In the upcoming weeks one of the greatest seasons of the year will be starting…football season! Which means friends, family, and of course food! Here is a simple and healthy beef fajita recipe to help keep your tailgate or backyard watching party safe and healthy.
Caribbean Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes un-drained
- 1 (16 ounce) unsalted black beans un-drained
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried or fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice uncooked
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Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables, then combine in a mixing bowl.
- Cook onion and green pepper in vegetable oil, in a large pan, until tender about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from can), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cover.
- Cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Chicken Veggie Risotto
Chicken Veggie Risotto is a delicious and healthy Italian Dish. This easy recipe will be a cozy meal that everyone in your family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 10.5 ounce can chicken broth reduced fat, unsalted
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup instant brown rice uncooked
- 1 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves washed and patted dry
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- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with seasonings.
- Add chicken pieces; cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is done.
- Add onion and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, water, rice, tomatoes, and spinach.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer about 10 minutes.
- Turn burner off and let stand for 5 more minutes or until rice absorbs most of the liquid.
Recipe Notes
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 4oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 medium onions sliced into wedges
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 14.5 oz can reduced sodium diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 4 cups cooked couscous
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- Heat oil in non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until brown. Transfer chicken to plate, cover to keep warm.
- Cook onion in the same skillet for 7 minutes. Add spices, honey, and tomatoes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in raisins and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is done. Serve over couscous.