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Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Meal

June 26, 2025 by dinnertonight

This Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Meal is designed for two! Perfect serving size and it all fits on one sheet pan – how easy is that!

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Ingredients
  • 2 links reduced sodium chicken sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon no salt added Italian herb blend
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and red onion to a bowl. Toss in the olive oil and Italian herb blend.
  3. On a foil lined or parchment paper lined baking sheet, spread out the vegetables in a single layer. Add in the sliced chicken sausage evenly across the sheet pan.
  4. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and stir around the sausage and vegetables, making sure to reset everything into a single layer.
  6. Cook in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are cooked and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  7. While the vegetables and sausage are cooking, whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and garlic clove.
  8. Drizzle the mustard sauce over the cooked vegetables. Serve warm.
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Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti

April 18, 2025 by Dinner Tonight


Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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4 1.5 cup servings
Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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4 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces spaghetti whole wheat, dry
  • 2 ounces or approx. 4 slices - Black Forest Ham cut into 1-in. squares
  • 1 cup low-fat swiss cheese shredded
  • 3 cups green beans fresh, trimmed and cut in 1-in pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tablepsoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. In a large pot, boil water. Add whole wheat spaghetti and cook until al dente. Keep 1 cup of pasta water to use later; drain the rest.
  2. In a large saucepan at medium heat, combine olive oil and garlic. Stir to evenly cook until garlic is lightly golden brown; approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add ham and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes. Next, add green beans, black pepper, onion powder and dried basil leaves. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Cover and let green beans cook at low heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid garlic and ham from burning.
  5. Next, add Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, and the ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook and continue tossing until the mixture has thickened into a sauce; approximately 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add in cooked spaghetti and toss until well incorporated. Toss in chopped parsley.
  7. Serve into 4 bowls. Spoon any remaining sauce over spaghetti noodles.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Pork, spaghetti, swiss cheese

Mushroom Rice

March 31, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Mushroom Rice is a hearty and delicious, easy-to-pull-together side dish! For a full meal, serve as a side dish or top with seasoned ground beef or roasted chicken. 

 


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8 1/2 Cup Servings
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8 1/2 Cup Servings
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
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8 1/2 Cup Servings
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8 1/2 Cup Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Medium Celery Stalks Diced
  • 1 Medium White Onion Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic clove Minced
  • 8 Ounces Brown Mushroom Sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Italian herb blend Salt Free
  • 2 Cups Dry Long Grain Brown Rice
  • 4 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
Servings: 1/2 Cup Servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area, and rinse all vegetables before dicing.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Sautee celery, onion, garlic, and mushrooms until just beginning to soften.
  3. Add the Italian herb blend and rice, and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer and cover for between 30-45 minutes until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. Check your rice package directions for more exact time recommendations.
  5. Remove from heat and fluff rice up. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
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Vegetable Broth- Low Sodium may contain added sugars 

½ cup serving of Mushroom Rice includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brown rice, garlic, italian, low sodium, mushrooms, onion, side dish, vegetable broth

Margherita Pizza

May 14, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Having a girls’ or boys’ night in? What about a pizza and movie night with the kids? Or maybe you expect more protein from your pizza? What about a date night? Build our Margherita Pizza to enjoy your pizza style!

 

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  • CourseAppetizers, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetarian
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7 flatbreads
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7 flatbreads
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  • CourseAppetizers, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Servings
7 flatbreads
Servings
7 flatbreads
Ingredients
Naan Bread Pizza Crust
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk 2%
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese reduced fat grated
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
Pizza Sauce
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic clove chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes, canned, italian style blended
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken broth dehydrated
Margherita Pizza Toppings
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, part skim diced
  • 2 cups tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil, fresh chiffonade
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Naan Bread Pizza Crust
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Combine all dry ingredients, parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Create a well in the center of the ingredients.
  3. Add olive oil and milk to the well of the flour mixture. Combine until it creates a ball of dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Separate into 7 balls. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to be 1/8” thick. Making the bread thin will allow it to cook evenly.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. One at a time, cook the naan bread dough for about 90 seconds on each side. It will toast and get air pockets.
Pizza Sauce
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing. Wipe down the tops of canned vegetables before opening.
  2. Using a medium-size non-stick skillet, saute the diced onion and chopped garlic in olive oil until they become translucent.
  3. Add kosher salt, chicken broth, and blended tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes or until the pizza sauce is thickened.
Margherita Pizza
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  3. Add Pizza Sauce to a Naan Bread Pizza Crust. Add 2-3 slices of tomato. Top with cubed mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle basil on top.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: flatbread, margherita, naan, pizza, pizza sauce, tomato

Creamy Spinach

March 10, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Don’t forget to wear your green, and eat spinach on St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy this creamy spinach as a side to any pork, beef, or chicken entrée!


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3 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove chopped
  • 1/4 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 ounce lowfat cream cheese
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Saute spinach and chopped garlic clove in olive oil. Saute until spinach is wilted. Move spinach to a separate bowl to stop the cooking process.
  3. Add chopped shallot to the heated pan with butter. Allow the shallot to cook until translucent.
  4. Make a sauce by adding salt, pepper, milk, and cream cheese to the dish. Allow time for the sauce to simmer and thicken, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add spinach back to the pan and stir.
  6. Serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: greens, healthy side dish, leafy greens, side dish, Side Dishes, spinach

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