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Matcha Pea Soup

March 12, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

It’s time to think beyond kale smoothies and matcha lattes. Here’s a new way to eat your greens, and it’s easy to make!


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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups thawed frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup green onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 tablespoon matcha
  • 1 tablespoon light sour cream
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  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium- low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until softened, but not browned, only for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small separate bowl, whisk matcha with hot water until dissolved and set aside for later.
  3. Then add frozen peas to large saucepan, let it simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in spinach, parsley, green onion, lime juice, salt, and matcha water. Blend smooth with any of our methods to puree soup.
  5. Divide soup among serving bowls and top with sour cream and garnish with parsley.
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*Adapted from Shape Magazine

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: main dish, matcha, pea, soup, Vegetarian

Skillet Gnocchi

August 1, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Start pasta week off with pasta made from potatoes! This Skillet Gnocchi recipe is sure to be hit with the entire family!


Skillet Gnocchi recipe plated on a blue glass plate
Skillet Gnocchi
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Skillet Gnocchi
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 ounces shelf stable gnocchi
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 cups spinach chopped
  • 15 ounce diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 15 ounce unsalted white kidney beans drained, and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
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  1. Clean preparation area, wash hands
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until it is plumped and starting to brown; about 5-7 minutes. Place cooked gnocchi in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and onion to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and water. Cook until onion is cooked.
  4. Add spinach and cook by stirring until spinach begins to wilt
  5. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and simmer. Add gnocchi and sprinkle with both cheeses.
  6. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling; about 3 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, fall, gnocchi, Heart Healthy, main dish, one dish meal, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian, winter

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta

March 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Spinach serves as a fantastic vegetable that can be enjoyed fresh, frozen or canned year round. This particular recipeSpinach Strawberry Salad will unite color and taste which will definitely delight your palate.  This salad can be paired with just about any meal and will have your family asking for more!

 

Spinach Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta
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Spinach Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup artificial sucralose
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups spinach rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups strawberries cleaned, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds slivered
  • 1/2 cup Feta nonfat
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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and chill if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Toast the almonds for added flavor if desired.
  3. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almonds, cheese, feta, main dish, Salad, side dish, side salad, spinach, spring, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian

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!

Spinach Quiche
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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

Eat Your Spinach

April 30, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: parmesan, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, spinach, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

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