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Black Bean Casserole

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Easy Chicken & Black Bean Casserole is the perfect healthy comfort food for chilly evenings!


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  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place beans in large bowl; partially mash with potato masher.
  3. Add chicken, green onions, salsa, tomato and cumin; mix well.
  4. Spoon 1 1/3 cups mixture into 9-inch round glass baking dish; top with 1/2 cup cheese.
  5. Arrange 1/2 of tortillas over mixture.
  6. Repeat layering with 1 1/3 cups bean mixture, remaining tortillas.
  7. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven, uncover and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  8. Return to oven and continue to bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven and top with cilantro.
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Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

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Looking to make healthier quesadillas? Check out our black bean and spinach quesadillas recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!


Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on medium-high heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, onions, and spinach.
  4. Heat for one to two minutes
  5. Top with another tortilla and flip quesadilla.
  6. Heat for an additional one to two minutes.
  7. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into four triangles
  8. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas to make more quesadillas.
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Southwest Bean Burrito

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This delicious burrito is a refreshing and filling meal. You can eat the bean mixture in a burrito or add it to a bowl of steamed rice. Don’t be afraid to add a few other flavors like lime juice! Have fun with this Southwestern Bean Burrito recipe!

Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
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Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
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  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine together the black beans, corn, garlic powder, avocado, onion, and chopped tomato.
  3. If you would like to add the jalapeño and cilantro combine it with the above ingredients
  4. Set aside mixture
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  6. Cook tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning twice.
  7. Transfer tortilla to a baking pan.
  8. Place cheese and 1/8 prepared mixture on side of tortilla and fold to make burrito (You can use a toothpick to hold together).
  9. Place burrito in oven for 5-10 minutes and turn once to toast both sides until heated through and through. May broil for 3 minutes to make crispy.
  10. Serve while hot.
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Southwest Bean Burrito Nutrition Facts Serving size (166g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 123 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 440 mg 10 %

Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos

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Any day is a taco day!!  These Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos are a special treat for a weekend meal. You can even double up the recipe and prep your meals for the week to come.  Don’t forget to add the fresh salsa verde and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos


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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
  2. Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
  3. Put meat into bowl, rolling it in the Rub mixture until it is coated evenly.
  4. Cover the meat with wax paper or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, no longer
  5. Place the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil and fold foil to make a sealed pouch.
  6. Place tenderloin in baking dish or pan and put into oven.
  7. Bake for 2 hours or until it shreds with a fork.
  8. Transfer meat to a serving dish and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  10. Shred with fork or slice tenderloin into very thin pieces and serve hot with warm tortillas, avocados, salsa, and cilantro in separate bowls so all family members can make their own tacos
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Turkey Chili Pie

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This twist on a pot pie is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day! This easy turkey chili pie is quick to make and get dinner on the table!


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  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the onion briefly and add the ground turkey or meat.
  3. Cook until it is no longer pink; then add the beans, tomatoes and seasonings.
  4. Cook until the turkey or meat is done, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Line a pie pan with the tortillas and the chili powder; top with cheese. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  6. Cover pie pan with foil and bake until heated, about 15 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.
Microwave:
  1. Line a glass pie plate or casserole dish with tortillas; add chili powder; cover with waxed paper.
  2. Heat 8 minutes at full power or until heated through.
  3. Add cheese; heat about 1.5 minutes more until cheese is melted.
  4. Serve hot.
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Turkey Chili Pie Nutrition Facts Serving size (324g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 35 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 139 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 737 mg 15 %

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