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Cowboy Caviar

June 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar! ✨ Packed with wholesome and colorful ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh bell peppers, it’s a delicious way to get your veggies in. Healthy, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying. Minimal cooking with maximum flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion diced
  • 15 ounce can No Salt Added Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper diced
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic to combine.
  2. Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, poblano and cilantro. Toss to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  3. To serve, toss well and serve with baked tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes

Cowboy Caviar

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	26	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	37	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	503	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, beans, black beans, pinto beans, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks

Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh

March 12, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Spring is in the air, and it is a great time to enjoy the fresh tastes of the season. Try this delicious dish packed with fresh vegetables and whole grains.


Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh
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Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 10 mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
  3. Drain and rinse chickpeas and then chop and set aside.
  4. Wash all fresh produce and herbs. Finely chop the vegetables and herbs and mix in a large bowl with chickpeas and quinoa.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Then pour the dressing mixture over the tabbouleh mixture and stir until well mixed.
  6. For a more flavorful dish, refrigerate 30-60 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

January 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

These Bang Bang Salmon bowls are the perfect quick dinner or meal prep for the week! Salmon is perfectly crispy when made in the air fryer and the sauce is the perfect creamy topping.


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 pound salmon fillets skin removed and cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup shelled edamame cooked
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Remove skin from salmon filet and cut into 1 inch cubes and place in a bowl. In the bowl toss the salmon in the olive oil.
  4. To the salmon, add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt and toss until salmon is evenly coated.
  5. Preheat your air fryer if necessary. Add salmon to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry on 400 Degrees F for 10 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 Degrees F.
  6. While the salmon is cooking, make the bang bang sauce. In a small bowl combine the greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  7. Warm up the edamame according to package directions.
  8. Once rice, salmon, and edamame are all cooked, divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1/4th of the bang bang sauce and ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes

Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 oz salmon + 1/2 cup rice + toppings (297g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	390					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	10	g			13	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	55	mg			18	%	
Sodium	470	mg			20	%	
Total Carbohydrate	40	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	8	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	33	g					

Vitamin D	12	mcg			60	%	
Calcium	71	mg			6	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	698	mg			15	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, protein, salmon, Seafood

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce

June 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick meal for hot summer evenings? Our Shrimp Tacos pack a flavorful punch and the lime crema sauce adds brightness. Add creamy avocado and cabbage for a delicious meal that will keep your kitchen cool.


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 8 6- inch corn tortillas warmed
Servings: 2 tacos per serving
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  1. For the Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together the greek yogurt, lime juice, mustard and sugar. Cover and chill while preparing shrimp.
  2. For the shrimp, in a medium bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  3. To assemble tacos, layer cabbage, shrimp, and avocados over tortillas. Drizzle with Lime Crema Sauce.
Recipe Notes

hrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tacos (309g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 185 mg 62 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 157 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 666 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, avocado, protein, Seafood, shrimp, taco, tacos

Kimchi Quesadillas

May 23, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These delightfully spicy quesadillas are perfect to try next time you’re looking for something different!

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Ingredients
  • 4 6 inch Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium Colby cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp cabbage kimchi drained and chopped
  • 1 cup bok choy washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Tomato washed and chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno chopped and seeded
  • 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
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  1. In a frying pan, add kimchi, bok choy, jalapeño, tomato, and gochujang. Sauté on medium heat for 2 minutes. Lower to low heat and sauté for another 3 minutes or until kimchi looks cooked and has reduced in size. Place sauteed kimchi mix in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, on medium heat, place one tortilla. Sprinkle half of the cheese, half of the kimchi mix. Fold the tortilla in half, as if making a taco, and press down with a spatula to crisp. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until tortilla is light golden brown. Repeat this step for the second quesadilla.
  3. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions. Mix well, until all ingredients are well coated. Lastly, serve with a dollop of yogurt dip. Enjoy!
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