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Fruity Tacos

April 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

It is time to take a fun, fresh twist on taco night. The sweet and fruity taco recipe will be a crowd-pleaser at any cookout or party. Try this healthy dessert today!


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  • CourseFruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
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4 tacos
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4 tacos
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  • CourseFruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
4 tacos
Servings
4 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup frozen mango cubed
  • 1/2 cup blueberries halved
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin Classico seasoning
  • 4 Whole Wheat Carb Balance tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons butter and margarine blend
Servings: tacos
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash and prepare fruit, combine in a bowl.
  3. Add lime juice, sprinkle with Tajin, and mix.
  4. Refrigerate fruit mixture until ready to serve.
  5. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl, set aside.
  6. Lightly butter each tortilla with the butter/margarine blend.
  7. Heat tortillas in a skillet on both sides until browned.
  8. Remove tortillas from the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Fill each tortilla with fruit mixture and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Sweet and Fruity Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 taco (174g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 188 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberry, Desserts, mango, pineapple, Snacks, strawberry, summer

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

March 13, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa is the perfect celebration of summer! This salsa is bright and fruity with a savory element making it perfect for topping grilled seafood or eating on it’s own with chips. Made even better if you have basil and mint growing in your own garden to use.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa
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4 servings
Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound strawberries tops removed and chopped
  • 2 medium peaches pitted and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Servings: servings
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries, peaches, and shallots.
  3. Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and pepper to the fruit. Stir to combine well.
  4. Add basil and mint, toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve with chips, on toasted baguettes, or to top grilled chicken or salmon*.
Recipe Notes

*Note: nutritional information is for the fruit salsa only.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (217g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	5	mg			0	%	
Total Carbohydrate	23	g			8	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	17	g					
Added Sugars	3	g			6	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	47	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	387	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: app, appetizer, balsamic, basil, fruit, mint, peach, peaches, salsa, shallot, Side Dishes, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie

July 19, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat this summer, try our Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie! Not only does this smoothie look too good to eat but it’s packed with nutrients too!

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  • CuisineBreakfast
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1 smoothie
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1 smoothie
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  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Fruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
  • CuisineBreakfast
Servings
1 smoothie
Servings
1 smoothie
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Dragon Fruit Frozen, Cubed
  • 1/2 cup mango Frozen, Cubed
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (approx. 30 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Servings: smoothie
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  1. Clean and prepare your area wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add dragon fruit, mango, almond milk, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until well combined.
  3. Once blended, serve smoothie in a cup, top with (or mix in) chia seeds, and enjoy!
  4. Note: Clean area quickly as natural dragon fruit color can stain surfaces and other areas.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, dragon fruit, mango, smoothie, snack, Snacks

Apricot & Tomato Salad

June 29, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Apricot season is short but these fruits are well worth the wait! Apricot & Tomato salad is a perfect way to get your fill of apricots this summer.


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6 1 cup servings
Servings
6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 6 apricots
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fruits under cool running water to remove dirt and debris.
  2. Slice tomatoes and apricots into bite-sized wedges and place in a large bowl.
  3. Slice the red onion into very thin strips and place them in the bowl as well.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, and mustard until smooth and combined. Pour vinegar dressing over the tomato combination and stir to evenly distribute.
  5. Top with goat cheese and almonds just before serving.
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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: apricot, healthy side dish, Side Dishes, spring, summer, tomato

Fig, Strawberry and Arugula Salad

June 21, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

This simple salad features summertime favorites such as fresh figs and strawberries, enjoy as a light lunch or as a side salad for dinner.


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2 main salads
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2 main salads
Ingredients
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 4 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced into quarters
  • 6 medium figs sliced into quarters
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped & toasted
Servings: main salads
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Rinse all fruits and vegetables under cool running water before use.
  2. Toss the arugula and balsamic vinaigrette together in a large bowl to coat evenly. Arrange the arugula in bowls.
  3. Divide the sliced strawberries and figs among your servings. Top with the toasted pecans.
  4. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Fig, Strawberry & Arugula Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 main dish salad (318g) 2 Amount per serving Calories 300 % Daily Value Total Fat 15 g 19 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 360 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 43 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 34 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 139 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 678 mg 15 %

 

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