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Italian Spinach Zucchini Meatballs

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Nobody puts baby SPINACH in the corner, but nobody said we couldn’t be sneaky about it. Check out this Italian Spinach and Zucchini Meatball recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household!


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  1. Wash your hands, clean your preparation area, and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, shredded zucchini, chopped spinach, egg whites, and all seasonings.
  4. Combine until ingredients are well mixed
  5. Split mixture into 4 sections. Aim to make 6 meatballs from each section to get you 24 total meatballs.
  6. Add meatballs to an oven-safe dish.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  8. Remove dish from the oven, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash

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All week we’ve been talking about Spaghetti Squash. Trade in your pasta for a fun take on noodle night! This Spaghetti Squash Chicken Caprese Recipe is super delicious!


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Squash & Chicken
Balsamic Glaze
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. While oven is heating, microwave spaghetti squash in oven for 5 to 6 minutes. This will make the spaghetti squash soft and easier to cut.
  3. Cut the top and bottom off the spaghetti squash and slice squash in half.
  4. Cook chicken in a skillet for about 4 minutes on each side.
  5. While chicken is cooking in the skillet, scrape your spaghetti squash using a spoon or knife until you get about 10 cups out. Put spaghetti squash in a bowl.
  6. Add olive oil, salt and pepper, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil in bowl and combine.
  7. Add spaghetti squash back in bowl and bake the spaghetti squash in the oven for 20 minutes.
  8. While spaghetti squash is cooking, mix balsamic vinegar and honey together.
  9. Remove spaghetti squash after 20 minutes or when all cheese is melted, and tomatoes have begun to burst. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve warm!
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Italian Artichoke Chicken

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Savor the flavorful Italian Artichoke Chicken and that home-cooked feel! Easy to prepare and large enough for leftovers, I am happy to share one of my family favorites for a Sunday dinner. Serve with pasta or over spinach and customize your meal!


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  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Arrange raw chicken breasts in a 9X11 casserole dish. Season with Italian seasoning, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl mix together, tomatoes, garlic and drained artichoke hearts. Add extra virgin olive oil, sugar, and flour. Mix well.
  3. Pour the tomato and artichoke mixture over the chicken. Cover with foil and place in preheated oven, bake for 35-40 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and place the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is golden brown and the vegetables are caramelized.
  5. Remove from oven and top with chopped basil over the hot dish.
  6. *Serve over your favorite pasta or pair chicken with a fresh spinach salad….or do both!
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Butternut Squash Stew

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This Butternut Squash Stew is the perfect meal for a cold day! With vegetables, grains, and protein, all you need to do to make this meal complete is add a little dairy and a side of fruit!


Butternut Squash Stew
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4 2 cup servings
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  1. Make sure your area is clean and ready for preparation.
  2. Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  3. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir.
  4. Cook in slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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Low sodium veggie broth may contain added sugars depending on brand, always read the nutrition facts label. 

Butternut Squash Stew Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (396g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 50 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 13 g 46 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 11 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 148 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 933 mg 20 %

Cabbage & Meatballs

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This cabbage & meatball recipe is going to be a new family favorite! It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory that everyone will love, and it is so simple to make!

Cabbage and Meatballs
Cabbage & Meatballs
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and black pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
  2. Place 1/2 of shredded cabbage in a large pot, add meatballs. Spoon cranberry sauce over the meatballs and add remaining cabbage
  3. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Pour over meatball/cabbage mixture.
  4. Simmer uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir gently being careful not to break up meatballs. Add the lemon juice and cookie crumbs. Simmer another 10-15 minutes until meatballs are completely cooked.
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Cabbage & Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 6 (432g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 124 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 1131 mg 25 %