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Sauteed Dill Chickpeas

August 26, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

 

 


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Ingredients
  • 15.5 ounce can low sodium chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean and prep your cooking area.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chickpeas to the skillet and toss gently to coat them evenly in the oil. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned.
  5. Sprinkle in the fresh dill and garlic powder, stirring well to ensure the chickpeas are evenly coated with the seasonings.
  6. Remove from heat and finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest and juice. Give everything a final stir before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, chickpea, dill, garbanzo bean, healthy side dish, herb, herbs, Side Dishes

Mediterranean Street Tacos

April 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Mediterranean Street Tacos will take your taste buds on a vacation with flavors of dill, tzatziki, and feta!


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Ingredients
Tacos
  • 8 Street Taco Flour Tortillas about 4.5 in.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups low sodium garbanzo beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 English cucumber chopped (reserve the other half)
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/8 cup black olives chopped
  • 1/8 cup feta cheese crumbled
Tzatziki
  • 1/2 English cucumber grated and excess water drained
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Cut cucumber in half. Use one half in step 3, reserve the other half for tacos in step 5.
  3. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred one half of cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  4. In a small bowl, combine grated cucumber, greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld up to 2 hours before serving.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta. Set aside until ready to serve.
  6. To a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garbanzo beans, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, ground basil, ground dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the garbanzo beans.
  7. Continue to cook the garbanzo beans over medium heat, stirring frequently until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  8. Once the chickpeas are cooked, keep warm while warming the tortillas. Heat a small pan over medium high heat, gently toast both sides of the tortillas to desired warmth or toastiness.
  9. Evenly divide the garbanzo mixture onto the 8 tortillas. Evenly divide the cucumber mixture and add over the top of garbanzo mixture. Finally, evenly divide the tzatziki and drizzle over the top of tacos.
Recipe Notes

Mediterranean Street Tacos 1 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Street Taco servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 260 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 25 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 7 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, chickpea, garbanzo beans, taco, tacos, Vegetarian

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

February 6, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Cooking for two can be quite thrifty and healthy if you don’t have to feed an army each meal! This Lemon Herb Couscous is the perfect portion for two without the hassle of scaling anything down. Pair it with our Stuffed Flank Steak or our Parmesan Breaded Chicken!

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked pearl couscous approximately 1/3 cup dry couscous depending on brand
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoonn honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoonn dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain and dry.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss couscous in the marinade. Add the cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (312g)
servings per container 2

Amount per serving
Calories	440					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	29	g			37	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	310	mg			13	%	
Total Carbohydrate	42	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	14	g					
Added Sugars	9	g			18	%	
Protein	7	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	113	mg			8	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	559	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: couscous, cucumber, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Greek Meatballs

August 20, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

These meatballs are great for any meal or occasion, but my favorite reason to make these is for leftovers!  Meatballs are a great protein option to make ahead and pack for lunch.  They are delicious with fresh spinach salads, pasta salads, or just sliced cucumbers.  I love to serve these little guys with fresh tzatziki! 


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Meatballs
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs dry, grated
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach leaves thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 English cucumber shredded and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
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Stove Top Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred the cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients evenly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld between 20 to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.
  4. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Stirring evenly, add thawed and drained spinach, then add feta cheese.
  6. Make meatballs using a tablespoon for a perfect measurement.
  7. Warm a skillet or pan to medium heat. Evenly coat with cooking spray and arrange meatballs around the pan.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes and rotate individually on all sides until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  9. Serve with some tzatziki on the side or as a dip.
Air Fryer
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred the cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients evenly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld between 20 to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.
  4. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Stirring evenly, add thawed and drained spinach, then add feta cheese.
  6. Make meatballs using a tablespoon for a perfect measurement.
  7. Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  8. Arrange meatballs on the air fryer basket/ tray. 
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes and rotate individually on all sides are browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  10. Serve with some tzatziki on the side or as a dip.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, cucumber, greek, greek yogurt, main dish, meatball, meatballs, protein, spinach, Turkey, tzatziki

Salmon Bowtie Pasta

March 28, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe features salmon and spring vegetables and flavors that all compliment each other. This light alternative to heavy pasta is perfect for the warming weather!

My family and I used to take big shopping trips to Houston once a year and we would eat at the same restaurant every time. This was my absolute favorite dish to get and when they took it off the menu I was devastated! I decided to try and recreate it and make a healthier version to share with you! It tastes the exact same!!! I hope you all enjoy as much as did for many years!


Salmon Bowtie Pasta
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Ingredients
Pasta
  • 1 pound fresh Salmon filet
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta uncooked
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups frozen peas
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse asparagus spears under cool water.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.
  3. Place salmon, skin side down, on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 Degrees F.
  4. While the salmon is baking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill in a small bowl.
  5. Boil a pot of water for pasta, cook pasta according to package directions. The last 3 minutes of the pasta boiling, add in the asparagus and peas. Drain and place in large serving bowl and toss with the olive oil dressing.
  6. Flake the salmon to pieces, removing from skin, and place in the serving bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine and coat with dressing. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Salmon Springtime Pasta

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1.5 cup (226g)
8

Amount per serving
Calories	390					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	11	g			14	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	30	mg			10	%	
Sodium	260	mg			11	%	
Total Carbohydrate	50	g			18	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	22	g					

Vitamin D	6	mcg			30	%	
Calcium	57	mg			4	%	
Iron	4	mg			20	%	
Potassium	379	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, asparagus, dill, pasta, peas, protein, salmon, Seafood, spring

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