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Squash and Apple Soup

August 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

A creative way to use squash and apples, start fall now with this flavorful soup!


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Ingredients
  • 1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 medium apple peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon light sour cream
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 ËšF. Line baking dish with parchment paper. Place peeled and cubed squash, sliced apples, chopped onion, and sliced garlic on paper. Sprinkle ginger overall and mix gently. Roast in oven until tender and slightly brown about 40 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and place mixture in a saucepan. Add 2 cups broth and puree with a potato masher or hand blender. Add remaining stock and simmer over medium heat until bubbly.
  3. Top with dollop of light sour cream and chopped parsley.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, butternut, butternut squash, fall, soup, squash, winter

Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket

May 22, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket recipe is the perfect recipe to start of grilling season with! It is a simple dish to throw together then throw on the grill for a simple and impressive dinner!Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.

Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.
Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket
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Ingredients
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1.5 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion thickly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium summer squash
  • 1.5 pound chicken breast cut into equal size cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon parsley dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Heat your grill to cook over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the vegetables as directed. Cut the chicken in to evenly sized cubes.
  3. Combine the olive oil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
  4. Cut 6 sheets of foil approximately 12 inches in length each.
  5. Divide the vegetables and chicken evenly among the 6 sheets of foil. Top each with some of the oil mixture, spreading over the vegetables and chicken.
  6. Fold the foil so that it creates a sealed pocket.
  7. Grill the foil packets over medium high heat for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Chicken and Summer Veggie Foils Nutrition Facts Serving size (283g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 60 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 42 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 825 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, grill, Grilling, main dish, mushrooms, protein, red bell pepper, squash, summer, vegetables, zucchini

Mango Salad

January 8, 2017 by Dinner Tonight


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  • CourseFruits, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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  • CourseFruits, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
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Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 3 mango diced
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • cayenne pepper to taste
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  1. Wash you hands, clean your work area, and wash fruits and vegetables.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Gently toss with lime juice.
  4. Chill. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper just before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, Heart Healthy, mango, Salad, side dish, side salad, spring, summer

Italian Style Cod

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Italian Style Cod
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4 10 minutes
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10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced and drained
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound cod fillet
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  1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic oil until softened.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, olives, parsley, and chicken stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Place cod in sauce. Sime for an additional 5 minutes until fish turns white and flakes easily or internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, protein, Seafood

Lemon Rice

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this simple rice recipe that can complement almost any dish!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup almonds sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  1. Make sure your area is cleaned and hands are washed.
  2. In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Add rice to boiling water and stir frequently.
  4. Cook until done. Note: the type of rice you used will determine how long it takes to cook.
  5. Add rice to large mixing bowl.
  6. Add lemon juice, almonds, parsley, garlic, and salt. Stir until combined and enjoy!
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Lemon Rice

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 Cup (133g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	6	g			8	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	200	mg			9	%	
Total Carbohydrate	29	g			11	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	1	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	38	mg			2	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	107	mg			2	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond, grain, Heart Healthy, lemon, parsley, recipe, recipes, rice, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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