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Southwest Bean Burrito

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious burrito is a refreshing and filling meal. You can eat the bean mixture in a burrito or add it to a bowl of steamed rice. Don’t be afraid to add a few other flavors like lime juice! Have fun with this Southwestern Bean Burrito recipe!

Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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Servings
8
Servings
8
Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
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Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 small avocados seeded, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 8.75 ounce can unsalted kernel corn drained
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
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  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine together the black beans, corn, garlic powder, avocado, onion, and chopped tomato.
  3. If you would like to add the jalapeño and cilantro combine it with the above ingredients
  4. Set aside mixture
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  6. Cook tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning twice.
  7. Transfer tortilla to a baking pan.
  8. Place cheese and 1/8 prepared mixture on side of tortilla and fold to make burrito (You can use a toothpick to hold together).
  9. Place burrito in oven for 5-10 minutes and turn once to toast both sides until heated through and through. May broil for 3 minutes to make crispy.
  10. Serve while hot.
Recipe Notes

Southwest Bean Burrito Nutrition Facts Serving size (166g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 123 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 440 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bean, beans, burrito, burritos, canned, dinner, Heart Healthy, recipe, recipes, tex mex, Vegetarian

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

July 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold.  Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.


Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in half
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp shallots minced
Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
  3. Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
  4. Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, easy, grain, lunch, pasta, pea, peas, quick, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

Blackberry Chipotle Chicken

July 8, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!


Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless and cut into 4 individual cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chipotle Blackberry Sauce
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium shallot or sweet onion diced
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce (canned), diced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon mint leaves minced
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, blackberries, blackberry, Chicken, dinner, fruit, fruits, protein, recipe, recipes, summer

Parmesan Kale Chips

June 17, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Homemade Kale Chips
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Servings
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Homemade Kale Chips
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch kale leaves use curly or lacianto
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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  1. Remove stems from kale and tear into small pieces. Wash leaves and set out to dry.
  2. Place dried kale leaves in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder and sea salt. Massage the kale for 1-2 minutes until completely covered. Place leaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
  3. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes turning once.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Kale Chips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 48%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 19%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Grilled Eggplant

May 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

A delicious side dish for any grilling recipe!

Grilled Eggplant
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
6
Servings
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh oregano
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  1. Heat grill. Cut eggplant vertically (1/4 of an inch slices). Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side or until grill marks are present.
  2. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with dried or fresh oregano.
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