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Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

July 1, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Too hot to cook? No problem! This refreshing wrap is packed with rotisserie chicken, a zesty white bean salad, and crisp spinach—perfect for those sweltering summer days. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in minutes without ever touching the oven.

Megan Glidden

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Ingredients
Marinated White Beans
  • 15 ounce canned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons oregano chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted jarred red peppers diced
  • 2 Tablespoons shallot finely diced
  • 6 ounce jar artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Wrap
  • 6 Garlic and Herb Tortillas
  • 10 ounces cooked chicken cubed or shredded
  • 2 Cups Spinach cut into bite-sized pieces
Servings: wraps
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize the preparation area.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine white beans, parsley, oregano, basil, red peppers, shallot, artichoke hearts, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  3. Cover with air-tight lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  4. To assemble wraps, start by laying out tortillas.
  5. Add cooked chicken to center of tortilla, dividing evenly between each wrap.
  6. Top chicken with 1/2 cup marinated white beans.
  7. Add spinach on top of white beans.
  8. To fold wrap, fold in the left and right sides and then roll up wrap from the bottom. Cut wraps in half diagonally and serve.
  9. NOTES Wrap Storage: Wrap each chicken wrap individually or place in air-tight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve for easy, premade lunches. Marinated Bean Storage: Prepared Beans will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Dijon Salmon

February 18, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Craving something healthy and delicious? This baked Dijon salmon is packed with omega-3s and protein. It’s flaky, flavorful, and so easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts chopped
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Mix together the parsley, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
  3. Place the salmon on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and generously coat the salmon with the herby mustard mixture.
  4. Top the salmon with the chopped walnuts.
  5. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes. Making sure the salmon reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Slice the salmon into individual portions and serve immediately.

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Pasta with Spinach Sauce

March 8, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This simple pasta dish is quick to make and tastes amazing. The spinach packs a bright flavor. Serve as a side or main dish. Leftovers can be reheated with a little bit of water to loosen the sauce.


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Servings
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4 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces penne rigate dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 9 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 ounces fat free plain cream cheese
  • 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Cook pasta until al dente, following package directions omitting salt. Before draining, reserve at least ½ cup of pasta cooking water and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add part of the spinach and season with salt. Stir until wilted adding handfuls of spinach at a time.
  5. When the spinach is wilted, but still bright green, stir in cream cheese and 1/3 cup pasta water. Save remaining pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed.
  6. Add grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg to the sauce and stir well.
  7. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.
Recipe Notes

Pasta with Spinach Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Cup (169g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 540 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 50 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 285 mg 20 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 153 mg 4 %

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Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops

August 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Add this recipe to your weekly family favorite list!  This sheet pan recipe is budget-friendly, easy to prepare, uses minimal cooking time, high in protein, loads of vegetables, and you can have leftovers…it’s a busy family must have!


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Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 yellow Bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 14 ounce canned quartered artichoke hearts drained
  • 2 lemons wedged
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 pounds boneless center loin pork chops 1 inch thick (about 6 chops)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 Tablespoons reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean produce and surfaces.
  2. Combine red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and lemon wedges in a large skeet pan (22 X 16).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and pepper. Pour half over the vegetables, stirring and coating well.
  4. Place the pork chops over the vegetables and top each with the remainder of the mixture. Place prepared sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and check the pork temperature with a food thermometer. Once the pork has reached 145 degrees, add olives and feta cheese over the vegetables and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and cover with foil. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice the pork and return over the vegetables. Squeeze the lemon juice from the cooked lemon wedges over the pork and vegetables. Top with fresh basil.
  8. Serve pork and vegetables together.
Recipe Notes

Balsamic Vinegar- may contain added sugars  

1 serving of Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Pork, pork chop, sheet pan

Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini

September 22, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

The real game-day MVP is a great versatile sauce or marinade. Chimichurri is the perfect mix of herbs and spices to liven up your tailgate or any night the grill is fired up!


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Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers deseeded and diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup parsley Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini
  • 3 large zucchini cuthalf lengthwisestrips
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese
Servings: 1/2 zucchini servings
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  1. Wash your hands and sanitize all surfaced
  2. Wash and prepare ingredients
  3. Combine the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a large bowl and set aside
  4. Prepare zucchini, slice into uniform strips so they grill evenly.
  5. Heat up grill and spray with oil
  6. Add sliced zucchini to your chimichurri sauce and mix well.
  7. Place zucchini on grill and cook until tender
  8. Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese
  9. Serve and enjoy
Recipe Notes

Chimichurri sauce is a very versatile condiment: You can add it to beef, chicken, or pork. It can be incorporated into meatballs or used as a marinade for fajitas. It can also be utilized as a unique salad dressing.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, grill, Grilling, healthy side dish, Side Dishes, zucchini

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