Dinner Tonight

Dinner Tonight

Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Texas

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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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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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 %

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops

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If you are not a fan of pork chops, you can filet a chicken breast and use the same stuffing recipe. Enjoy!

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops recipe, 4 stuffed pork chops plated on a white plate, ready to serve.
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops
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4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops recipe, 4 stuffed pork chops plated on a white plate, ready to serve.
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops
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4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
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4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
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  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir in the stuffing mix, corn, pimientos, cumin, and pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by making a horizontal slice almost to the bone; fill with stuffing.
  4. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Place in a baking dish.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until meat juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  7. Discard toothpicks before serving.
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Corn Stuffed Pork Chops Nutrition Facts Serving size (179g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 13 g 17 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 210 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 68 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 472 mg 10 %