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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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3 1/4 cup servings
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

Roasted Poblano and Creamy Corn Soup

December 3, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Pass the poblano soup porfavor! This soup is creamy, smooth, and has just the right amount of spice.  The roasted poblano peppers blend deliciously well with sweet corn.  A delightful meal for staying warm during the winter or using up the corn from the garden during the summer.  This perfect soup can also be stored and packed for lunch with a salad or sandwich.


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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion diced
  • 3 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels defrosted and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup 2% reduced fat Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse and pat dry poblano peppers and place on a baking sheet. Turning occasionally, roast in oven for 20-25 minutes until all sides are charred and blistered.
  2. Remove peppers from oven and place inside a sealed plastic bag to sweat for 10-15 minutes. (This process makes peeling the skin easier.) Once cooled, peel skin with a knife and remove stems and seeds. Dice peppers and set aside.
  3. Over low to medium heat, warm oil in a large pot and add onion and garlic to sauté until soft.
  4. Add diced poblano, drained corn, paprika, salt, pepper, broth, and water. Combine and simmer for 25 minutes covered.
  5. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend soup in pot until smooth using an immersion blender, or scoop into a regular blender.
  6. Slowly stir in milk to soup in the pot and add lime juice. Reheat soup stirring in shredded cheese until smooth and melted.
  7. Serve in bowls and top with garnishes such as cilantro, lime, diced jalapenos, a slice of avocado, or reduced-fat sour cream.
  8. **Peppers can also be roasted on an open flame over the grill or using a griddle.
Recipe Notes

**Additional topping such as avocado and sour cream can alter the nutrition facts food label.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, corn, fall, main dish, pepper, poblano, soup, vegetables, winter

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

October 6, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is a showstopper of a dessert! Whip this no-bake recipe up this fall when you’re having friends or family over for safe celebrations!


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Ingredients
  • 7 ounces Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding Mix (2 packets)
  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 30 ounces 100% pumpkin puree canned
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 whole prepared angel food cake
  • 1.5 cups pecan pieces toasted
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate at least 60% cocoa, chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean the preparation area. Rinse lids of cans before opening.
  2. Prepare the pudding according to package directions, chill to set while preparing other ingredients.
  3. Combine the pumpkin puree and spices – cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Slice the angel food cake into bite-size pieces.
  5. In a large glass trifle dish, (or for a dish that is taller and slimmer than it is wide) layer the ingredients as follows: pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans, angel food cake, pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans, chocolate, angel food cake, pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans chocolate.
  6. Chill for at least 20 to 30 minutes and serve. Trifle can be kept for 2-3 days in the refrigerator, but its best eaten the day it’s made.
Recipe Notes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle contains total added sugars of 4.5 grams or 9% DV per serving.

 

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Chia Seed Pudding – Basic

April 14, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Chia Seeds are a trendy food product right now but people have been consuming chia seeds for thousands of years! Probably due to their great health benefits. Enjoy this yummy recipe for breakfast.


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  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your area.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. You can use either a fork to beat, a whisk, or an electric mixer.
  3. Let stand for 15-20 minutes on the counter. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Pour into bowls and top with desired toppings - we recommend fresh fruit, nuts and/or granolas.
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Nacho Mac n’ Cheese

August 29, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This dish is sure to be a hit with the kiddos! Creamy Mac N Cheese combined with the crunchiness of nachos? Sign me up too!


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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cup tortilla chips crushed
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  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet brown the ground beef. Once the beef is browned, add corn, diced tomatoes, milk and flour; bring to a slow boil.
  3. Add in the cooked macaroni and the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and macaroni is coated.
  4. Remove from heat and top with crushed tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes

Nacho Mac n' Cheese Nutrition Facts Serving size (201g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 230 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 45 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 195 mg 15 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 500 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, frozen, kid friendly, nacho, protein

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