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Tortilla Layer Sandwich

August 18, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Surprise your kids with a fun sandwich in their lunchbox that will be sure to make them smile! Use our Tortilla Layer Sandwich recipe plus their favorite cookie cutter to add some fun to their day!

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Ingredients
  • 3 8 inch flour tortilla
  • 2 tablespoons fat free crem cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 ounces ham or turkey low sodium
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  1. Spread low fat cream cheese on one side of tortilla. Top with fresh spinach and ham. Repeat layer. Create fun sandwiches using a cookie cutter design.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: ham, kid friendly, lunch, school, spinach, tortilla, Turkey

Watermelon Salad

August 1, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This summer-inspired Watermelon Salad is the perfect side dish or a good base for a full meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp!


Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
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6 1.5 cup servings
Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
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6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Agave syrup
  • 1 lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands.
  2. Wash all produce before preparing recipe.
  3. In a small bowl, add agave, lime, oil, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
  4. In a large bowl, add watermelon, spinach, cucumber, mint, basil, and feta.
  5. Add dressing mixture and gently toss to combine.
  6. Refrigerate if not served immediately.
  7. Serve dish immediate or cover and keep cool for later.
Recipe Notes

Watermelon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size  1 1/2 cups (189g)
6

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	350	mg			15	%	
Total Carbohydrate	16	g			6	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	12	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	144	mg			10	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	297	mg			6	%

 

Recipe inspiration from: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/watermelon-salad-with-cucumber-feta/

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, feta cheese, main dish salad, Salad, side salad, spinach, spring, watermelon

Vegetable-Stuffed Nilgai

January 6, 2017 by Dinner Tonight


Vegetable-Stuffed Nilgai
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Ingredients
  • 3 lbs. nilgai ham or loin
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh herbs
  • 1 Tbsp. cooking oil (coconut, vegetable, or olive)
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cups red onion diced
  • 1 pint button mushrooms sliced
  • 6 garlic gloves minced or pressed
  • 20 oz. fresh spinach
  • 3 sliced sprouted- grain bread chopped into crumbs
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  1. 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Clean nilgai ham or loin of any connective tissue and butterfly meat. 2. Season meat with black pepper and fresh herbs; set aside. 3. In a medium pan, quickly warm the oil on high heat. 4. Add red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, and spinach to the pan and saute until the vegetables are cooked and soft. Place in a strainer to drain excess liquid. 5. Spread bread crumbs and cooked, drained vegetables on top of the butterflied meat. Roll loin with mixture inside and tie with butcher twine. 6. Preheat over to 350 °F. Sear rolled meat on all sides in a pan over medium-heat. Remove stuffed meat from pan and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts per serving: 200 calories, 4g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 100g mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 29g protein, 100% vitamin A, 50% vitamin C, and 20% iron. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000- calorie diet.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Grilling, main dish

Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

January 6, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This Spinach and Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate a glorious winter crop here in Texas, grapefruit! This tangy salad makes the perfect addition to any dinner.

 

 

Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
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Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
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  • CourseSide Dishes
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Ingredients
For the salad
  • 1.5 lbs. fresh spinach rinsed and dried
  • 0.5 lb. fresh arugula rinsed and dried
  • 1 1/2 cup red onion sliced
For the vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey Juice and zest of 1 Ruby Red grapefruit
Toppings
  • 2 avacados sliced
  • 2 Ruby Red grapefruits peeled, sectioned, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped
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  1. 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients. Set aside. 3. In a small bowl or container with lid, whisk or shake all of the vinaigrette ingredients. 4. Assemble the toppings over the salad mixture. Top with the vinaigrette and serve.
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Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories, 16g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 25mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 2g protein, 45% vitamin A, and 35% vitamin C. percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000- calorie diet.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Salad, side dish, Side Dishes

Spinach Quesadillas

December 13, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for an easy and quick dinner tonight? Try our simple spinach quesadillas, and easy dinner to whip up quickly for your family.Spinach Quesadillas a recipe by Dinner Tonight


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  • 1 1/2 pound fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 8 Yellow Corn Tortillas approx. 6 or 7-inch diameter
  • 1/4 cup salsa drained
  • 3/4 cup lowfat monterey jack cheese shredded
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Stovetop Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Chop the washed spinach.
  4. Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
  5. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
  6. Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
  7. Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
  8. Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
  9. Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
  10. Cook each quesadilla in skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry. Chop the washed spinach.
  3. Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
  4. Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes
  5. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
  6. Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
  7. Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
  8. Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
  9. Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
  10. Place quesadilla on the air fryer basket/tray and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Quesadillas Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 quesadilla (274g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 260 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg 5 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 35 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 314 mg 25 % Iron 6 mg 35 % Potassium 1002 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, five, kid friendly, lunch, main dish, quesadillas, spinach, Vegetarian

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