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French Onion Beef and Noodles

January 22, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Noodles are always a win for a cozy meal! Use the leftovers from Slow Cooker French Onion Roast to make a whole new dinner for your family!

 

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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Slow Cooker French Onion Roast
  • 1 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 ounces egg noodles cooked
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Begin cooking the egg noodles according to package directions, omitting added salt.
  2. In another pot over medium heat, begin to reheat Slow Cooker French Pot Roast adding the beef broth, bring to a simmer.
  3. Add in the cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is completely combined with the beef.
  4. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to the beef, fold until the noodles are coated.
  5. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes

French Onion Beef and Noodles Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (208g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 50 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 290 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, noodles, Slow Cooker, soup, stew

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

July 1, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Too hot to cook? No problem! This refreshing wrap is packed with rotisserie chicken, a zesty white bean salad, and crisp spinach—perfect for those sweltering summer days. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in minutes without ever touching the oven.

Megan Glidden

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Ingredients
Marinated White Beans
  • 15 ounce canned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons oregano chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted jarred red peppers diced
  • 2 Tablespoons shallot finely diced
  • 6 ounce jar artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Wrap
  • 6 Garlic and Herb Tortillas
  • 10 ounces cooked chicken cubed or shredded
  • 2 Cups Spinach cut into bite-sized pieces
Servings: wraps
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize the preparation area.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine white beans, parsley, oregano, basil, red peppers, shallot, artichoke hearts, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  3. Cover with air-tight lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  4. To assemble wraps, start by laying out tortillas.
  5. Add cooked chicken to center of tortilla, dividing evenly between each wrap.
  6. Top chicken with 1/2 cup marinated white beans.
  7. Add spinach on top of white beans.
  8. To fold wrap, fold in the left and right sides and then roll up wrap from the bottom. Cut wraps in half diagonally and serve.
  9. NOTES Wrap Storage: Wrap each chicken wrap individually or place in air-tight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve for easy, premade lunches. Marinated Bean Storage: Prepared Beans will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, Chicken, mediterranean, wrap

Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti

April 18, 2025 by Dinner Tonight


Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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4 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces spaghetti whole wheat, dry
  • 2 ounces or approx. 4 slices - Black Forest Ham cut into 1-in. squares
  • 1 cup low-fat swiss cheese shredded
  • 3 cups green beans fresh, trimmed and cut in 1-in pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tablepsoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. In a large pot, boil water. Add whole wheat spaghetti and cook until al dente. Keep 1 cup of pasta water to use later; drain the rest.
  2. In a large saucepan at medium heat, combine olive oil and garlic. Stir to evenly cook until garlic is lightly golden brown; approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add ham and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes. Next, add green beans, black pepper, onion powder and dried basil leaves. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Cover and let green beans cook at low heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid garlic and ham from burning.
  5. Next, add Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, and the ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook and continue tossing until the mixture has thickened into a sauce; approximately 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add in cooked spaghetti and toss until well incorporated. Toss in chopped parsley.
  7. Serve into 4 bowls. Spoon any remaining sauce over spaghetti noodles.
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Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh

March 12, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Spring is in the air, and it is a great time to enjoy the fresh tastes of the season. Try this delicious dish packed with fresh vegetables and whole grains.


Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 10 mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
  3. Drain and rinse chickpeas and then chop and set aside.
  4. Wash all fresh produce and herbs. Finely chop the vegetables and herbs and mix in a large bowl with chickpeas and quinoa.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Then pour the dressing mixture over the tabbouleh mixture and stir until well mixed.
  6. For a more flavorful dish, refrigerate 30-60 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Tater Tot Casserole

September 3, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Tater tot Casserole has always been a family favorite.  However, the typical recipe is high in fat, preservatives and sodium.  This new and improved recipe adds cubed butternut squash for a delicious sweet flavor and added potassium.  This will soon be the new family favorite.

 

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Servings
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
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Servings
10 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 32 ounce frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 8 ounce fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley dried
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon thyme dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
  5. Add ground turkey and break up with a spoon.
  6. When meat is starting to brown, add all of the vegetables to the pan.
  7. Continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  8. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine.
  9. Gradually stir in beef stock and then milk.
  10. Stir in thyme and parsley.
  11. Bring to a bubble and continue cooking, stirring until sauce has thickened.
  12. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  13. Top with tater tots.
  14. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and tater tots are browned and crispy.
Recipe Notes

Healthy Tator Tot Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 71 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 447 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, fall, kid, kid friendly, kids, tater tot, Turkey, vegetables

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