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Dinner Tonight

Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Texas

Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

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This creamy cottage cheese cheesecake can be made with a few ingredients, a blender and some time (to bake)! Not only is does it taste delicious, but it also has over half the amount of calories as regular cheesecake. Top it with your favorite fruit or jam and enjoy!


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Cheesecake Crust
Cottage Cheese Cream Filling
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Cheesecake Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch (20 cm) springform mold with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place graham crackers, butter and maple syrup in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform mold, and gently press it down with your hands, a spoon, or the bottom of a glass.
  4. Bake the graham crackers crust for 15 minutes while preparing the cream.
Cottage Cheese Cream Filling
  1. After baking the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Add to a food processor or blender cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the baked crust, then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
  4. Bake cottage cheese cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.
  5. Once the cheesecake is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
  6. *Serve with fresh fruit, jam, or your favorite sauce.
Recipe Notes

*Nutritional information does not include additional fruit, jam or additions.

Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars

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These chewy Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars are great for a midday snack or even in a hurry for breakfast. They are nutrient-rich and packed with flavor.

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Servings: 2x2 squares
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  1. In a large bowl combine the oatmeal, dried cranberries and pecans. Set aside
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat combine the almond butter, chia seeds and honey. Heat until combined.
  3. Remove from heat and add in almond milk, salt, and grated orange peel
  4. Add the almond butter mixture to the bowl of oats and mix until combined.
  5. Pour into an 8x8 baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Press lightly to even out and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set-up.
  6. Cut into twelve 2x2 squares and enjoy.
  7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later.
  8. To Thaw: place in the refrigerator to thaw.
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Pad Thai Egg Rolls

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Looking to roll up something different for Dinner Tonight? Try out Pad Thai Egg Rolls, they fry up perfectly in an air fryer and provide a nice crunch to your dinner. The family will surely enjoy this “twist” on a traditional favorite.

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Servings: egg rolls
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  1. Wash hands and clean all cooking surfaces
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
  3. In a large bowl combine, shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, julienned red bell peppers, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro leaves, and mix
  4. In a small bowl mix together, reduced fat peanut butter, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add sauce to chicken and vegetable mixture, stir until well combined
  6. Put egg roll wrapper on your clean cooking surface. Spoon approximately ½ cup of mixture over the bottom third of the wrapper.
  7. Wet the outside edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the edges toward the center of the wrapper and roll closed.
  8. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and mixture.
  9. Spray egg rolls with nonstick spray and place seam side down in the air fryer. Ensure there is enough room for air to flow around eggrolls. You may have to cook in batches.
  10. Cook egg rolls for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Pad Thai Egg Rolls Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 eggroll (143g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 430 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 42 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 359 mg 8 %

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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These Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables and new spices into your meals.


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Main Ingredients:
Turmeric Rice
Marinade
Garlic Sauce
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Recipe Overview
  1. Prepare the marinade for chicken and chickpeas per directions below.
  2. Once chicken and chickpeas are marinating, prepare rice per directions below.
  3. While rice is cooking, chop the tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and parsley for toppings.
  4. Cook the chicken per the directions below.
  5. Make the garlic sauce and assemble bowls when all ingredients are finished cooking.
Make the Marinade:
  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small bowl then reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into a large sealable plastic bag.
  2. Add chicken to the plastic bag, then place in the refrigerator to marinate while preparing the rest of the dish.
  3. Combine reserved 1/4 cup marinade with chickpeas in a bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate alongside the chicken.
Make the Turmeric Rice
  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. In a strainer, rinse the rice under cold water.
  2. Add shallots, then sauté until softened, 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic then sauté for 30 seconds, and then add turmeric and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add rinsed rice and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute, and then add chicken broth and turn heat up to bring to a boil.
  5. Place a lid on top then turn heat down to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes until rice is tender (heat should be low enough that the broth is at a very gentle, barely-there simmer.) Remove the pan from the heat then let sit for 5 minutes before removing the lid and fluffing the rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade then place on the baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes or until cooked all the way through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  3. Chop once cool enough to handle.
Make the Garlic Sauce
  1. Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor then blend or process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use (can be done several days ahead of time.)
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Scoop ½ cup of rice into bowls. Top with about 3 oz. chopped chicken, heaping ¼ cup of marinated chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
  2. To finish drizzle with garlic sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  3. NOTE: These make great meal prep lunches. All the components can be made ahead of time. It might be best to separate fresh toppings from chicken and rice to be able to reheat.
Recipe Notes

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 bowl (646g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 400 % Daily Value Total Fat 18 g 23 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 60 mg 20 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 120 mg 10 % Iron 2.7 mg 15 % Potassium 1040 mg 20 %

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

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Cooking for two can be quite thrifty and healthy if you don’t have to feed an army each meal! This Lemon Herb Couscous is the perfect portion for two without the hassle of scaling anything down. Pair it with our Stuffed Flank Steak or our Parmesan Breaded Chicken!

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  1. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain and dry.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss couscous in the marinade. Add the cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (312g) servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 440 % Daily Value Total Fat 29 g 37 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 9 g 18 % Protein 7 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 113 mg 8 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 559 mg 10 %