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Meatball Orzo Soup

May 4, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Whether you are trying to stay warm on these cool spring days or just wanting the flavors of your favorite pasta dish, this Meatball Orzo Soup is what’s for dinner. Using frozen meatballs helps to get dinner on the table faster for those busy spring evenings. Leftovers are perfect the next day to be packed for lunch with a salad.


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 12 ounces frozen turkey meatballs thawed and cut in half
  • 1 quart chicken stock – no salt added
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes – no salt added
  • 15 ounce white beans – drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach thaw and drained
  • 1/3 cup of dried orzo pasta
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Heat oil in a large pot and add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring until softened. Add cut-up meatballs. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, beans, dried basil and dried oregano. Bring the pot to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer.
  3. Add dried orzo pasta and spinach. Cook for 10 minutes or until orzo pasta is tender. Serve and enjoy!
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Tex-Mex Sorghum Stuffed Mushrooms

December 11, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

The Tex-Mex Sorghum Stuffed Mushrooms are a hearty vegetarian main dish packed with flavor and nutrition.  These mushrooms kick up the “fiesta” flavor with fresh vegetables and spices without the added salt.


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Stuffed Mushrooms
  • 8 portabella mushrooms stems removed, and gills scraped
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups red onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup sorghum grain cooked
  • 15 ounces low sodium canned black beans drained, and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
Guacamole Topping
  • 1 medium whole avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic chopped
  • 1 medium lime freshly squeezed juice
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Rinse mushrooms under cool running water. Cut the stems, remove the gills, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Evenly place mushrooms (gills side up) on a baking sheet and mist with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and gently blot mushroom caps using a paper towel to remove any moisture. Set aside and keep oven temperature at 400 degrees F.
  3. Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Add corn, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Combine ingredients well and continue cooking vegetables until tender. Remove from heat and stir in cooked sorghum grain and drained black beans.
  4. Scoop ½ cup of vegetable stuffing into each mushroom cap. Return to baking sheet and top with shredded cheese. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  5. Prepare guacamole topping during baking. Mash together avocado with chopped cilantro and garlic. Squeeze lime juice and mix well.
  6. Top 1 tablespoon of guacamole over each stuffed mushroom before serving.
  7. **you can adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking. For minimal spice, change amount to 1/8 teaspoon, or omit
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, main dish, mushrooms, sorghum, Vegetarian

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