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Sausage and Veggie Skewers

September 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Get to grillin’ with our Smoked Turkey Sausage and Veggie Skewers!  Loaded with flavorful grilled sausage and a variety of veggies, these are sure to be a hit at your next summer barbeque!


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Ingredients
  • 13 ounces Smoked Turkey Sausage Sliced into 24 pieces
  • 1 each red bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each green bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1.5 cups portabella mushrooms halved
  • 1.5 cups onions approximately ½ large onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup asparagus
  • 3 each jalapeno peppers (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Crushed Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Servings: skewers
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Instructions
  1. Clean and prepare your working space.
  2. Prepare your outside grill or inside grill/grilling pan, as necessary.
  3. Cut and prepare all of your ingredients as directed.
  4. Take your smoked turkey sausage and vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, and jalapenos) and place them in a large mixing bowl, and mix.
  5. In a smaller bowl, add your olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  6. Next, add the oil and spice mixture to the large bowl of sausage and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
  7. Grab your skewers and evenly distribute the sausage and vegetables on the eight metal skewers in the pattern of your choice.
  8. (If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them prior to use)
  9. Once the sausage and veggies have been added to the skewers, place them on your grill for approximately 10-20 minutes or until your desired doneness.
  10. Remove from grill. Eat and enjoy!
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Tex-Mex Sorghum Stuffed Mushrooms

December 11, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

The Tex-Mex Sorghum Stuffed Mushrooms are a hearty vegetarian main dish packed with flavor and nutrition.  These mushrooms kick up the “fiesta” flavor with fresh vegetables and spices without the added salt.


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Stuffed Mushrooms
  • 8 portabella mushrooms stems removed, and gills scraped
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups red onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup sorghum grain cooked
  • 15 ounces low sodium canned black beans drained, and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
Guacamole Topping
  • 1 medium whole avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic chopped
  • 1 medium lime freshly squeezed juice
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Rinse mushrooms under cool running water. Cut the stems, remove the gills, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Evenly place mushrooms (gills side up) on a baking sheet and mist with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and gently blot mushroom caps using a paper towel to remove any moisture. Set aside and keep oven temperature at 400 degrees F.
  3. Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Add corn, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Combine ingredients well and continue cooking vegetables until tender. Remove from heat and stir in cooked sorghum grain and drained black beans.
  4. Scoop ½ cup of vegetable stuffing into each mushroom cap. Return to baking sheet and top with shredded cheese. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  5. Prepare guacamole topping during baking. Mash together avocado with chopped cilantro and garlic. Squeeze lime juice and mix well.
  6. Top 1 tablespoon of guacamole over each stuffed mushroom before serving.
  7. **you can adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking. For minimal spice, change amount to 1/8 teaspoon, or omit
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, main dish, mushrooms, sorghum, Vegetarian

Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

April 3, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

These vegetable stuffed mushrooms pack a ton of flavor and are a great alternative for your next dinner! Bonus: they are super simple to make!Stuffed Portabella Mushroom recipe from Dinner Tonight, two mushrooms on a white plate, stuffed with veggies and cheddar cheese.


Stuffed Portabella Mushroom recipe from Dinner Tonight, two mushrooms on a white plate, stuffed with veggies and cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
  • 4 portabella mushrooms
  • 1 zucchini squash chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. Remove the stems from the mushroom caps and chop stems, leaving mushroom cap in tact.
  2. Add chopped vegetables to the mushroom stems and sauté in a hot pan with non stick cooking spray until vegetables are tender. Drain off any access liquid.
  3. Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet and top with approximately 1/2 cup of sautéed vegetables. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to each mushroom and top with cheddar cheese.
  4. Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 mushroom (212g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 140 mg 6 % Total Carbohydrate 10 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 7 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 148 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 582 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: mushroom, spring, summer, vegetables, Vegetarian, veggies

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