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Strawberry Soup

July 21, 2015 by

Strawberry season is almost here! And if you’re like me…you just can’t wait!! This recipe is great for tart strawberries or overripe strawberries.

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
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  1. Wash strawberries and remove stem top. In a blender, add all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes

Calories 190, Calories from Fat 10, Total Fat 1g 2%, Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg 2%, sodium 45mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Sugars 35g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 10%, Iron 0%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, cold, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, soup, soups, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian, yogurt

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers are the perfect easy weeknight meal. Put this in the rotation for when you’re searching for a simple recipe. Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers, a recipe by Dinner Tonight

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6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 can unsalted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 lb extra lean ground chuck
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers
  3. Fill each bell pepper half way with water, then microwave for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, brown 1pound of ground beef with ½ cup of onion.
  5. Add the taco seasoning to the meat according to the package on the taco seasoning packet.
  6. Next, add the ½ can of diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
  7. Drain the water from the bell peppers; place the bell peppers in a loaf pan.
  8. Fill each bell pepper ¾ with the meat mixture; fill the rest of the bell pepper with cheese
  9. Pack the cheese on top of the meat mixture
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the bell peppers become tender
Recipe Notes

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers Nutrition Facts Serving size (300g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 220 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 121 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 736 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, dinner, Heart Healthy, protein, recipe, recipes, spring, vegetable, vegetables

Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this light and easy Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad. It will sure be a hit on a hot summer day! As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp consumption, however, is considered healthy for the circulatory system.


Spicy shrimp spinach salad in a blue bowl
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh or frozen medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 tsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 cups torn spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
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  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. You can do this by placing the shrimp under cool running water for no more than 20 minutes
  2. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place shrimp in a small bowl.
  4. Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning; toss to coat.
  5. Set shrimp aside.
  6. If it is going to take some time, place in refrigerator to follow food safety guidelines.
  7. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  8. Add garlic, red onion, and shrimp.
  9. Cook in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is opaque
  10. Add spinach, cook and stir about 1 minute or until spinach is just wilted. Remember, the more wilted the spinach the less vitamins and nutrients you will receive as the heat removes them.
  11. Transfer to a serving platter.
  12. Place tomatoes on top of dish to garnish and add flavor.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, frozen, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, Seafood, shrimp, spinach

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.
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Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
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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


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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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, dinner, Heart Healthy, Pork, protein, recipe, recipes, taco, tacos, tenderloin, tex mex

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