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Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry

May 6, 2026 by odessa.keenan

Take Your Taste Buds on a Trip and Try Thai!

Bring bold, fresh flavor to your kitchen with our Thai Chicken & Vegetable Curry!

Tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy coconut curry sauce come together for a meal that’s both comforting and vibrant.

Packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables, lean protein, and aromatic ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and curry paste, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body and your cravings for something new and exciting.

Quick, flavorful, and better than takeout—dinner just got a passport!


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake, bella, or brown mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 32 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes chopped
  • 13.5 ounce can unsweetened lite coconut milk
  • 1 can of water measured with can of coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 5 ounces spinach
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  1. In a large sauté pan over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and immediately turn the heat to medium. Stir every so often and cook until the onions until they are softened and beginning to brown at the edges (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl and season with salt.
  3. Add the curry powder, turmeric, and Thai red curry paste to the onions and stir until onions are coated  in the spices (about 1 minute). Add the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and encourage stir-frying. Cook thoroughly (about 5-7 minutes) until chicken is cooked through and temps at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use tongs to remove chicken and transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and mushroom into the pan and sauté (about 5-6 minutes).
  5. Add the tomatoes and stir until they just begin to soften (about 1 minute). Add the can of coconut milk. Fill up the empty can of coconut milk with water and add to the pan. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the chicken pieces back into the pan and stir to coat evenly. Add chopped cilantro and spinach into the pan and stir to combine all ingredients.
  7. Spoon rice into bowls (if serving over rice). Top with chicken and sauce, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bell pepper, Chicken, curry, fall, mushrooms, protein, spinach, spring, stir fry, sugar snap pea, summer

Salsa Verde Pork Street Tacos

December 19, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Busy night? No problem!
These Salsa Verde Pork Tacos come together in under 20 minutes when you use our slow-cooked Salsa Verde Pork. 🌮 Pair them with a fresh black bean salad and a side of fruit for a quick, balanced dinner that’s perfect for hectic weeknights.

✅ Fast
✅ Flavorful
✅ Family-friendly

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound Salsa Verda Pork see link in notes
  • 16 4 inch white corn tortillas
  • 1/3 cup Mexican blend cheese reduced fat
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
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  1. In a dry skillet heat 2 tortillas flip after 2 minutes and add 1 teaspoon of Mexican blend cheese and some of the shredded pork.
  2. After another 2 minutes or when they are golden brown remove from the skillet and top with chopped onion and cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
  3. Repeat process until all tortillas have been used.
Recipe Notes

Salsa Verda Pork Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 tacos (216g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 65 mg 22 % Sodium 260 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 139 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 408 mg 8 %

Salsa Verde Pork Recipe Link https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/salsa-verde-pork/

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Cowboy Caviar

June 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar! ✨ Packed with wholesome and colorful ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh bell peppers, it’s a delicious way to get your veggies in. Healthy, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying. Minimal cooking with maximum flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion diced
  • 15 ounce can No Salt Added Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper diced
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic to combine.
  2. Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, poblano and cilantro. Toss to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  3. To serve, toss well and serve with baked tortilla chips.
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Cowboy Caviar

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	26	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	37	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	503	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, beans, black beans, fall, pinto beans, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

May 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Need a bold, no-fuss dinner for a busy night? Let your slow cooker do the work with this Spicy Peanut Chicken! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

  • Toss everything in before work
  • Come home to a warm, protein-packed meal
  • Kid-friendly with just the right amount of spice!

Make dinner stress-free and delicious.

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken
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  • 2 pounds chicken breast skinless boneless, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
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  1. In a slow cooker place the chicken, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl combine the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, stir in the lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with extra fresh chopped jalapenos for extra spice!
Recipe Notes

Spicyi Peanut Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (178g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

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Fiesta Cucumber Salad

March 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a refreshing, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor? Try Fiesta Cucumber Salad!, packed with crisp cucumbers, colorful veggies, pineapple,  and a zesty dressing, it’s the perfect addition to your next meal.

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple thawed and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced thin
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  1. Wash hands and clean the cooking area.
  2. In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add cucumbers, pineapple, corn, cilantro, and red onion to bowl with dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, pineapple, Salad, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, side salad, spring, summer

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