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Sausage and Veggie Skewers

September 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Get to grillin’ with our Smoked Turkey Sausage and Veggie Skewers!  Loaded with flavorful grilled sausage and a variety of veggies, these are sure to be a hit at your next summer barbeque!


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8 skewers
Ingredients
  • 13 ounces Smoked Turkey Sausage Sliced into 24 pieces
  • 1 each red bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each green bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1.5 cups portabella mushrooms halved
  • 1.5 cups onions approximately ½ large onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup asparagus
  • 3 each jalapeno peppers (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Crushed Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Servings: skewers
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  1. Clean and prepare your working space.
  2. Prepare your outside grill or inside grill/grilling pan, as necessary.
  3. Cut and prepare all of your ingredients as directed.
  4. Take your smoked turkey sausage and vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, and jalapenos) and place them in a large mixing bowl, and mix.
  5. In a smaller bowl, add your olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  6. Next, add the oil and spice mixture to the large bowl of sausage and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
  7. Grab your skewers and evenly distribute the sausage and vegetables on the eight metal skewers in the pattern of your choice.
  8. (If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them prior to use)
  9. Once the sausage and veggies have been added to the skewers, place them on your grill for approximately 10-20 minutes or until your desired doneness.
  10. Remove from grill. Eat and enjoy!
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

September 11, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

While we LOVE a good Fried Rice Stir-Fry, we wanted to provide a healthy substitution to this classic recipe. Check out our Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe this week to prepare a yummy twist on a classic dish.


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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium head cauliflower riced
  • 1/3 cup carrot diced
  • 1/3 cup asparagus cut into 1/2 inch sections
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound chicken breast cooked
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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  1. Start with a clean prep area and wash hands
  2. If not already done, rice the cauliflower and chop vegetables.
  3. In a large pan, add olive oil and heat on medium.
  4. Add cauliflower, carrots, green peas, asparagus, and onions.
  5. Stir and allow to cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  6. Create a hole in the middle of the cauliflower mixture and add the egg. Scramble the egg in the pan and stir it together with the vegetables.
  7. Once egg is cooked in, stir in cooked chicken.
  8. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Parmesan Asparagus

March 8, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Oven roasted parmesan asparagus is the perfect easy vegetable side dish for your main course.

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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds asparagus rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Servings: 4-6 spears
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  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place asparagus into a large baking dish and drizzle olive oil evenly over asparagus
  3. Roast asparagus for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  4. While asparagus is roasting, combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.
  5. Remove asparagus from oven and lightly sprinkle with seasoned bread crumb mixture.
  6. Return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until bread crumbs begin to lightly brown. Remove from oven and serve.
Recipe Notes

Exact serving size will depend on length and thickness of asparagus spears.

Parmesan Asparagus Nutrition Facts Serving size 4-6 spears (121g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 60 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 65 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 7 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 62 mg 4 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 242 mg 6 %

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