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Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

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This Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl is packed full of hearty plant-based proteins.


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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  3. Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  4. .Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
  5. Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
  6. Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip

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Here’s a zesty dish that you can grill anytime! This flavorful marinade will give your shrimp a boost of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and quick to grill.


Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip
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Marinade
Dill Dip
Garnish
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Prep shrimp, if frozen let thaw. If fresh, peel and devein.
  2. Next, remove 6 tsp zest and squeeze ¼ cup lime juice from limes.
  3. Place jalapeno (optional remove seeds), green onion, and cilantro in food processor and pulse.
  4. Then whisk together olive oil, lime juice, pineapple juice, zest, (minced) garlic, coconut aminos, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine processed ingredients to create a marinade.
  5. Pour the marinade into a large sealable food-safe plastic bag. Gather your thawed shrimp and place them in the marinade (plastic bag). Before sealing, press the excess air out, then seal.
  6. Let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for about 10 to 30 minutes (max).
  7. While shrimp is marinating, create your dill dip. Grab a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, and dill. Cover and chill.
  8. You are now ready to grill; you can thread the shrimp onto skewers (see tips on wooden skewers) or place them in a grill pan over the stove.
  9. Grill the shrimp over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. Make sure shrimp is pink and cooked through - a fully cooked shrimp is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temp!
  10. When done, take the shrimp off the grill, and squeeze some lime juice (optional).
  11. You are now ready to serve – garnish your shrimp with cilantro and lime wedges. Pair with any of our side dishes.
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Pumpkin Chili

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The nights are starting to cool off! Warm you and your family back up with this delicious pumpkin chili recipe! In this dish, veggies provide essential nutrients, beans that provide fiber and protein, and lean beef that also increase the protein content. This is a chili dish that you can feel good about serving to your family and friends!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
  4. Add lean beef and cook until browned.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, water, chili powder, cumin, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans.
  7. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
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Charro Beans Multifunction Cooker

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Charro beans are a stewed pinto bean soup authentic to Mexican Cuisine. The pinto beans are flavored with bacon, chiles, spices, and vegetables. These beans are great as a side to any taco recipe! Store in a sealed container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.


Charro Beans Multifunction Cooker
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Cook Time 45 minutes Natural Pressure Release 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings
12 1/2 cup
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Charro Beans Multifunction Cooker
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Cook Time 45 minutes Natural Pressure Release 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Multifunction Cooker Instructions
  1. Sort dried beans to remove debris. Using colander, rise well under cold running water.
  2. Set the cooker to sauté setting, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the cooker and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess fat. Leave remaining fat in pot.
  3. Add the onions and jalapeno (optional) into the cooker. Sauté stirring often, until the onions become translucent (2-3 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for no more than a minute.
  4. Press the keep warm/cancel button on the multifunction cooker. Stir in the beans, canned tomatoes with juices, broth, water, chili powder, black pepper, salt, bacon, and cilantro.
  5. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 45 minutes. Release any pressure manually before opening lid.
Stovetop Instructions
  1. Sort dried beans to remove debris. Rinse well under cold running water using a colander. Optional but recommended: Soak beans overnight OR quick-soak by boiling for 2 minutes, then letting sit for 1 hour. Drain before using.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel–lined plate. Leave the rendered fat in the pot. A heavy pot (like a Dutch oven) works best to prevent burning and keep even heat during the long simmer.
  3. Add onion and jalapeño (if using) to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent (about 2–3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for about 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes with juices, chicken broth, water, chili powder, pepper, salt, cooked bacon, and cilantro.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 2 to 2½ hours, or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to keep beans covered.
  6. Cook uncovered for a few minutes if you want a thicker consistency.
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Mexican Chicken Soup

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Mexican Chicken Soup is a tasty twist on classic chicken soup. This easy and flavorful soup is sure to warm you up and the end of a long day. Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.


Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.
Mexican Chicken Soup
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Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.
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  1. Heat oil in large stock pot over medium high heat.
  2. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Cut limes in half and squeeze lime juice directly into the vegetable mixture; tomatoes, and chicken broth to soup.
  4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in chicken, Cilantro, Jalapeño, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook until thoroughly heated; about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Mexican Chicken Soup Nutrition Facts Serving size apx. 1.25 cups (460g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg 32 % Sodium 450 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 41 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 53 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 719 mg 15 %