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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

November 30, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to bring to your next gathering! This recipe makes plenty to share and has all the flavors of your favorite spinach artichoke dip but better!


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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of baby bella mushrooms whole
  • 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 13.75 ounce canned artichoke hearts drained, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large scallion chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup mozzarella part-skim shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoons plain bread crumbs grated
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Rinse mushrooms, parsley and scallion under cool running water and set out to dry.
  3. Carefully remove the stems of the mushrooms from the mushroom caps, leaving the caps whole.
  4. Chop 1 cup of the mushroom stems and place in large bowl, discard the rest.
  5. Add the thawed, drained spinach and the drained and chopping artichoke hearts to the bowl of mushroom stems.
  6. Add the garlic, parsley, scallion and black pepper to the bowl and stir to combine the seasonings into the vegetables.
  7. Add the cream cheese, and combine well.
  8. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese and combine well.
  9. Using a spoon, fill the mushrooms caps with the spinach artichoke filling. Top with bread crumbs. Depending on the size of the mushroom caps, you may have extra filling.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Serving number of mushrooms may vary depending on size of mushrooms.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, artichoke, mushrooms, Snacks, spinach, Vegetarian

Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini

September 22, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

The real game-day MVP is a great versatile sauce or marinade. Chimichurri is the perfect mix of herbs and spices to liven up your tailgate or any night the grill is fired up!


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Servings
6 1/2 zucchini servings
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6 1/2 zucchini servings
Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini
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6 1/2 zucchini servings
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers deseeded and diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup parsley Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini
  • 3 large zucchini cuthalf lengthwisestrips
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese
Servings: 1/2 zucchini servings
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  1. Wash your hands and sanitize all surfaced
  2. Wash and prepare ingredients
  3. Combine the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a large bowl and set aside
  4. Prepare zucchini, slice into uniform strips so they grill evenly.
  5. Heat up grill and spray with oil
  6. Add sliced zucchini to your chimichurri sauce and mix well.
  7. Place zucchini on grill and cook until tender
  8. Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese
  9. Serve and enjoy
Recipe Notes

Chimichurri sauce is a very versatile condiment: You can add it to beef, chicken, or pork. It can be incorporated into meatballs or used as a marinade for fajitas. It can also be utilized as a unique salad dressing.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, grill, Grilling, healthy side dish, Side Dishes, zucchini

Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Preparation

January 16, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

lemon garlic chickenThis easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal is going to be your go-to favorite dish for those weeks you need to prepare meals ahead of time! The baked chicken, cheese-covered peppers, asparagus spears, and sweet potatoes make for a filling meal that is low in fat and high in fiber and protein. If one of your new year’s resolutions is to make more healthy meals at home, start with this one! [Read more…] about Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Preparation

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Asparagus Breakfast Bake

December 12, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

asparagus-breakfast-bake-blog-ig-title-no-logo-asparagus-bakeIf you have never cooked with asparagus, this Asparagus Bake is the perfect recipe to test it out. This is a delicious casserole, great for breakfast or even breakfast-for-dinner! It is quick to mix together, so you can have breakfast ready even on the busiest mornings!

 

 

 

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Homemade Basil Pesto

April 26, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

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Homemade Basil Pesto
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped, toasted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cup basil washed, dried, and destemmed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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  1. In a food processor with a steel blade attachment, put toasted walnuts and garlic cloves, and process for 5 pulses.
  2. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Process 30 seconds.
  3. Add olive oil and parmesan cheese, process until smooth (about 10 seconds).
Recipe Notes

1 tablespoon = 1 serving

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