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Savory Squash Casserole

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Try this healthy twist to a traditional family favorite recipe. This savory squash casserole is low in calories and rich in flavor. 


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Wash squash and remove tips. Cut each squash into large pieces.
  4. In a large saucepan, cover squash with water and boil until tender.
  5. Drain squash in a colander and return to pan.
  6. Use a fork or potato masher to mash boiled squash.
  7. Heat olive oil in small skillet and sauté onion, bell pepper, green chilis, pepper and garlic powder until onions and bell peppers are tender.
  8. Lightly beat eggs in a separate dish.
  9. Add Greek yogurt, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, and sautéed vegetables to the saucepan with the squash and stir to combine.
  10. Spread mixture into a shallow baking dish and sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs on top.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
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Shrimp and Veggie Mac N’ Cheese

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Try this lightened up mac n cheese for your next picnic this summer! It is full of shrimp and veggie nutrients from the broccoli and mushrooms but still totally cheesy and comforting. Everything comes together quickly for an easy 30-minute dinner you can take on-the-go.

Shrimp and Veggie Mac N' Cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
  3. Spray your 8x8 baking dish with the avocado oil spray to lightly coat it.
  4. In a medium non-stick skillet, cook mushrooms until tender. Add in smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
  5. Add in flour and whisk until blended. Gradually pour in milk and Greek yogurt, while whisking to combine smoothly. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Sprinkle in nutritional yeast and mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
  7. Add in cooked shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes and steamed broccoli to mushroom sauce mixture.
  8. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with panko bread crumbs.
  9. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes until heated through and breadcrumbs become a golden brown color. Serve immediately.
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Air Fried Red Snapper

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Fish cooked in the air fryer is moist, crispy & delicious. Encased in a flavorful crust, the fish stays tender on the inside while being crunchy on the outside. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re in the mood for fried fish!


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6 4 ounce fillets
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6 4 ounce fillets
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  1. In a shallow dish combine the panko, Parmesan, and parsley.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel and cut into 4 ounce sections.
  4. Dredge the fillets in the egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides.
  5. Pick up the fillet pieces one at a time, letting excess drip off before placing in the panko mixture. Coat both sides of each fillet in panko mixture, gently pressing down on the fillets to get the coating to adhere. Repeat with all fillets.
  6. Transfer fillets to your air fryer basket, taking care to not overcrowd as that will prevent the fish from crisping, spray the top of each fillet with avocado oil.
  7. Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. After the first 6-8 minutes, open the air fryer and flip over the fillets, spray again with oil and then continue cooking.
  8. You might need to adjust the cooking times depending on the kind and the thickness of the fish that you’re using and the model of your air fryer. Fish is ready when it’s easily flaked with a fork.
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Air Fried Red Snapper Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (154g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 80 mg 27 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 12 mcg 60 % Calcium 85 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 505 mg 10 %

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

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Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!


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  1. Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
  2. In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
  3. To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
  4. Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
  5. To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
  7. Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.
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Meatloaf

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Our Classic Meat Loaf is a delicious homestyle comfort food that will warm your soul.  The ingredients for this recipe are usually available in your kitchen and can be made in the traditional oven, or try to make in half the time in the air fryer.


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Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, spinach, onion, and seasonings together.
  2. Add dry breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and lean ground meat into the wet mixture. Using clean hands, mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Transfer the meat mixture to the pan, and pat well until evenly distributed.
  4. Bake in the oven set at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  5. In a small saucepan, stir together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard over medium heat.
  6. Spoon off any excess fat from the top of the meatloaf. Pour the cooked tomato sauce over the meatloaf.
  7. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has a sticky consistency.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine all wet and dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts.
  4. Form and shape each half into small meatloaves.
  5. Place in the air fryer for 25 minutes.
  6. Spoon over the tomato sauce and cook an additional 7-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  7. Remove loaves from air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe Notes

To make soft breadcrumbs: Place fresh bread slices into a food processor. Blend until broken into crumbs. (4 slices of bread will make about 2 cups of breadcrumbs)