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One Pot Lentil Soup

April 24, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Need a hearty and quick pantry staple dinner option? Look no further than our One Pot Lentil Soup! Packed with lentils, potatoes and spinach, this soup powerhouse is easy to make and a great meat-free option!   


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Servings
6 1.5 Cups
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6 1.5 Cups
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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
6 1.5 Cups
Servings
6 1.5 Cups
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic Minced
  • 1/4 Cup onion Diced
  • 1/2 Cup carrot Diced
  • 2 Stalks celery Diced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 Cup tomato sauce no salt added
  • 1 1/4 Cup Brown dry lentils
  • 14.5 Oz Canned Potatoes Drained
  • 2 Cups water
  • 2 Cups low sodium chicken broth no sugar added option
  • 1/2 Tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tsp cumin
  • 3 Cups baby spinach leaves
Servings: 1.5 Cups
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  1. In a large pot, add avocado oil. Add in the garlic, diced onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until carrots and celery are soft, stirring frequently.
  2. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils to the pot and combine with the carrot and celery mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add canned potatoes to the pot.
  4. Pour in 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth.
  5. Add in black pepper, oregano and cumin. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are cooked.
  7. With a handheld emulsion blender, briefly emulsify about ¼ of the soup in the pot while leaving the texture chunky. If using a regular blender, remove ¼ of the soup and add the blender. Blend until smooth and place back in the pot.
  8. Stir in spinach leaves into the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chicken broth, fall, lentil, one pot, onion, oregano, potatoes, soup, spinach, tomato paste, tomato sauce

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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8 1 cup
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8 1 cup
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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

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

August 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This yummy stew is packed with ingredients like kale, beans, and sausage to make it as flavorful as it is filling! Bonus, its a one-pot dish to make cleaning up a snap!


Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew
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Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew
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6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces lean turkey Italian sausage
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled & cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce unsalted white beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
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  1. Remove casings from sausage.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  3. Add Italian sausage and onion to pan, and cook until sausage browns, stirring to crumble. Drain sausage and return to pan.
  4. Stir in potatoes, beans, garlic, and chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped kale and rosemary, and cook for 4 minutes until kale wilts, stirring occasionally. Serve soup in 4–6 bowls, serving with parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, bean, beans, fall, kale, main dish, one dish meal, one pot, stew, Turkey, winter

Ravioli and Tomatoes

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Ravioli and Tomatoes is an easy weeknight pasta dish to impress even the pickiest of eaters! This kid friendly pasta dish is going to be a new family favorite!

Ravioli & Tomato recipe plated on a white pasta serving bowl.
Garden Fresh Ravioli
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Ravioli & Tomato recipe plated on a white pasta serving bowl.
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds Frozen Cheese Ravioli
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated
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  1. Cook ravioli according to the package directions, drain and return them to the pot.
  2. In a large skillet over low heat, cook together onion, garlic and broth until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes until tomatoes soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Gently toss the cooked ravioli with the tomato mixture, top with parsley.
  5. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
Recipe Notes

Ravioli and Tomatoes Nutrition Facts Serving size (142g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 90 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 76 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 313 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: frozen, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, ravioli, tomatoes, Vegetarian

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