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Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to make healthier quesadillas? Check out our black bean and spinach quesadillas recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!


Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
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Servings
4
Servings
4
Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned, low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on medium-high heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, onions, and spinach.
  4. Heat for one to two minutes
  5. Top with another tortilla and flip quesadilla.
  6. Heat for an additional one to two minutes.
  7. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into four triangles
  8. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas to make more quesadillas.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, dinner, kid friendly, lunch, protein, quesadilla, quesadillas, recipe, recipes, school, tex mex, Vegetarian

Beef Kabobs

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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


Beef Kabobs
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Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
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Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 pounds sirloin beef steak lean
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium medium green bell pepper cut into 20 squares
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 10 small fresh mushrooms
  • 2 small yellow squashes cut into 10 slices
  • Non stick cooking spray
Servings: skewers
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Instructions
  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.
Recipe Notes

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	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, dinner, Grilling, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, mushroom, mushrooms, protein, recipe, recipes, steak, vegetable, vegetables

Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for an easy one pot, one pan meal? Try this delicious skillet chicken and rice casserole for simple and delicious dinner.

Bethany's Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Bethany's Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup instant brown rice dry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper
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  1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet with a lid, coated with cooking spray, to medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove chicken pieces from the pan and set aside to rest.
  4. In the skillet prepare rice according to package directions omitting any added salt and fat.
  5. While the rice is cooking, steam broccoli according to directions on bag.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
  7. Fold in broccoli, roasted red pepper, and chicken and bring to 165 Degrees F. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Skillet Chicken and Rice

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (307g)
5

Amount per serving
Calories	350					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	15	g			19	%	
Saturated Fat	3	g			15	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	95	mg			32	%	
Sodium	340	mg			15	%	
Total Carbohydrate	20	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	3	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	30	g					

Vitamin D	0.1	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	100	mg			8	%	
Iron	0.7	mg			4	%	
Potassium	460	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, broccoli, casserole, casseroles, Chicken, dinner, grain, leftovers, protein, recipe, recipes, rice

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