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Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad

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Texas produce is a great way to increase fresh vegetable consumption and eat local. The Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad recipe features fresh spinach which is a grows well in early spring. This delicious salad is a crowd pleaser for an easy springtime meal. 


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash spinach and strawberries and set aside.
  3. Heat balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan to make Balsamic glaze. Heat until boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside and let cool.
  4. Baste chicken breast with balsamic glaze , reserving some to drizzle over finished salad, and then grill or oven roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165.
  5. Prepare the salad by placing spinach, sliced strawberries, and thinly sliced onion in a large bowl.
  6. Toast chopped peans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken breast and place on top of the salad, add toasted pecans, and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.
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Chicken, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Flatbread

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Bring bold Texas flavor to your table with this Chicken, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Flatbread! 🍕✨ Sweet, slow-caramelized Texas 1015 onions and savory Texas-grown mushrooms layer beautifully over tender chicken and a creamy, protein-packed garlic white sauce. Finished with fresh mozzarella, parsley, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this flatbread is the perfect balance of comfort and fresh flavor. 

Using local Texas produce not only adds incredible taste — it also supports our Texas farmers. Give it a try and enjoy a slice of Texas-grown goodness! 

 

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Caramelized Onions
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Caramelized Onions:
  1. Slice onions into thin, even strips.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they start to become translucent and soft.
  3. Turn the heat down to low. Add cooking wine to deglaze the pan. Cook for at least 20 minutes or until onions become a deep caramel-brown. Stir every 5 minutes to encourage even browning.
Mushroom Mixture:
  1. To a saucepan, add water and bring to a simmer
  2. Add paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Allow to simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Add in sliced mushrooms and cook on medium heat until they become soft.
  4. Add Balsamic vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
  5. Drain the mushrooms and save the hot liquid.
Garlic White Sauce:
  1. To a blender, add the cottage cheese, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Then, add 2-3 T of hot mushroom liquid from the previous step. Blend until completely smooth. Add more hot liquid, if needed, to make it smoother.
Assemble Flatbread:
  1. Lay the flatbread on a sheet pan. Spread the Garlic White Sauce all over the top.
  2. Add Mushroom Mixture on top of the sauce.
  3. Next, add a thin layer of Caramelized Onions over the mushrooms.
  4. Finally, top with fresh mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake or air fry at 400-degrees F for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Slice into 8 slices, top with chopped parsley and drizzle with Balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
  7. Notes: You can broil for 1 minute at the end of the baking time to make the cheese extra bubbly. Use any variety of mushrooms that you like.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Roast

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This French Onion Roast cooks low and slow in your slow cooker for an impressive roast! Perfect for a cold day or a busy week.

 

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  1. In a skillet heat the olive oil over low to medium heat, add the onions and cook until the onions are almost caramelized. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help in the cooking process if onions start to stick to the pan. This takes about 30-35 minutes.
  2. In a slow cooker place the beef roast, caramelized onion, and garlic.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
  4. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
  5. Note: the onions can be caramelized the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to add to the slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces meat + 1/4 cup liquid (180g) 16 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 26 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.6 mg 15 % Potassium 450 mg 10 %

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Sandwich

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Elevate your picnic game with our Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Sandwich this summer! Perfectly portable, and bursting with delicious Mediterranean flavors from the balsamic strawberries, fresh basil, and ricotta, this sandwich also packs a serious nutrition punch.

With an impressive 29 grams of satisfying protein and 2 grams of filling fiber (7% of your daily value), this sandwich also gives you 10% of your recommended daily value of both iron and calcium.

Pack it along for your next picnic or give it a try to add a touch of gourmet to your lunch break!

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with the balsamic vinegar, and chopped fresh basil. Stir to combine well, then set aside.
  2. Toast slices of whole grain French bread, then layout on a plate or cutting board. Spread ricotta cheese on one side of each bread slice.
  3. On one slice of bread, add spinach and red leaf lettuce on top of spread Ricotta. Layer grilled chicken on top of spinach and lettuce.
  4. On the other slice of bread, spoon Balsamic strawberries on top of the Ricotta side, taking care not to add too much of the Balsamic liquid (so the sandwich isn’t too soggy).
  5. Lay the berry and ricotta slice on top of the chicken and spinach slice, pressing sandwich layers together to combine well. Enjoy immediately or tie with cooking twine to hold sandwich together to pack on the go!
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Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

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This Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa is the perfect celebration of summer! This salsa is bright and fruity with a savory element making it perfect for topping grilled seafood or eating on it’s own with chips. Made even better if you have basil and mint growing in your own garden to use.

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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries, peaches, and shallots.
  3. Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and pepper to the fruit. Stir to combine well.
  4. Add basil and mint, toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve with chips, on toasted baguettes, or to top grilled chicken or salmon*.
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*Note: nutritional information is for the fruit salsa only.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (217g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 0.5 g 1 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 5 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 17 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 2 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 47 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 387 mg 8 %