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Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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If you are looking for a heart-healthy dinner for two, this meal is for you. The stuffed peppers are low in sodium yet full of flavor. The fiber and protein create a filling meal that is delicious and easy to prepare.


Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions but omit the salt.
  4. Wash the bell peppers, then remove the tops, seeds, and membranes. Place peppers, cut side up, in a loaf pan.
  5. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Onion will look translucent when ready.
  6. Add rice, black beans, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Continue to cook while stirring for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Divide the filling between the two peppers.
  8. Pour ¼ cup water in the bottom of the loaf pan. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, check that the peppers are getting tender. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Serve the peppers warm with fresh cilantro. You can also add salsa or sour cream for your taste preference.*
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*Salsa, sour cream and other toppings not reflected on the nutrition label.

Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

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Sheet pan dinners are a great way to cook a quick healthy meal for your family with minimal dishes. Try out this recipe next time you have a busy evening but still need a healthy meal to feed your kids.

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Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
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Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Wash and prepare vegetables as noted.
  4. In a large bowl add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, gnocchi, in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and Italian seasoning, stir until well coated.
  6. Put vegetables and gnocchi on baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes and stir. Bake another 10 minutes or until gnocchi is plump and vegetables are tender.
  8. Remove baking sheet from oven and stir in spinach.
  9. Serve and Enjoy
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Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

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If you like some spice, this is the recipe for you! Chickpeas are so versatile and can be used as a meat-substitute in this dish. Spice them up with some hot or Buffalo wing sauce and enjoy this very filling wrap!


Buffalo Chickpea Wrap
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4 1/2 wraps
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  1. Add olive oil to a medium-sized sauté pan on medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
  3. Drain and rinse cans of cooked chickpeas and add to the pan with onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.
  4. As the chickpeas heat, begin to mash the chickpeas with the back of a wooden spoon or fork. The chickpea mash is a rough mash and does not need to be smooth.
  5. Add in hot sauce, Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
  6. Sauté and stir until well combined.
  7. Lay out a large tortilla on a clean surface. Lay washed and dried romaine leaves onto the tortilla.
  8. Remove the chickpea mixture from the heat and evenly distribute it onto the two tortillas. Top with ricotta cheese and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and begin to roll the tortilla into a wrap.
  9. Cut each wrap in half for 4 servings.
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Butternut Squash Dip

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Who knew squash could be creamy and cheesy?  Just add a little spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for your new favorite fall recipe.  Add these ingredients to your list for an easy and healthy appetizer that will tempt all your guests.


Butternut Squash Dip
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Butternut Squash Dip
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add cooled steamed squash, sundried tomatoes, drained spinach leaves, ricotta cheese, ranch dip mix, and water into a blender. Combine until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Stir in ½ cup of mozzarella cheese into the dip.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dip.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes until heated, and the cheese is browning on top.
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Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini

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The real game-day MVP is a great versatile sauce or marinade. Chimichurri is the perfect mix of herbs and spices to liven up your tailgate or any night the grill is fired up!


Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini
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  1. Wash your hands and sanitize all surfaced
  2. Wash and prepare ingredients
  3. Combine the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a large bowl and set aside
  4. Prepare zucchini, slice into uniform strips so they grill evenly.
  5. Heat up grill and spray with oil
  6. Add sliced zucchini to your chimichurri sauce and mix well.
  7. Place zucchini on grill and cook until tender
  8. Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese
  9. Serve and enjoy
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Chimichurri sauce is a very versatile condiment: You can add it to beef, chicken, or pork. It can be incorporated into meatballs or used as a marinade for fajitas. It can also be utilized as a unique salad dressing.