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Bean and Avocado Wrap

November 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

The colors and flavors in our Bean and Avocado wrap are amazing– beans, onions, avocado, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Use whole-wheat tortillas to give added fiber.


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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons canned chipotle Chile peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 corn tortillas 7-inch
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  1. Mash beans and avocado in medium bowl with a potato masher or fork.
  2. Stir in cheese and onion.
  3. In another medium bowl whisk oil, vinegar, salt, and chipotle Chile peppers.
  4. Add cabbage and mix together.
  5. To assemble the wraps, spread about 1/2 cup of the bean and avocado mixture onto a tortilla and top with about 1/3 cup of the cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
  6. Roll up.
  7. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, bean, beans, lunch, Vegetarian, wrap

Edamame Corn Salad

July 18, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Ingredients
  • 3 Cup Corn
  • 2 Cup edamame
  • 1/2 Cup red onion
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 oz feta cheese
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  1. Mix together corn, edamame, red onion, avocado, and tomato.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, and lime juice. Pour over corn mixture.
  3. Top with cilantro and feta cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, corn, edamame, red onion, side dish, Side Dishes

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

April 18, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

The perfect zesty salad for your next dinner, or make it for lunches for the week ahead!chipotle chicken taco salad recipe plated and ready for eating in a silver beaded bowl, resting on a wooden cutting board


chipotle chicken taco salad recipe plated and ready for eating in a silver beaded bowl, resting on a wooden cutting board
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Ingredients
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
  • 1/3 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 1 (15- ounce) can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8 3/4-ouce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained
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  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well.
  2. To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients.
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, avocado, black bean, Chicken, chicken salad, chipotle, lunch, main dish, main dish salad, protein, Salad, summer

Garlic Lime Chicken

March 14, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Garlic Lime Chicken RecipeLooking for a great way to cut calories, sodium, and still have a delicious meal?  Check out this recipe for Garlic Lime Chicken! 

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Mango Chicken Salad

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Enjoy this light and flavorful salad on a hot day. Add a light raspberry tea to complete this meal and to feel refreshed! It’s a quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight!


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Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup plain non fat or low fat yogurt
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 large, fresh mango peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, Dijon mustard and spices to make a dressing.
  2. Mix chicken and mango in medium bowl.
  3. Add dressing to chicken and mix well. Serve 1/2 cup chicken salad on top of 1 cup of washed spinach leaves.
Recipe Notes

Mango Chicken Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup salad + 1 cup spinach (167g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 120 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 84 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 450 mg 10 %

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, dinner, fruit, fruits, Heart Healthy, lunch, mango, mangoes, mangos, protein, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, spring, summer

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