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Quinoa Butternut Squash Fall Bake

September 16, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Never sure how to prepare Butternut Squash? Try this Quinoa & Butternut Squash Fall Bake. It’s the perfect fall recipe.


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  • CourseSide Dishes
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 pounds ground turkey fat free
  • 6 cups butternut squash (about 2 whole squash) cubed
  • 1 tablepsoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa
  • 5 cups spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese reduced fat
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
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  1. Start with a clean prep area and washed hands.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cook ground turkey in a skillet on medium heat until done.
  4. On a separate burner, cook quinoa according to the package instructions.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine butternut squash, olive oil, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground pepper to a bowl.
  6. Once ground turkey and quinoa are finished, add both ingredients to butternut squash mixture.
  7. Place in oven safe pan and bake for 55 minutes.
  8. Top dish with parmesan cheese and cranberries.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut, butternut squash, fall, quinoa, Side Dishes, squash, Vegetarian

Herb Crusted Pork Chops

March 1, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

These Herb Crusted Pork Chops are an easy way to dress up simple chops! Serve with a side of vegetables and potatoes and you’ve got a delicious meal!


Herb Crusted Pork Chops
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Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Herb Crusted Pork Chops
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Servings Prep Time
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Cook Time
16 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 4 ounce pork chops
  • 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese fresh
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  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops.
  2. On a plate or a shallow pan, combine all the ingredients except the pork chops. Mix them well.
  3. Press the pork chops into the mixture. Make sure each pork chop gets an even coating on both sides.
  4. Cook the pork chops on the backyard grill or under the broiler for about 8 minutes on each side.
  5. To ensure that the pork is done, use a food thermometer to ensure the temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Herb Crusted Pork Chops Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pork chop (123g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 73 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 393 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, herb, herbs, leftovers, Pork, pork chop

Beef Stuffed Pasta

January 20, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Change up the classic pasta dinner to this Beef Stuffed Pasta recipe! It’s filling and serves 8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o13ucUPfnkM

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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef cooked and drained
  • 16 ounces uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup frozen bell pepper/onion stir fry vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat free egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
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  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  4. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
  5. Cook stir-fry vegetables, ground beef and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  6. Add zucchini; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in olives and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce.
  8. Cook until hot, stirring frequently.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir in zucchini mixture until well mixed.
  11. Fill each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
  12. Place in baking dish.
  13. Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells.
  14. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
  15. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  16. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Beef Stuffed Pasta Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 (230g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 370 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 49 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 15 % Iron 20 % Potassium 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, dinner, grain, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, pastas, protein, recipe, recipes, vegetable, vegetables

Sauteed Parmesan Vegetables

December 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Sautéed Parmesan Vegetables is a simple side dish that will impress! Add some color to your next meal and your dinner table!Sauteed Parmesan Vegetable recipe in a white serving bowl with a grey napkin.


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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Ingredients
  • 1 zucchini coarsely chopped
  • 1 yellow squash coarsely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Wash and chop vegetables as indicated above.
  3. Heat skillet to medium; add vegetable oil.
  4. Add zucchini, squash, bell peppers and grape tomatoes and sauté until
  5. tender, about 10 minutes; turning occasionally.
  6. Place sautéed vegetable in large serving bowl; add dressing and parmesan cheese; mix until evenly coated.
Recipe Notes

Sauteed Parmesan Vegetables Nutrition Facts Serving size (283g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 76 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 618 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bell pepper, Heart Healthy, side dish, spring, summer, tomatoes, vegetables, Vegetarian

Baked Cauliflower

September 5, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Quick healthy and nutritious is what makes this baked cauliflower so great! With only 140 calories per serving, low sodium, and excellent source of vitamin C; this cauliflower bake will be something you will want to make time and time again!  [Read more…] about Baked Cauliflower

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cauliflower, side dish, vegetable

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