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Spicy Refried Beans

January 8, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Refried Beans can be a healthy side dish option if you want them to be! Use this spice Refried Beans recipe to savor classics while giving them a healthy upgrade.

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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno whole
  • 1 15 ounce can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • groundpepper to taste
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  1. Wash your hands and your work area.
  2. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the jalapeno and cook until it begins to brown, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the beans and the chicken broth.
  5. Cook over medium heat, frequently mashing only the beans, until the beans are a think paste about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with pepper. Remove the chile and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, side dish

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this turkey and cranberry twist on the classic taco! Either you can brown some ground turkey or use turkey leftovers!

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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
Ingredients
Cranberry Salsa
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 apple seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Tacos
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (97/3)
  • 1/2 cup low fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 bunch cilantro for garnish
  • 8 corn tortillas
Servings: 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add frozen cranberries, apple, jalapeno, sugar, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to a skillet on medium heat and allow ingredients to cook together.
  3. Either use an immersion blender to blend salsa together in the pan or transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
  4. Next, brown the ground turkey in a skillet until it reaches 165 °F.
  5. Place ground turkey and the taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, and cilantro) in separate bowls for assembly.
  6. On a corn tortilla place the turkey, then lettuce, then cranberry salsa, then cheese.
  7. Top off the tacos with cilantro and enjoy!
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Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa (147g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	45	mg			15	%	
Sodium	100	mg			4	%	
Total Carbohydrate	18	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	2	g			4	%	
Protein	14	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	196	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberries, cranberry, dinner, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, sweet, taco, tacos, tex mex, Turkey

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