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Air Fried Red Snapper

June 7, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

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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6 4 ounce fillets
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 pounds red snapper fillets
  • Avocado oil spray
Servings: 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.
Recipe Notes

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 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, fish, main course, protein, red snapper, Seafood, snapper

Tex Mex Tabbouleh

April 24, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Tex Mex Tabbouleh salad is our take on a classic Mediterranean dish, with a Texas-inspired flair! Enjoy all of the benefits of eating Mediterranean diet staple foods with a fresh but familiar Tex Mex flavor. This salad/side dish pairs well with a variety of foods, including carne asada, grilled chicken, or fish to make a complete meal!


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8 2/3 cup servings
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8 2/3 cup servings
Ingredients
Tabbouleh
  • 1/4 cup bulgur dry
  • 1 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 2.24 ounce can sliced black olives drained
  • 15 ounce no salt added black beans drained and rinsed well
Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
Servings: 2/3 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Prepare bulgur according to package instructions, then transfer to large bowl.
  2. Mix in parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, black olives and black beans.
  3. In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Shake or mix well to combine.
  4. Pour dressing over bulgur and vegetable mix. Stir well to coat, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving (tip: longer marination gives better flavor!).
  5. Garnish salad with above ingredients; chill for at least 2 hours and serve alongside carne asada, kebabs, fish dishes, etc.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, bulgur, cucumber, grains, mediterranean, pepper, Salad, Side Dishes, tomato, whole grain

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

April 18, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables and new spices into your meals.


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Servings
6 bowls
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6 bowls
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Servings
6 bowls
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6 bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 15 ounces can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Turmeric Rice
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Garlic Sauce
  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Servings: bowls
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Recipe Overview
  1. Prepare the marinade for chicken and chickpeas per directions below.
  2. Once chicken and chickpeas are marinating, prepare rice per directions below.
  3. While rice is cooking, chop the tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and parsley for toppings.
  4. Cook the chicken per the directions below.
  5. Make the garlic sauce and assemble bowls when all ingredients are finished cooking.
Make the Marinade:
  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small bowl then reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into a large sealable plastic bag.
  2. Add chicken to the plastic bag, then place in the refrigerator to marinate while preparing the rest of the dish.
  3. Combine reserved 1/4 cup marinade with chickpeas in a bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate alongside the chicken.
Make the Turmeric Rice
  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. In a strainer, rinse the rice under cold water.
  2. Add shallots, then sauté until softened, 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic then sauté for 30 seconds, and then add turmeric and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add rinsed rice and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute, and then add chicken broth and turn heat up to bring to a boil.
  5. Place a lid on top then turn heat down to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes until rice is tender (heat should be low enough that the broth is at a very gentle, barely-there simmer.) Remove the pan from the heat then let sit for 5 minutes before removing the lid and fluffing the rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade then place on the baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes or until cooked all the way through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  3. Chop once cool enough to handle.
Make the Garlic Sauce
  1. Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor then blend or process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use (can be done several days ahead of time.)
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Scoop ½ cup of rice into bowls. Top with about 3 oz. chopped chicken, heaping ¼ cup of marinated chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
  2. To finish drizzle with garlic sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  3. NOTE: These make great meal prep lunches. All the components can be made ahead of time. It might be best to separate fresh toppings from chicken and rice to be able to reheat.
Recipe Notes

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 bowl (646g)
6

Amount per serving
Calories	400					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	18	g			23	%	
Saturated Fat	3.5	g			18	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	60	mg			20	%	
Sodium	380	mg			17	%	
Total Carbohydrate	34	g			12	%	
Dietary Fiber	7	g			25	%	
Total Sugars	9	g					
Added Sugars	1	g			2	%	
Protein	28	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	120	mg			10	%	
Iron	2.7	mg			15	%	
Potassium	1040	mg			20	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, lunch, main dish, mediterranean, protein, rice

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

February 6, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Cooking for two can be quite thrifty and healthy if you don’t have to feed an army each meal! This Lemon Herb Couscous is the perfect portion for two without the hassle of scaling anything down. Pair it with our Stuffed Flank Steak or our Parmesan Breaded Chicken!

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2 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked pearl couscous approximately 1/3 cup dry couscous depending on brand
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoonn honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoonn dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain and dry.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss couscous in the marinade. Add the cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (312g)
servings per container 2

Amount per serving
Calories	440					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	29	g			37	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	310	mg			13	%	
Total Carbohydrate	42	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	14	g					
Added Sugars	9	g			18	%	
Protein	7	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	113	mg			8	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	559	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: couscous, cucumber, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops

August 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Add this recipe to your weekly family favorite list!  This sheet pan recipe is budget-friendly, easy to prepare, uses minimal cooking time, high in protein, loads of vegetables, and you can have leftovers…it’s a busy family must have!


Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops
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Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 yellow Bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 14 ounce canned quartered artichoke hearts drained
  • 2 lemons wedged
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 pounds boneless center loin pork chops 1 inch thick (about 6 chops)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 Tablespoons reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Servings: servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean produce and surfaces.
  2. Combine red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and lemon wedges in a large skeet pan (22 X 16).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and pepper. Pour half over the vegetables, stirring and coating well.
  4. Place the pork chops over the vegetables and top each with the remainder of the mixture. Place prepared sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and check the pork temperature with a food thermometer. Once the pork has reached 145 degrees, add olives and feta cheese over the vegetables and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and cover with foil. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice the pork and return over the vegetables. Squeeze the lemon juice from the cooked lemon wedges over the pork and vegetables. Top with fresh basil.
  8. Serve pork and vegetables together.
Recipe Notes

Balsamic Vinegar- may contain added sugars  

1 serving of Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Pork, pork chop, sheet pan

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