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Beef & Cauliflower

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This simple Beef & Cauliflower is a one pot meal the family will enjoy! It’s healthy and takes less than 30 minutes from assembly to table!

Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetables
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean, boneless round steak blade tenderized
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 2 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup low sodium, fat free beef broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sliced green onions with tops
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
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  1. Cut meat into bite size squares. Brown meat in canola oil about 5 minutes.
  2. Separate cauliflower into florets (about 4 cups).
  3. Add cauliflower, green pepper, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir lightly to coat vegetables with soy sauce.
  4. Cover pan and simmer until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Blend cornstarch, sugar, and beef broth and add to meat mixture with green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated and sauce is thickened.
  6. Serve over 1/2 cup brown rice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, cauliflower, dinner, fall, grain, protein, recipe, recipes, rice, steak, vegetable, vegetables

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

July 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold.  Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.


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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in half
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp shallots minced
Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
  3. Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
  4. Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, easy, grain, lunch, pasta, pea, peas, quick, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, spring, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

Grilled Eggplant

May 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

A delicious side dish for any grilling recipe!

Grilled Eggplant
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh oregano
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  1. Heat grill. Cut eggplant vertically (1/4 of an inch slices). Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side or until grill marks are present.
  2. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with dried or fresh oregano.
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Grilled Romaine Salad

May 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Zucchini Stir Fry

August 25, 2014 by Dinner Tonight

*GOOD* Stir Fry recipes are hard to come by, and we are excited to share this one with you! This recipe is very tasty and packed with flavor! Add a side of rice to complete it or try adding some chicken for added protein!

 

Zucchini Stir Fry
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 large yellow squash sliced & halved
  • 1 large zucchini sliced & halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour if needed to thicken sauce
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  1. Peel onion. Cut into a thick dice.
  2. Slice the yellow squash into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  3. Slice the zucchini into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  4. Cut the red bell pepper into a thick dice.
  5. Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown sugar and ginger.
  6. Heat the oil and garlic clove in a frying pan or stir-fry pan.
  7. Add the onion, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over medium heat. Stir until vegetables are just tender.
  8. Add the soy sauce mixture to vegetables. Stir until thickened. Add flour or corn starch if needed.
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