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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

December 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Holiday leftovers got you down? Get creative and use that extra turkey in the fridge before you have to throw it away! This Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to reuse your turkey leftovers.

Megan Glidden

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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups no salt added chicken stock
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 cups kale chopped and stems removed
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  1. Wash hands and clean work space.
  2. In a heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat, add carrots, celery and onions. Cook until vegetables soften, and onions become translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Add chicken stock, wild rice, sweet potato, mushrooms, bay leaf, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine and continue to cook over low-medium heat. Stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes.
  4. One rice is cooked, add turkey and Greek yogurt stir to incorporate and continue to cook until heated through.
  5. Stir in kale and cook until tender.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, main dish, mushrooms, rice, soup, sweet potato, Turkey

Black Bean and Rice Salad

November 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

 


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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetarian
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4
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetarian
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4
Ingredients
Rice
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped, red bell pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic clove chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt optional
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  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together rice, onion, red or green pepper, and beans.
  2. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Shake until dressing is evenly mixed.
  3. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly. Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.
Recipe Notes

Black Bean & Rice Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (239g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 36 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 9 g 32 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 9 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 52 mg 4 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 472 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: black beans, healthy side dish, Heart Healthy, rice, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Stove Top Green Enchiladas

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Stove Top Green Enchiladas is perfect for those evenings when you’re short on time but want to prepare a healthy meal for your family.


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  • CourseMain Dish
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups diced green chilies
  • 2 cups reduced-fat unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded, skinless chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 cup reduced-fat extra-sharp finely shredded cheddar cheese
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  1. Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone.
  7. Add to the chile and chicken mixture.
  8. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  9. Tear the tortillas into strips and divide in- to thirds.
  10. Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
  11. Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas.
  12. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, enchiladas, green enchiladas, main dish, stove top

Pepperoni Frittata

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Pepperoni Frittata in black skillet on a wooden cutting board

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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed, low sodium preferred
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup fat free egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1 tsp Italian blend herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 20 slices pepperoni prefer turkey or low fat
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
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  1. In a large skillet, cook potatoes and onion in butter until tender and lightly browned.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour over potato mixture; stir to combine.
  4. Sprinkle with pepperoni.
  5. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until eggs are set.
  6. Remove from the heat.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 2 minutes.
  8. Cut into wedges.
Recipe Notes

Pepperoni Frittata Nutrition Facts Serving size (134g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 400 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 13 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 227 mg 15 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 309 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, breakfast, brunch, egg, eggs, frittata, kid friendly, lunch, potato, potatoes, protein, recipe, recipes, Turkey

Zucchini and Chicken Pie

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Zucchini and Chicken “pie” is an easy recipe to pull together for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust
Custard
  • 3/4 cup fat free egg substitute
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
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  1. Place zucchini, tomatoes, onions and chicken in pie crust.
  2. Prepare custard by mixing eggs, milk, and pepper.
  3. Pour custard over ingredients already in pie crust.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Place in oven at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Zucchini and Chicken Pie Nutrition Facts Serving size (142g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg 5 % Sodium 190 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 11 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 126 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 281 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, dinner, Heart Healthy, recipe, recipes, vegetable, vegetables, zucchini

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