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Dinner Tonight

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Salsa Beef & Rice

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Salsa Beef and Rice is an easy dinner to pull together, keep the ingredients on hand for your next busy weeknight!

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6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Salsa Beef & Rice
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6 1 cup servings
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Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in skillet.
  3. Drain meat.
  4. Heat cooked rice, meat mixture, corn, and salsa in skillet for 10 to 15 minutes. (Add water as needed to prevent the rice from sticking).
  5. Add cheese and heat until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
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Salsa Beef and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/4 cup (261g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 300 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 103 mg 8 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 664 mg 15 %

Minestrone Pasta

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Pasta anyone?  This delightful recipe will make dinner tonight light and carefree at your dinner table. It’s quick and perfect after a busy day in the home or at work. This dish is packed with vegetables and would make a fantastic side to your favorite protein.  Minestrone Pasta plated on a white plate.


Minestrone Pasta plated on a white plate.
Easy Minestrone Pasta
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Minestrone Pasta plated on a white plate.
Easy Minestrone Pasta
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, add carrots, bell pepper, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes.
  2. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine Italian dressing and parmesan cheese.
  3. Add pasta and dressing to vegetables mixture.
  4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes allowing flavors to combine and serve.
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Easy Egg Salad

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This egg salad is perfect for Spring time! There are just 3 simple steps to the recipe, then enjoy!

Egg salad sandwiches on a cutting board
Easy Egg Salad
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Egg salad sandwiches on a cutting board
Easy Egg Salad
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
  3. Evenly divide and spread mixture onto slices of whole wheat bread.
  4. Top with remaining slices of bread and serve immediately or cover and chill.
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Easy Egg Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 sandwich (135g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 260 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 190 mg 63 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 13 g Vitamin D 6 % Calcium 10 % Iron 10 % Potassium 4 %

Cajun Chicken

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Delicious Cajun Chicken will be sure to add flavor to your dinner! This easy protein is a great thing to add to salads or pasta!

Delicious Cajun Chicken
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4 4-6 ounces
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4 4-6 ounces
Delicious Cajun Chicken
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4 4-6 ounces
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Cajun Seasoning
Servings: 4-6 ounces
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  1. NOTE: Mix all dry ingredients; store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Wrap pan in foil leaving enough foil to cover chicken
  4. Add chicken to a bowl and coat well with spice mix.
  5. Spray sheet pan with nonstick spray and add chicken, distributing it evenly on the sheet pan.
  6. Cover chicken with foil and bake 20-25 minutes until fully cooked or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Cajun Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size Approx. 4 Ounces (145g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 80 mg 27 % Sodium 95 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 2 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 33 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 12 mg 0 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 52 mg 2 %

Couscous Chicken

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Couscous Chicken
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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes
  7. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  8. Lower the heat to medium and add the Italian dressing to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
  9. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Cook couscous according to package directions and place cooked couscous in a serving bowl.
  11. Top with the spinach, chicken, and tomato sauce mixture.
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CousCous Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size (333g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 98 mg 8 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 889 mg 20 %