In the upcoming weeks one of the greatest seasons of the year will be starting…football season! Which means friends, family, and of course food! Here is a simple and healthy beef fajita recipe to help keep your tailgate or backyard watching party safe and healthy.
Pumpkin Hummus
This delicious pumpkin hummus makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish to any meal!
- 1 15 ounce low sodium garbanzo beans
- 2 15 ounce pumpkin puree unsalted
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Puree garbanzo beans in a food processor.
- Add pumpkin puree and mix well
- Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
- If this recipe is too bland, add more cumin and paprika to taste.
Cajun Chicken
Delicious Cajun Chicken will be sure to add flavor to your dinner! This easy protein is a great thing to add to salads or pasta!
- 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- NOTE: Mix all dry ingredients; store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Wrap pan in foil leaving enough foil to cover chicken
- Add chicken to a bowl and coat well with spice mix.
- Spray sheet pan with nonstick spray and add chicken, distributing it evenly on the sheet pan.
- Cover chicken with foil and bake 20-25 minutes until fully cooked or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Any day is a taco day!! These Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos are a special treat for a weekend meal. You can even double up the recipe and prep your meals for the week to come. Don’t forget to add the fresh salsa verde and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp white pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin about 2-3 lbs
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 avocados pitted and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 8 sprigs cilantro finely chopped, about 2 tbsp
- Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
- Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
- Put meat into bowl, rolling it in the Rub mixture until it is coated evenly.
- Cover the meat with wax paper or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, no longer
- Place the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil and fold foil to make a sealed pouch.
- Place tenderloin in baking dish or pan and put into oven.
- Bake for 2 hours or until it shreds with a fork.
- Transfer meat to a serving dish and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Shred with fork or slice tenderloin into very thin pieces and serve hot with warm tortillas, avocados, salsa, and cilantro in separate bowls so all family members can make their own tacos
Lemon Butter Fish
You are in for a special treat! We found the FIRST Dinner Tonight video and thought it was appropriate for today’s “Throwback Thursday.” Dana Tarter was a Family and Consumer Sciences AgriLife Extension agent in Tarrant County when she was the first star of Dinner Tonight. The program has grown tremendously since this video and we are excited for what is to come. Don’t forget to try Lemon Butter Fish for dinner tonight. Enjoy! [Read more…] about Lemon Butter Fish