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Broccoli Salad

August 29, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Whether your joining up with friends or having a relaxing family dinner, bring this sweet and savory Broccoli Salad with you!

Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
Broccoli Salad
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Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
Broccoli Salad
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Servings
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Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup plain nonfat, greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper each
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  1. Clear your area for preparation and wash your hands
  2. Whisk water, greek yogurt, salt and pepper together, set aside
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, bacon bits, apple, almonds, cheese, cranberries and raisins.
  4. Add greek yogurt mixture to broccoli mixture and toss together
  5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bacon, broccoli, cranberries, healthy side dish, raisins, Salad, side dish, winter

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Craving alfredo but want to keep it healthy? Try our Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, a healthy and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
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4 1 cup servings
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
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Servings
4 1 cup servings
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast skinless
  • 15 ounce reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Prepare linguine in boiling water according to package directions in 3 quart saucepan. Pasta will take 9-10 minutes to cook.
  3. Add broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cook time.
  4. Drain pasta and broccoli well in colander.
  5. Stir chicken, soup, milk, cheese and black pepper in saucepan until combined and smooth.
  6. Add pasta and broccoli.
  7. Cook until mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring often.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: alfredo, broccoli, Chicken, main dish, protein

Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
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Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup skim or 1% milk
  • 4 ounces fat free cream cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup plain, fat-free yogurt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10 low-sodium saltine crackers crushed (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
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  1. Rinse broccoli and cauliflower. Cut into florets.
  2. Place vegetables and ½ cup water in skillet.
  3. Cover with lid and allow to steam over high heat for 3 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add milk to skillet. Reduce to low heat.
  5. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet.
  6. Allow cream cheese to melt. Stir occasionally.
  7. Add yogurt to skillet. Stir to coat.
  8. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
  9. Mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over vegetables.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, cauliflower, side salad

Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Servings Prep Time
5 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
5 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 (9 ounce) package whole wheat angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound small shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low sodium parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups broccoli florets frozen or fresh
  • 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • season to taste
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  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta using a colander over a bowl. Combine shrimp, onions, and garlic in a small bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture, and saute for 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  2. Steam thawed broccoli in microwave for 1 minute or until cooked.
  3. Take cauliflower, half the Parmesan and place in a blender with the milk and blend until creamy. Pour into skillet with shrimp and cooked pasta and begin to heat on low-medium heat for 1 minute. Add pasta water to skillet if sauce is too thick.
  4. Add steamed broccoli to skillet and mix until well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, alfredo, broccoli, frozen, Seafood, shrimp

Quick Italian Tortellini Salad

August 4, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Quick Italian Tortellini Salad, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
Quick Italian Tortellini Salad
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Ingredients
  • 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mushroom slices
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 ounces low fat Italian dressing
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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  1. Cook the tortellini al dente, according to package directions.
  2. Add broccoli florets and mushrooms before pasta is done (about 1 minute).
  3. Cook for remaining time until broccoli turns bright green and is crisp tender and the pasta is al dente (chewy to the bite).
  4. Drain and rinse pasta mixture under cool running water.
  5. Toss the pasta mixture with the artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, dressing, and oregano.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again lightly.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: artichoke, artichokes, broccoli, cheese, dinner, grain, italian, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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