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Rice Pilaf

February 27, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Rice Pilaf is a delectable one-pot wonder boasting fluffy, toasted rice cooked with onions and frozen mixed vegetables in chicken stock. This flavorful and simple side dish is perfect alongside grilled chicken to baked fish. 


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Servings
8 1 cup
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8 1 cup
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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
8 1 cup
Servings
8 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 cups brown long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock – no salt added
  • 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans, peas)
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Servings: 1 cup
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat add the olive oil, rice, onion, and garlic. Stir around in the pan until the rice is toasted and onion is softened.
  3. Next, add the chicken stock and mixed vegetables to the pan. Bring this to a boil. Once at a boil then turn down to a low simmer and cover pan. Continue to cook for 30 minutes.
  4. After cooking for 30 minutes, turn off the heat and leave pan covered for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Use a fork to fluff the rice. Stir in the pecans and serve.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Stock – No Salt Added may contain added sugars

1 cup serving of Rice Pilaf includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1% DV Added Sugars

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brown rice, main dish, one pot, pilaf

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

February 3, 2023 by odessa.keenan

These Spicy Salmon Cups are just enough heat to complement the deliciously seasoned salmon. Score major points making at home, and double up when you pack for lunch the next day.

Make healthier substitutions when it comes to your sushi rolls – see our recommendations here.


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6 2 cup servings
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6 2 cup servings
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6 2 cup servings
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6 2 cup servings
Ingredients
Cups
  • 1 pound fresh salmon skin removed and cubed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 nori sheets (seaweed wraps)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sticky sushi rice cooked
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Toppings
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash hands and clean the prep area.
  2. Remove skin from salmon and cut into cubed bitesize pieces. Place salmon in a large bowl adding olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and zest. Mix well.
  3. Cut nori seaweed sheets into 4 equal squares, and set aside.
  4. Using a measuring spoon, place 2 Tablespoons of rice in the middle of a nori square.
  5. Gently push down rice and nori sheet into an individual cup of a nonstick muffin pan. (tip: Use a little olive oil on your fingers to evenly press down sticky rice. The edges for the nori sheet will stand up along the edge.)
  6. Evenly distribute the salmon mixture into the 12 muffin pan cups.
  7. Insert the pan into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
  9. Top with avocado, cucumber, jalapenos, and spicy sauce.
  10. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes in a 400 degrees preheated oven.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: salmon, Seafood, sushi

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

January 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl is packed full of hearty plant-based proteins.


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Servings
6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup green lentils dry
  • 1/2 cup quinoa dry
  • 15 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno seeds removed, diced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro for garnish
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  3. Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  4. .Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
  5. Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
  6. Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: lentil, quinoa, vegetable, Vegetarian

Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup

December 12, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

CREAMY + CHEESY – You don’t want to miss out on this loaded potato soup. It’s full of protein and creamy enough to satisfy your cravings!


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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
12 2 cup servings
Servings
12 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 6 cup russet potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun creole seasoning
  • 4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Brown ground beef with yellow onion in a dutch oven or soup pot. Remove from pan and reserve for later.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to pot, bring to a boil, and cook potatoes until soft.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add cooked ground beef, milk, ½ cup of shredded cheese, and ¼ cup of green onion.
  7. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  8. Serve garnished with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, fall, ground beef, main dish, soup, soups

Butternut Squash Soup

November 29, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Warm up the holiday season with a sweet, spicy, veggie-packed soup that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Butternut Squash Soup will be your family’s new favorite recipe!


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Ingredients
  • 1 4 pound butternut squash rind and seeds removed, cubed
  • 2 cups red bell pepper remove seeds and chop into wedges
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled peeled, chopped into cubes
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic
  • 2 stalks stalks celery
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable broth fat free, low sodium
  • 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Preheat oven to 400º.
  3. Prepare the vegetables as directed.
  4. On a large sheet pan add the butternut squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Mix vegetables, olive oil, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  5. In a large pot, melt butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until translucent.
  7. Add cumin, Italian seasoning, and cayenne, and cook another minute.
  8. Add the roasted vegetables and vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Blend soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Add Greek yogurt and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, soup, soups, vegetable, Vegetarian, winter squash, winter vegetable

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