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Fruity Tacos

April 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

It is time to take a fun, fresh twist on taco night. The sweet and fruity taco recipe will be a crowd-pleaser at any cookout or party. Try this healthy dessert today!


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  • CourseFruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
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4 tacos
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4 tacos
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  • CourseFruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
4 tacos
Servings
4 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup frozen mango cubed
  • 1/2 cup blueberries halved
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin Classico seasoning
  • 4 Whole Wheat Carb Balance tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons butter and margarine blend
Servings: tacos
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash and prepare fruit, combine in a bowl.
  3. Add lime juice, sprinkle with Tajin, and mix.
  4. Refrigerate fruit mixture until ready to serve.
  5. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl, set aside.
  6. Lightly butter each tortilla with the butter/margarine blend.
  7. Heat tortillas in a skillet on both sides until browned.
  8. Remove tortillas from the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Fill each tortilla with fruit mixture and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Sweet and Fruity Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 taco (174g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 188 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberry, Desserts, mango, pineapple, Snacks, strawberry, summer

Tex Mex Tabbouleh

April 24, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Tex Mex Tabbouleh salad is our take on a classic Mediterranean dish, with a Texas-inspired flair! Enjoy all of the benefits of eating Mediterranean diet staple foods with a fresh but familiar Tex Mex flavor. This salad/side dish pairs well with a variety of foods, including carne asada, grilled chicken, or fish to make a complete meal!


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8 2/3 cup servings
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Ingredients
Tabbouleh
  • 1/4 cup bulgur dry
  • 1 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 2.24 ounce can sliced black olives drained
  • 15 ounce no salt added black beans drained and rinsed well
Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
Servings: 2/3 cup servings
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  1. Prepare bulgur according to package instructions, then transfer to large bowl.
  2. Mix in parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, black olives and black beans.
  3. In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Shake or mix well to combine.
  4. Pour dressing over bulgur and vegetable mix. Stir well to coat, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving (tip: longer marination gives better flavor!).
  5. Garnish salad with above ingredients; chill for at least 2 hours and serve alongside carne asada, kebabs, fish dishes, etc.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, bulgur, cucumber, grains, mediterranean, pepper, Salad, Side Dishes, tomato, whole grain

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


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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 alapeno sliced
  • 48 ounces sparkling water unsweetened, non-caffinated
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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Instructions
  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

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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Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites
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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, tuna

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