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Chicken Taco Wraps with Spicy Sauce

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Loaded with veggies and rotisserie chicken, this wrap comes together fast and disappears even faster. A weeknight win you can take anywhere.


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Taco Filling
Spice Mix
Spicy Cream Sauce
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  1. In a large skillet, add avocado oil, bell pepper, onions, shredded chicken, corn and black beans. Sprinkle spice mix over mixture in skillet. Cook on medium heat until bell pepper and onions are softened and chicken is warmed to temperature of 165 degrees F.
  2. While chicken mixture is cooking, prepare spicy cream sauce in a separate bowl. Add Greek yogurt, spices, chopped chives, and lime juice. Mix until smooth. Use 1 to 2 Tbsp of water to thin sauce to your desired dipping consistency.
  3. When wrap mixture is done cooking, assemble wraps.
  4. Using 1 whole wheat wrap, add ½ cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup of chicken mixture from skillet. Top with shredded cheese, picante sauce, drizzle spicy cream sauce and cilantro. Roll tightly and cut in half to serve.
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Tater Tot Casserole

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Tater tot Casserole has always been a family favorite.  However, the typical recipe is high in fat, preservatives and sodium.  This new and improved recipe adds cubed butternut squash for a delicious sweet flavor and added potassium.  This will soon be the new family favorite.

 

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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
  5. Add ground turkey and break up with a spoon.
  6. When meat is starting to brown, add all of the vegetables to the pan.
  7. Continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  8. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine.
  9. Gradually stir in beef stock and then milk.
  10. Stir in thyme and parsley.
  11. Bring to a bubble and continue cooking, stirring until sauce has thickened.
  12. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  13. Top with tater tots.
  14. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and tater tots are browned and crispy.
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Healthy Tator Tot Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 71 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 447 mg 10 %

Western Omelet Bites

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Back to school and busy schedules create a need for healthy breakfast meals on the go. These Western Omelette bites can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer to use throughout the week. It is a delicious grab and go breakfast for the whole family.


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spray skillet lightly with non-stick cooking spray and sauté spinach, onions, bell pepper, and green chiles until tender. Set aside.
  4. Add eggs and cottage cheese to the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add to mixing bowl and stir in vegetable mixture, ham, and cheese.
  6. Evenly distribute mixture into 48 mini muffin tins. If using a metal plan, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check to be sure the center of the omelet bite is firm.
  8. Cool 3-5 minutes then remove from the pan.
  9. You can enjoy the bites warm or refrigerate or freeze bites to serve later.
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Western Omelette Bites updated Nutrition Facts Serving size 6 omelette bites (148g) servings per container 8 omelette bite Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 200 mg 67 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 5 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 16 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 187 mg 15 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 199 mg 4 %

Chicken Gyro Sheet Pan Meal

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Sheet pan meals are perfect for busy nights with simple recipes and minimal dishes. The chicken in these Chicken Gyros can marinate for up to 24 hours making it even easier when you’re ready for dinner.



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  1. In a sealable plastic bag or glass container with a lid combine the chicken, greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, coriander, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, salt, red onion and bell pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but can be up to overnight.
  2. On a sheet pan lined with tin foil, spread out the chicken and vegetables in an even layer.
  3. Cook in a 375 F degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  4. Toss to combine the chicken and vegetables together on the sheet pan.
  5. Serve on pita bread with 2-3 leaves of lettuce and any additional suggested toppings. *Additional Topping ideas: cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, tzaziki sauce.
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*Additional toppings not reflected in the nutritional analysis

Mexican Veggie Dip

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Need a quick and easy dish for your next tailgate? This simple slow cooker recipe serves up festive flavors and is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any get-together. Ingredients can easily be prepped ahead of time, leaving you more time to cheer on your team. Pair with your favorite game-day main dish for a winning combo!


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  1. Begin by washing your hands and cleaning your counter tops or other surfaces. Rinse produce under cool running water before chopping.
  2. Line the slow cooker with a liner bag, if preferred.
  3. Chop the vegetables. Measure all ingredients and place in the slow cooker, except the cheese. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Cook on high setting for 3 hours or low setting for 5 hours.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook for 15 minutes more with the lid on the slow cooker.
  6. Best served warm.
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