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Air Fried Okra

June 26, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a new way to have okra? Try out this Air Fried Okra. It’s simple to make using an air fryer and with a few pantry spices it comes together quickly. It crispy and the spice mixture just a hint of heat that will go perfectly with your summer cookouts.

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Servings
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Servings
6 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound okra
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Clean the Okra by rinsing under cold running water and then trim off the very tip of the stem with a paring knife. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix together paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cayenne pepper, and dried thyme and sit aside.
  3. In a large bowl add the cleaned okra, olive oil and the paprika spice mix. Either with your clean hands or spoon mix until all the okra is cover with the oil and spice mix.
  4. Preheat the air frier to 400°F and set the timer for 7 minutes. Once air frier is preheated add a single layer of okra to the basket/tray. Shake or turn okra over halfway thru cooking. Note: you might have to cook in batches in the air frier depending on the size of your air frier.
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Air Fried Orka

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup (80g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories	50					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	105	mg			5	%	
Total Carbohydrate	7	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	1	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	247	mg			6	%

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Shrimp and Veggie Mac N’ Cheese

June 18, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

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.

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Servings
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6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% Milk
  • 1 cup lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 pound shrimp cooked
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, mac n cheese, macaroni, mushrooms, Seafood, shrimp

Blackened Tilapia

June 7, 2024 by dagna.gonzalez

This simple Blackened Tilapia recipe is the perfect way to whip up a quick and flavorful protein for dinner. Pair Blackened Tilapia with healthy side dishes like brown rice, vegetables, and fruit for a complete meal!


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6 5.3 ounce filets
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds tilapia fillets thawded
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium lemon
Servings: 5.3 ounce filets
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  1. Wash hands and disinfect work surfaces.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Thaw tilapia if needed.
  4. Mix all the spices in a small bowl.
  5. Press spice mixture onto each piece of fillet, covering both sides.
  6. Cook coated fillet for about 10 minutes. Tilapia is cooked when it will flake with a fork and is opaque in color and reaches an internal temperature of 145 Degrees F.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and squeeze lemon to top for a zing and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fish, protein, Seafood, tilapia

Chili

January 23, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated.  By using some staples in your kitchen – ground beef from the freezer, canned tomatoes, and beans along with spices from the pantry and a slow cooker this chili will be ready for you when you walk in the door. This hearty comfort food is perfect any time of the year.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 97/3
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced (approximately ½ medium jalapeno pepper)
  • 15 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can no salt added tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 teaspoon ground chili pepper
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water and rinse can lids before opening.
  2. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef along with the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Once ground beef is browned add it to the slower cooker.
  3. To the slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto and black beans, beef broth, chili pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. Turn slower cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours to cook or LOW for 8 to 10 hours to cook.
  5. To serve top each serving of chili with 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, beans, Beef, black beans, chili, fall, ground beef, pinto beans, protein, Slow Cooker

Mediterranean Hummus Board

September 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe is the perfect way to add nutritious flavor to store-bought hummus! Pair this Mediterranean Hummus Board with your favorite vegetable “dipper” for an extra healthy option at your next gathering!


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Ingredients
  • 10 ounces hummus traditional flavor
  • 10 black olives halved
  • 10 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cucumber ucumber small diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 Tablespoon reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts toasted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
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  1. To toast pine nuts: Add pine nuts to a skillet (do not add oil) over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Pine nuts are toasted when slightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Evenly cover the surface of a flat serving dish with the hummus. We recommend using the back of a spoon to create a decorative scalloped effect.
  3. Over the top of the hummus, evenly spread the black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and pine nuts.
  4. Sprinkle the parsley, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over the top.
  5. Divide evenly into 6 servings and serve with your favorite “dipper.” We recommend bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli!
Recipe Notes

The nutritional analysis does not include dipper.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, board, hummus, snacking, Snacks, spring, summer

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