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Black Bean Skillet

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This comforting black bean skillet is a delicious way to focus on veggies tonight while still getting plenty of protein and fiber tonight!


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 cups zucchini quartered
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can roasted tomatoes un-drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup instant brown rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded, reduced fat mozzarella cheese
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  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add cumin, chili powder, un-drained tomatoes, beans, and water.
  4. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  5. Add rice and cheese; stir well.
  6. Reduce heat and cover for 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Caribbean Casserole

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


Caribbean Casserole
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Servings
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Servings
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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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  1. Wash and chop all vegetables, then combine in a mixing bowl.
  2. Cook onion and green pepper in vegetable oil, in a large pan, until tender about 3 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from can), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in rice and cover.
  5. Cook on low for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, vegetables

Skillet Chops and Rice

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Eat heart-healthy with this low sodium, low saturated fat easy skillet meal. 

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Skillet Chops and Rice
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Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Skillet Chops and Rice
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Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 4 ounce center cut pork chops 1/2 inch thick
  • cooking spray
  • 1 1/12 cups instant brown rice
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes undrained and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce unsalted
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  1. Trim fat from chops. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add chops and cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Combine rice, water, onion, pepper, tomatoes and tomato sauce in skillet. Bring to a boil.
  4. Arrange chops over rice mixture. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice and pork are done and pork has reached 160 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Skillet Chops and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size (355g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 105 mg 8 % Iron 12 mg 70 % Potassium 833 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Heart Healthy, main dish, Pork, pork chops, rice, skillet

Chicken Veggie Risotto

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

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!


Chicken Veggie Risotto
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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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  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken pieces with seasonings.
  3. Add chicken pieces; cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is done.
  4. Add onion and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in broth, water, rice, tomatoes, and spinach.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  8. Simmer about 10 minutes.
  9. Turn burner off and let stand for 5 more minutes or until rice absorbs most of the liquid.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Veggie Risotto Nutrition Facts Serving size (277g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 57 mg 4 % Iron 12 mg 70 % Potassium 737 mg 15 %

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Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for an easy one pot, one pan meal? Try this delicious skillet chicken and rice casserole for simple and delicious dinner.

Bethany's Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup instant brown rice dry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper
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  1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet with a lid, coated with cooking spray, to medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove chicken pieces from the pan and set aside to rest.
  4. In the skillet prepare rice according to package directions omitting any added salt and fat.
  5. While the rice is cooking, steam broccoli according to directions on bag.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
  7. Fold in broccoli, roasted red pepper, and chicken and bring to 165 Degrees F. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Skillet Chicken and Rice

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (307g)
5

Amount per serving
Calories	350					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	15	g			19	%	
Saturated Fat	3	g			15	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	95	mg			32	%	
Sodium	340	mg			15	%	
Total Carbohydrate	20	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	3	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	30	g					

Vitamin D	0.1	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	100	mg			8	%	
Iron	0.7	mg			4	%	
Potassium	460	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, broccoli, casserole, casseroles, Chicken, dinner, grain, leftovers, protein, recipe, recipes, rice

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