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Tex Mex Cauli Rice

April 3, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Indulge in a Tex-Mex twist on the Mediterranean diet with flavorful Tex-Mex Cauli Rice! Packed with the goodness of cauliflower and the vibrant spice of Tex-Mex cuisine, this dish is a delicious fusion of health and flavor. Perfect for those craving a taste of something new while sticking to their Mediterranean-inspired eating habits.


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4 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1 medium poblano diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno diced
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely chopped
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour in the olive oil.
  2. Add in the onions, jalapeno, poblano and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add in the Cumin, Chili powder and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add cauliflower rice and cook until desired texture is reached. Approx. 3 minutes for al dente rice or 5 minutes for more tender rice. Add the lime juice and mix thoroughly.
  6. Stir in the cilantro and serve!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cauliflower, healthy side dish, rice, Side Dishes, tomatoes

Spicy Grapefruit Refresher

February 19, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a way to spice up your drink? Try out this Spicy Grapefruit Refresher with a Chili Lime rim.

Megan Glidden

Spicy Grapefruit Refresher
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4 8 ounce servings
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4 8 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 large jalapeno sliced
  • 48 ounces sparkling water unsweetened, non-caffeinated
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking surfaces
  2. In a pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice and sliced jalepeno. Stir and chill for at least 4 hours.
  3. For Chili Lime Seasoning, combine chili powder, lime juice powder and salt.
  4. Take pitcher out of the refrigerator, add sparkling water then stir.
  5. Using a 12 ounce cup, use ice to wet the rim of the glass, then invert and coat with prepared chili lime seasoning
  6. Add ice to cup and pour prepared spicy grapefruit mixture
Recipe Notes

One serving of Spicy Grapefuit Refresher contains 59.96 mg or 66% Daily Value of Vitamin C.

Spicy Grapefruit Refresher Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 ounce (334g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 60 % Daily Value Total Fat 1 g 1 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 39 mg 4 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 254 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: drink, drinks, grapefruit, hydration, spring, summer

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

July 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a way to beat the heat? Cucumbers provide a bright and refreshing twist to many recipes. Try these Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites for a light and refreshing snack this summer!


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4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)
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4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)
Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites
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4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)
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4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)
Ingredients
  • 3 5 ounce cans Chunk Light Tuna canned in water, unsalted, drained
  • 1/4 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/4 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Tomato chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons jalapeno chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced evenly into 20 slices
Servings: servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)
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  1. Slice Cucumber evenly into 20 slices. Set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add tuna, carrots, chopped cucumber, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro. Stir to combine evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour lime juice mixture over tuna mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Evenly divide the tuna ceviche on the sliced cucumbers.
  6. Serve and portion of 5 bites and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, appetizer, lunch, protein, Seafood, Snacks, spring, summer, tuna

Spicy Pea and Avocado Toast

May 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a fresh twist on your favorite breakfast? Try this Spicy Pea and Avocado Toast for a flavorful and cost-efficient variation to traditional avocado toast.  pea and avocado toast


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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
Ingredients
Pea and Avocado Guacamole
  • 1/2 Cup frozen peas Thawed
  • 1 Medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 jalapeno Seeded and diced
  • 1/3 Cup red onion Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice About 1 Small Lime
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
Other toppings
  • 3 Slices 100% whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes Sliced in Half
  • 3 Tablespoons feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 Tablespoon hot sauce
Servings: 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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  1. Pulse the peas in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Transfer peas to a medium bowl. To the same bowl, add the flesh of the avocado. Combine avocado and peas by smashing together into a chunky texture.
  3. To the avocado mixture, add jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  4. Toast bread to desired doneness.
  5. Evenly divide the guacamole by spreading onto the toast (about 1/3 Cup)
  6. Top the toast with an even division of the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and hot sauce.
  7. Serve immediately
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, bread, breakfast, cilantro, garlic, guacamole, hot sauce, jalapeno, lime, peas, red onion, Snacks, spring, toast, tomato

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

February 3, 2023 by odessa.keenan

These Spicy Salmon Cups are just enough heat to complement the deliciously seasoned salmon. Score major points making at home, and double up when you pack for lunch the next day.

Make healthier substitutions when it comes to your sushi rolls – see our recommendations here.


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6 2 cup servings
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6 2 cup servings
Ingredients
Cups
  • 1 pound fresh salmon skin removed and cubed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 nori sheets (seaweed wraps)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sticky sushi rice cooked
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Toppings
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash hands and clean the prep area.
  2. Remove skin from salmon and cut into cubed bitesize pieces. Place salmon in a large bowl adding olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and zest. Mix well.
  3. Cut nori seaweed sheets into 4 equal squares, and set aside.
  4. Using a measuring spoon, place 2 Tablespoons of rice in the middle of a nori square.
  5. Gently push down rice and nori sheet into an individual cup of a nonstick muffin pan. (tip: Use a little olive oil on your fingers to evenly press down sticky rice. The edges for the nori sheet will stand up along the edge.)
  6. Evenly distribute the salmon mixture into the 12 muffin pan cups.
  7. Insert the pan into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
  9. Top with avocado, cucumber, jalapenos, and spicy sauce.
  10. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes in a 400 degrees preheated oven.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: salmon, Seafood, sushi

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