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Tuna Melt Sandwiches

November 29, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Tuna Melt Sandwiches for a quick lunch or simple dinner!

Tuna Melt Sandwiches
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4 1 sandwich servings
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4 1 sandwich servings
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  • CourseMain Dish
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4 1 sandwich servings
Ingredients
  • 1 12 ounce can light tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 8 slices 100% whole grain bread
Servings: 1 sandwich servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork.
  2. Mix tuna, cheese, celery, light mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Spread the tuna mixture on 4 of the pieces of whole wheat bread and place a single slice of bread on top of each.
  4. Put each sandwich either on a cookie sheet or on a square of aluminum foil, wrapping the foil around the sandwiches and folding edges securely.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving. Use the broiler to toast the bread if desired.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, burger, protein, Seafood, tuna, tuna burger

Tuna Cakes

November 29, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


Tuna cakes sitting on a bed of lettuce served on a fish printed bowl
Tuna Cakes
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Tuna cakes sitting on a bed of lettuce served on a fish printed bowl
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Ingredients
  • 2 6 ounce cans low-sodium or no-salt-added tuna in water drained, flaked
  • 1 6 ounce package low-sodium stuffing mix for chicken
  • 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
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  1. Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.
  3. Use ice-cream scoop to add 1/3 cup portions of tuna mixture, in batches, to skillet. Flatten into patties with back of spatula.
  4. Cook 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning patties over after 3 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, main dish, protein, Seafood, tuna, tuna cake, vegetables

Spinach Quiche

August 4, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Healthy breakfast choices can be difficult when you’re just trying to get out of the door in the mornings! Make this delicious Spinach Quiche ahead of time, reheat in the microwave and quickly get a nutritious breakfast with 3 different food groups in one sitting!

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Servings
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Servings
8
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Vegetables
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms sliced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package spinach fresh
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 eggs medium to large
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  1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  2. Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
  3. Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is soft and oil is infused.
  4. Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until veggies are soft.
  5. Add Spinach to the skillet until lightly wilted.
  6. In a bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add Spinach mixture and stir to blend.
  8. Pour into prepared pan.
  9. Bake until eggs have set, about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes clean.
  10. Allow it to set up and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, egg, eggs, lunch, quiche, recipe, recipes, spinach, Vegetarian

Taco Casserole

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, casserole, casseroles, dinner, kid friendly, leftovers, protein, recipe, recipes, taco, tacos, tex mex

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

August 4, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

If you are looking for a great alternative for meat, try this colorful vegetable casserole. It is sure to satisfy your tummy and delight your taste buds.


Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 medium medium red onion chopped
  • 1 medium medium zucchini grated or diced
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels thawed, can also use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 6" white corn tortillas quartered
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion, and cook stirring often, until starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, and cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Scatter half the tortilla pieces in the baking dish.
  7. Top with half the vegetable mixture, half the enchilada sauce and half the cheese.
  8. Repeat to form another layer.
  9. Cover with foil.
  10. Bake the casserole for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Nutrition Facts
Serving size approx. 2x3 inch portion (264g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	240					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	5	g			6	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	10	mg			3	%	
Sodium	500	mg			22	%	
Total Carbohydrate	40	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	7	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	11	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	158	mg			10	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	424	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, canned, casserole, casseroles, corn, dinner, enchilada, enchiladas, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, leftovers, recipe, recipes, school, tex mex, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

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