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Creamy Spinach

March 10, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Don’t forget to wear your green, and eat spinach on St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy this creamy spinach as a side to any pork, beef, or chicken entrée!


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove chopped
  • 1/4 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 ounce lowfat cream cheese
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Saute spinach and chopped garlic clove in olive oil. Saute until spinach is wilted. Move spinach to a separate bowl to stop the cooking process.
  3. Add chopped shallot to the heated pan with butter. Allow the shallot to cook until translucent.
  4. Make a sauce by adding salt, pepper, milk, and cream cheese to the dish. Allow time for the sauce to simmer and thicken, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add spinach back to the pan and stir.
  6. Serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: greens, healthy side dish, leafy greens, side dish, Side Dishes, spinach

Okra Simple Roasted

June 11, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Wonder what to do that okra you’ve got growing? This is a simple roasted okra recipe to add to any meal.

 


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound okra fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Rinse okra under cool running water to remove dirt.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Trim the tough stem end of okra pod off and then slice the okra pod in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the sliced okra pods in a bowl, pour olive oil on top and stir to coat.
  5. Sprinkle seasonings on the okra pods and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread seasoned okra pods in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on personal preference of vegetable doneness.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: healthy side dish, okra, side dish, Side Dishes, summer, vegetables

Bok Choy Salad

September 5, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Our Bok Choy Salad is a delicious Asian inspired side dish, which includes a homemade vinaigrette. It’s packed with nutrients and can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes!

To learn more about nutrition aspects of bok choy visit our blog. 


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  • 4 cups bok choy chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 6 ounces dry Chow Mein noodles
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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  1. Wash and chop bok choy and green onions.
  2. Add to large mixing bowl.
  3. Break up chow Mein noodles and add to mixing bowl.
  4. Add olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and low sodium soy sauce to jar and close lid.
  5. Shake well to combine.
  6. Drizzle dressing over contents of mixing bowl.
  7. Gently toss and serve
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Bok Choy Spicy Stir Fry

September 5, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Today we are sharing some new ways to enjoy your bok choy! Try this Spicy Bok Choy Stir fry as a delicious and colorful side dish that is sure to make your kitchen smell amazing and make your taste buds happy!

To learn more about how to prepare it and why you should be eating bok choy visit our blog! 


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup shallots minced
  • 2 small heads bok choy chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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  1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium- high heat. Evenly distribute oil over the skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic and minced shallots to the skillet and heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add bok choy, red bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add low sodium soy sauce and sesame oil to the skillet coating the bok choy, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  5. Evenly distribute cayenne pepper over dish and continuously stir vegetables for an additional 2- 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  6. Serve as a side to your favorite dish or store in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
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Strawberry Cucumber Salad

June 21, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Strawberry Cucumber Salad is the perfect summer time dish to bring to any BBQ or pot luck! This dish focuses on seasonal produce, bright and refreshing flavors, and really focuses on fiber!

When thinking of the Strawberry Cucumber Salad I wanted to create a dish that was going to be a light side dish to compliment any barbecue, crawfish boil, or summer get together! This dish is easily doubled to make enough for everyone. It also uses seasonal produce which means its a cost effective side dish this summer.


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Ingredients
Salad
  • 3 large Cucumbers skin removed, chopped
  • 3 cups strawberries quartered
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fat Free feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse vegetables, fruits and herbs under cool running water before chopping.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and basil.
  3. In a small bowl or jar combine lime juice, olive oil, and honey. Whisk or shake until combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to combine. Top with feta cheese.
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Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (201g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	80					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	220	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	13	g			5	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	9	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	104	mg			8	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	257	mg			6	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, fruit salad, Salad, salads, Side Dishes, spring, strawberries, summer

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