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Jambalaya

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This zesty chicken jambalaya is a great one pot dish that will be ready fast for a delicious and healthy dinner any night of the week!

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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Wash and prepare fresh vegetables as directed above.
  3. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray or drizzle vegetable oil.
  4. Cook chicken for 2 minutes on medium to medium high heat.
  5. Add onion, bell pepper and celery to skillet.
  6. Continue to cook on medium for an additional 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  7. Add tomato sauce, rice, chicken broth, and spices to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  8. Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Jambalaya Nutrition Facts Serving size (229g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 200 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 60 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 12 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 31 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 497 mg 10 %

Beef Kabobs

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Try our delicious and simple Beef Kabobs. They are perfect for an outdoor meal on a beautiful day!


Beef Kabobs
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  1. Cut meat into 20 (1-inch) cubes
  2. Thread meat, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, and squash alternately onto five (12-inch) skewers.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with salt and garlic.
  4. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on medium hot grill (350° to 400°F).
  5. Place kabobs on rack and grill uncovered, turning once for 10 minutes or until beef reaches a minimum of 145 degrees F.
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Beef Kabobs Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 skewer (222g) servings per container 5 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 60 mg 20 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 39 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 669 mg 15 %

Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad

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Try this light and easy Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad. It will sure be a hit on a hot summer day! As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp consumption, however, is considered healthy for the circulatory system.


Spicy shrimp spinach salad in a blue bowl
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  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. You can do this by placing the shrimp under cool running water for no more than 20 minutes
  2. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place shrimp in a small bowl.
  4. Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning; toss to coat.
  5. Set shrimp aside.
  6. If it is going to take some time, place in refrigerator to follow food safety guidelines.
  7. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  8. Add garlic, red onion, and shrimp.
  9. Cook in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is opaque
  10. Add spinach, cook and stir about 1 minute or until spinach is just wilted. Remember, the more wilted the spinach the less vitamins and nutrients you will receive as the heat removes them.
  11. Transfer to a serving platter.
  12. Place tomatoes on top of dish to garnish and add flavor.
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

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What better way to dress up a pound of top sirloin steak than this recipe which will leave your mouth watering for more.  Pair it up with a side of brown rice and dig in. No matter what, this scrumptious recipe will take your taste buds to the next level.   No doubt, beef is what’s for dinner!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Mix the water and the corn starch together, stirring to break up clumps.
  3. Add chicken broth and soy sauce to cornstarch mixture and set aside. Pre-heat large skillet, and lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes
  5. Remove meat from pan and set aside and keep warm.
  6. Add the broccoli flowerets and stir-fry 2 for 3 minutes. If using fresh garlic, add it to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  7. Add red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the addition of mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
  9. Return the meat to the skillet and stir in corn starch mixture.
  10. Cook and stir about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is heated and sauce is thickened.
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