Quick Italian Tortellini Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushroom slices
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts
- 1/2 small red bell pepper sliced
- 4 ounces low fat Italian dressing
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Cook the tortellini al dente, according to package directions.
- Add broccoli florets and mushrooms before pasta is done (about 1 minute).
- Cook for remaining time until broccoli turns bright green and is crisp tender and the pasta is al dente (chewy to the bite).
- Drain and rinse pasta mixture under cool running water.
- Toss the pasta mixture with the artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, dressing, and oregano.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again lightly.
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Skillet Pizzas
Skillet Pizzas are the perfect easy lunch, dinner, or even snack for the pickiest people in your life! Whip these up any night of the week for a table full of smiles!
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup unsalted or low sodium tomato/pasta sauce
- 1 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned, cooked skinless chicken breast or lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomato
- Non stick cooking spray
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- Coat skillet with non-stick cooking spray and bring to medium-high heat.
- Start by toasting one tortilla in the skillet for 30 seconds and then flip to allow both sides of the tortilla to be lightly toasted.
- Add a thin layer of pasta sauce, cheese, and beef or chicken on top of tortilla.
- Allow to heat throughout.
- Remove from skillet and top with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Slice into 4 wedges and serve immediately.
- Repeat steps above to prepare the remaining 5 pizzas.
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Spicy Taco Soup
Spinach Quiche
Healthy breakfast choices can be difficult when you’re just trying to get out of the door in the mornings! Make this delicious Spinach Quiche ahead of time, reheat in the microwave and quickly get a nutritious breakfast with 3 different food groups in one sitting!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms sliced
- 1 (6 ounce) package spinach fresh
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 eggs medium to large
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- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
- Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is soft and oil is infused.
- Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until veggies are soft.
- Add Spinach to the skillet until lightly wilted.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add Spinach mixture and stir to blend.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake until eggs have set, about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes clean.
- Allow it to set up and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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