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Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

August 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This yummy stew is packed with ingredients like kale, beans, and sausage to make it as flavorful as it is filling! Bonus, its a one-pot dish to make cleaning up a snap!


Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew
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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
6
Servings
6
Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew
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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces lean turkey Italian sausage
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled & cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce unsalted white beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
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  1. Remove casings from sausage.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  3. Add Italian sausage and onion to pan, and cook until sausage browns, stirring to crumble. Drain sausage and return to pan.
  4. Stir in potatoes, beans, garlic, and chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped kale and rosemary, and cook for 4 minutes until kale wilts, stirring occasionally. Serve soup in 4–6 bowls, serving with parmesan cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, bean, beans, fall, kale, main dish, one dish meal, one pot, stew, Turkey, winter

Herb Crusted Pork Chops

March 1, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

These Herb Crusted Pork Chops are an easy way to dress up simple chops! Serve with a side of vegetables and potatoes and you’ve got a delicious meal!


Herb Crusted Pork Chops
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Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 4 ounce pork chops
  • 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese fresh
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  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops.
  2. On a plate or a shallow pan, combine all the ingredients except the pork chops. Mix them well.
  3. Press the pork chops into the mixture. Make sure each pork chop gets an even coating on both sides.
  4. Cook the pork chops on the backyard grill or under the broiler for about 8 minutes on each side.
  5. To ensure that the pork is done, use a food thermometer to ensure the temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Herb Crusted Pork Chops Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pork chop (123g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 73 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 393 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, herb, herbs, leftovers, Pork, pork chop

Herb Infused Marinara Sauce

February 16, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

20 Minute Herb Infused Marinara Sauce
20 Minute Herb Infused Marinara Sauce

This quick marinara sauce is perfect for pasta sauce, pizza sauce, or a base for meatballs! The combination of dried herbs and canned tomatoes (with no salt added) gives you freedom to enjoy a quick, easy recipe without the added sodium found in canned or jarred pasta sauces. [Read more…] about Herb Infused Marinara Sauce

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Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

January 6, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes are a perfect easy way to cook with this flavorful vegetable instead of just baking them.

Bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with seasonings.
Bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with seasonings.
Bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with seasonings.
Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
12 1/2 cup servings
Servings
12 1/2 cup servings
Bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with seasonings.
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
12 1/2 cup servings
Servings
12 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs.(6 cups) sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 sprigs rosemary chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red onion sliced
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Preheat saute pan to medium heat on the stove top.
  2. Combine sweet potatoes and olive oil in the pan and saute until potatoes are bright and tender.
  3. Add Rosemary to the pan and continue stirring.
  4. Add garlic and onion, and cook until soft and aromatic.
Recipe Notes

Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (128g)
servings per container 12

Amount per serving
Calories	140					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	4.5	g			6	%	
Saturated Fat	0.5	g			3	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	65	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	24	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	38	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	400	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: five, roasted, rosemary, side dish, Side Dishes, sweet potatoes

Apple and Leek Pork Chops

April 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Sweet and savory pork chops! This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for fall or beyond!

Apple and Leek Pork Chops
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Servings
4
Apple and Leek Pork Chops
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 4-oz. lean, boneless pork loin chops
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 leek sliced
  • 1 medium tart apple sliced
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 cup apple juice unsweetened
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  1. Heat skillet with olive oil, season pork chops with pepper, and brown chops in oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chops; add apple and leak, Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add Rosemary, orange peel, and apple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  3. Combine cornstarch , water, and salt until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, apple, apples, fall, leeks, Pork, protein

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