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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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Servings
4
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

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

November 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A versatile slow cooker recipe for hectic days when there’s no time to cook. You can use this delicious pulled pork for a variety of meals–tacos, sandwiches, or quesadillas.Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.


Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Place onions in bottom of slow cooker. Place pork on top of onions. Sprinkle brown sugar, salt and pepper on top of pork.
  2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Drizzle half of the vinegar mixture over pork. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture. Cook pork on low for 8-10 hours.
  4. Remove meat and onions; drain. Shred meat and onions; top with remaining vinegar mixture.
Multifunction Cooker Directions
  1. Sauté pork and onions in 1 Tablespoon canola oil until browned and turn the roast to brown the other side.
  2. Remove roast and add 1 cup water to pan and stir to remove and bits of food that are stuck to the bottom.
  3. Return roast to pot and close and set the vent to close, cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  4. Natural release and then remove roast and dump the water from the pot. Shred the meat.
  5. Return the meat to the pot and follow directions to make the vinegar mixture.
  6. Add the mixture to the pork and cook on the slow cooker setting for 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - AHA Nutrition Facts Serving size (143g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 535 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Heart Healthy, instantpot, main dish, multifunction, multifunction cooker, Pork, protein, Slow Cooker

Marinade Mexican Inspired

August 18, 2013 by Dinner Tonight

This marinade features classic flavors inspired by Mexican flavors, this easy marinade will be your go-to for flavorful meat. Check out our marinade tips to make you a master of marinades!

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8 (4oz of meat per serving)
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. This marinade works best if it is made a day in advance so the flavors can blend.
  3. Marinate meat for about 6 hours.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.

This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Chicken, marinade, Pork, Seafood, seasoning

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