-4 minutes.
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Hot Alaska Salmon Melts Nutrition Facts Serving size (107g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 19 g Vitamin D 8 mcg 40 % Calcium 180 mg 15 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 247 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheese, dinner, fish, grain, Heart Healthy, lunch, melt, recipe, recipes, salmon, sandwich, sandwiches, Seafood

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Its getting a little cooler and now, it’s time for soup!  Try this easy slow cooker soup for dinner.  Just add your ingredients, set the clock and go! Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.

Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Ranch style beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kernel corn
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 ounce low sodium taco seasoning about 1/2 of one packet
  • 1/2 ounce dry ranch style dressing mix about 1/2 of one packet
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  1. Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
  2. Add to large crock pot.
  3. Clean tops of all canned goods before opening
  4. Then add other ingredients (including liquid from vegetables) to the meat mixture in the crock pot.
  5. Stir well. Simmer in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, Beef, canned, corn, crock pot, dinner, lunch, recipe, recipes, Slow Cooker, soup, taco, tacos, tex mex, vegetable, vegetables

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