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Avocado Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema

February 1, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Try changing up your regular nachos by replacing the chips with these air-fried crunchy and creamy avocado slices. Avocados are a nutrient-dense food full of healthy fats, fiber, and a number of other vitamins and minerals.


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  • CourseAppetizers, Main Dish, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
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Servings
6 1 cup servings
Servings
6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
Nachos
  • 1/2 pound of lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasonings
  • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 avocados seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
Cilantro Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Nachos
  1. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef. Cook until it reaches 160°F. Add the water and 1 tablespoon of taco seasonings stir to combine. Take off heat and set aside.
  2. In a shallow plate combine the breadcrumbs and remaining taco seasoning.
  3. Take the avocado slices and roll in the breadcrumbs and place on a plate.
  4. Place avocadoes slices in an air fryer basket and spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook at 375°F for 7 minutes. Note: Refer to the air fryer owner’s manual for specific cooking times. The time and temperature listed above are general guidelines.
  5. Place avocado slices on a serving plate. Top with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro lime crema
Cilantro Lime Crema
  1. Place all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until combined.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, appetizers, avocado, nacho, nachos, snack, vegetable, Vegetarian

Poblano Casserole

November 10, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe fits perfectly with our casserole formula!! We promise your casserole leftovers won’t last long. Add this recipe to your regular lineup!


Poblano Casserole
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 97% lean
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers diced
  • 15 ounce can Low Sodium DicedTomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Instant Long Grain White Rice Uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup nonfat mozzarella cheese Shredded
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your counter tops. Wipe down tops of canned food items. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Saute beef with onion until browned. Season with cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Saute garlic and poblano peppers with seasoned beef until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes, rice, and water and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  5. Stir in Cilantro.
  6. Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of 6x9 casserole dish, layer half of the meat mixture, and repeat one time. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake at 350*F for 20 minutes or until the entire mixture reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip

July 23, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a zesty dish that you can grill anytime! This flavorful marinade will give your shrimp a boost of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and quick to grill.


Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip
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Ingredients
Marinade
  • 1 pound shrimp; frozen or fresh peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno
  • 1 cup green onion
  • 2 cup cilantro
  • 4 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice est. 2 limes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dill Dip
  • 8 ounce container plain Greek low fat yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup sliced limes
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Prep shrimp, if frozen let thaw. If fresh, peel and devein.
  2. Next, remove 6 tsp zest and squeeze ¼ cup lime juice from limes.
  3. Place jalapeno (optional remove seeds), green onion, and cilantro in food processor and pulse.
  4. Then whisk together olive oil, lime juice, pineapple juice, zest, (minced) garlic, coconut aminos, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine processed ingredients to create a marinade.
  5. Pour the marinade into a large sealable food-safe plastic bag. Gather your thawed shrimp and place them in the marinade (plastic bag). Before sealing, press the excess air out, then seal.
  6. Let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for about 10 to 30 minutes (max).
  7. While shrimp is marinating, create your dill dip. Grab a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, and dill. Cover and chill.
  8. You are now ready to grill; you can thread the shrimp onto skewers (see tips on wooden skewers) or place them in a grill pan over the stove.
  9. Grill the shrimp over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. Make sure shrimp is pink and cooked through - a fully cooked shrimp is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temp!
  10. When done, take the shrimp off the grill, and squeeze some lime juice (optional).
  11. You are now ready to serve – garnish your shrimp with cilantro and lime wedges. Pair with any of our side dishes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, grill, Grilling, lime, marinade, recipe, shrimp, spring, summer

Fruit Tacos

June 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s twist-up this Taco Tuesday with some Fruit Tacos!  An impressive taco to build, this recipe can be an appetizer, a snack, or a refreshing dessert.

 

Fruit Tacos
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Fruit Tacos
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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 pieces seedless cucumber cut into matchstick
  • 2 cups watermelon cut into matchstick pieces
  • 10 jicama tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area. Rinse all produce before slicing.
  2. Prepare your avocado, cucumber, and watermelon by slicing into matchstick pieces, or julienne cut.
  3. Evenly layer 2-3 pieces of avocado, cucumber, and watermelon in the middle of the jicama tortilla.
  4. In a small bowl mix freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and chili powder till well blended.
  5. Drizzle a small amount over each tortilla and sprinkle cilantro.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, fruit, jicama, summer, taco, tacos, watermelon

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

April 9, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Sheet pan meals can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to providing home-cooked meals on a busy schedule! This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita meal is everything you’ve been looking for without the hassle. As an added bonus sheet pan meals usually require less clean up too!


Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Fajitas
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
  • 3 bell peppers cut into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Slice the onion and bell peppers into strips.
  5. Cut the chicken into even slices.
  6. Arrange the chicken, bell peppers, and onion on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic and seasoning evenly on the fajita mixture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over top then toss everything to evenly coat. Spread into an even layer working to keep chicken from overlapping.
  8. Bake in the oven, tossing once halfway through cooking until veggies are tender and chicken has cooked through about 18 - 25 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Toss the mixture to coat and serve.
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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 400, Chicken, fajitas, one pan, protein, spring, summer, tacos

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