• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Dinner Tonight

Dinner Tonight

Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Texas

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Store
  • Healthy Cooking Tips
    • How To
    • Food Safety
  • Family Mealtime
  • Meet the Team
  • Events

Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

The perfect soup to add a fresh salad and whole grain bread sticks to! So zesty and delicious, a family favorite, enjoy.


Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
Votes: 1
Rating: 4
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetables
Servings
6
Servings
6
Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
Votes: 1
Rating: 4
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetables
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup uncooked, whole wheat, small shell shaped pasta
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth reduced fat and reduced sodium
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes unsalted, undrained
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Servings:
Units:
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot.
  2. Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  3. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, or swiss chard (if desired), pasta and seasonings; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  5. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, dinner, grain, pasta, pastas, protein, recipe, recipes, soup, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

If you are not a fan of pork chops, you can filet a chicken breast and use the same stuffing recipe. Enjoy!

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops recipe, 4 stuffed pork chops plated on a white plate, ready to serve.
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops recipe, 4 stuffed pork chops plated on a white plate, ready to serve.
Corn Stuffed Pork Chops
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen, thaw if frozen
  • 1 cup chicken stuffing mix low sodium
  • 2 tbsp canned, diced pimentos
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 4 ounce extra lean pork chops
Servings:
Units:
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir in the stuffing mix, corn, pimientos, cumin, and pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by making a horizontal slice almost to the bone; fill with stuffing.
  4. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Place in a baking dish.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until meat juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  7. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Recipe Notes

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops Nutrition Facts Serving size (179g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 13 g 17 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 210 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 68 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 472 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: corn, dinner, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, Pork, protein, recipe, recipes, vegetable, vegetables

Black Bean Casserole

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Chicken & Black Bean Casserole is the perfect healthy comfort food for chilly evenings!


Black Bean Casserole
Votes: 1
Rating: 4
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Black Bean Casserole
Votes: 1
Rating: 4
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can no salt black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken breast
  • 4 large green onions sliced
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup shredded, reduced fat Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 2 (7 inch) corn tortillas torn into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Servings:
Units:
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place beans in large bowl; partially mash with potato masher.
  3. Add chicken, green onions, salsa, tomato and cumin; mix well.
  4. Spoon 1 1/3 cups mixture into 9-inch round glass baking dish; top with 1/2 cup cheese.
  5. Arrange 1/2 of tortillas over mixture.
  6. Repeat layering with 1 1/3 cups bean mixture, remaining tortillas.
  7. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven, uncover and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  8. Return to oven and continue to bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven and top with cilantro.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, bean, beans, casserole, casseroles, Chicken, dinner, recipe, recipes

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to make healthier quesadillas? Check out our black bean and spinach quesadillas recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!


Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned, low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
Servings:
Units:
Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on medium-high heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, onions, and spinach.
  4. Heat for one to two minutes
  5. Top with another tortilla and flip quesadilla.
  6. Heat for an additional one to two minutes.
  7. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into four triangles
  8. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas to make more quesadillas.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, dinner, kid friendly, lunch, protein, quesadilla, quesadillas, recipe, recipes, school, tex mex, Vegetarian

Beef Kabobs

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try our delicious and simple Beef Kabobs. They are perfect for an outdoor meal on a beautiful day!


Beef Kabobs
Votes: 2
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
Beef Kabobs
Votes: 2
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Shopping List
This recipe is in your Shopping List
  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 pounds sirloin beef steak lean
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium medium green bell pepper cut into 20 squares
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 10 small fresh mushrooms
  • 2 small yellow squashes cut into 10 slices
  • Non stick cooking spray
Servings: skewers
Units:
Instructions
  1. Cut meat into 20 (1-inch) cubes
  2. Thread meat, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, and squash alternately onto five (12-inch) skewers.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with salt and garlic.
  4. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on medium hot grill (350° to 400°F).
  5. Place kabobs on rack and grill uncovered, turning once for 10 minutes or until beef reaches a minimum of 145 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Beef Kabobs

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 skewer (222g)
servings per container 5

Amount per serving
Calories	170					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	60	mg			20	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	6	g			2	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	4	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	22	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	39	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	669	mg			15	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, dinner, Grilling, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, mushroom, mushrooms, protein, recipe, recipes, steak, vegetable, vegetables

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Go to Next Page »

Newest Recipes

  • Green Tea Lemonade
  • Paradise Pops
  • Melon Splash Pops
  • Coconut Watermelon Zing
  • Egg Salad Veggie Wrap

Recipes to Try

  • Main Dishes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Turkey Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
  • Side Dish Recipes
  • Snack Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
  • Kid Friendly Recipes
  • All Recipes

Sign up for our newsletter to get new recipes & tips!

Sign Up Now

AgriLife Extension logo

  • Compact with Texans
  • Privacy and Security
  • Accessibility Policy
  • State Link Policy
  • Statewide Search
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Military Families
  • Risk, Fraud & Misconduct Hotline
  • Texas Homeland Security
  • Texas Veterans Portal
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Open Records/Public Information
Texas A&M University System Member