Name: Lemon Rice
Yield: 6 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 2 cups water; juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup almonds (sliced); 1/4 cup parsley (fresh); 1/4 teaspoon garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Rice

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this simple rice recipe that can complement almost any dish!

Lemon Rice

CourseSide Dishes

Servings

6 1/3 cup servings

Servings

6 1/3 cup servings

Lemon Rice

CourseSide Dishes

Servings

6 1/3 cup servings

Servings

6 1/3 cup servings

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup almonds sliced
1/4 cup parsley fresh
1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: 1/3 cup servings

Units:

Instructions

Make sure your area is cleaned and hands are washed.
In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add rice to boiling water and stir frequently.
Cook until done. Note: the type of rice you used will determine how long it takes to cook.
Add rice to large mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, almonds, parsley, garlic, and salt. Stir until combined and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Lemon Rice

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 Cup (133g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories 190

% Daily Value
Total Fat 6 g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 200 mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 %
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars 0 g 0 %
Protein 5 g

Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 %
Calcium 38 mg 2 %
Iron 2 mg 10 %
Potassium 107 mg 2 %

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this turkey and cranberry twist on the classic taco! Either you can brown some ground turkey or use turkey leftovers!

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

CourseFruits, Main Dish

Servings

8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa

Servings

8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

CourseFruits, Main Dish

Servings

8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa

Servings

8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa

Ingredients

Cranberry Salsa

2 cups frozen cranberries
1/2 apple seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons ginger peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Tacos

1 pound lean ground turkey (97/3)
1/2 cup low fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups lettuce shredded
1 bunch cilantro for garnish
8 corn tortillas

Servings: 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa

Units:

Instructions

Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
Add frozen cranberries, apple, jalapeno, sugar, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to a skillet on medium heat and allow ingredients to cook together.
Either use an immersion blender to blend salsa together in the pan or transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
Next, brown the ground turkey in a skillet until it reaches 165 °F.
Place ground turkey and the taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, and cilantro) in separate bowls for assembly.
On a corn tortilla place the turkey, then lettuce, then cranberry salsa, then cheese.
Top off the tacos with cilantro and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Thanksgiving Ideas

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Thanksgiving can be a really hectic day with all the family, friends, and food! Let us make it a little easier by showing you some simple side dishes and desserts that are easy and still stick with the spirit of Thanksgiving! Some of the side dishes and desserts can be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is worry about pulling them out of the fridge!

Veggie/Fruit Side Dishes:

Maple Glazed Roasted Veggies

Green Beans and Mushrooms Roasted

Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes

Parmesan Celery Salad

Zucchini Garlic Bites

Parmesan Asparagus

Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Starch Side Dishes:

Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Cornbread Fiesta Muffins

Lemon Rice

Mac N Cheese

Salads:

Broccoli Salad

Cranberry Crunch Salad

Kale Winter Salad

Desserts:

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Spice Drops

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

Lemon Cupcakes

Banana Chocolate Pudding

Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes

November 10, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This unexpected combination of a fruit and a vegetable makes for a delicious side dish! The grapes in this dish are a great way to get antioxidants and fiber in your diet.

Grape Resource

Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes

CourseFruits, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables

Servings

Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes

CourseFruits, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables

Servings

Ingredients

2 lb cauliflower florets
1/2 lb red grapes halved
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried) chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pecans chopped

Servings:

Units:

Instructions

Cut cauliflower into florets and place in large bowl.
Slice grapes and place them in the bowl with the cauliflower.
Mince garlic and chop rosemary and add to bowl with the grapes and cauliflower.
Pour olive oil over cauliflower mixture.
Toss well. Spread cauliflower mixture onto a foil lined baking sheet, add a small pinch of salt and pepper, place in the oven at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle chopped pecans across the sheet pan and continue to bake for remaining 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Parmesan Celery Salad

November 2, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This is a simple recipe that makes a great side dish for dinner! The combination of celery and pecans might seem odd but they are perfectly combined in this dish. The pecans and nuts in general are full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and the American Heart Association recommends nuts as part of a healthy dietary pattern.