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Beef & Cauliflower

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This simple Beef & Cauliflower is a one pot meal the family will enjoy! It’s healthy and takes less than 30 minutes from assembly to table!

Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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  1. Cut meat into bite size squares. Brown meat in canola oil about 5 minutes.
  2. Separate cauliflower into florets (about 4 cups).
  3. Add cauliflower, green pepper, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir lightly to coat vegetables with soy sauce.
  4. Cover pan and simmer until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Blend cornstarch, sugar, and beef broth and add to meat mixture with green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated and sauce is thickened.
  6. Serve over 1/2 cup brown rice.
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Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos

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Any day is a taco day!!  These Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos are a special treat for a weekend meal. You can even double up the recipe and prep your meals for the week to come.  Don’t forget to add the fresh salsa verde and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos


Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
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Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
  2. Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
  3. Put meat into bowl, rolling it in the Rub mixture until it is coated evenly.
  4. Cover the meat with wax paper or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, no longer
  5. Place the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil and fold foil to make a sealed pouch.
  6. Place tenderloin in baking dish or pan and put into oven.
  7. Bake for 2 hours or until it shreds with a fork.
  8. Transfer meat to a serving dish and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  10. Shred with fork or slice tenderloin into very thin pieces and serve hot with warm tortillas, avocados, salsa, and cilantro in separate bowls so all family members can make their own tacos
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Lightened Up Carrot Cake Bars

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Carrot cake just feels right for a spring gathering!

Need help measuring? Refer back to one of our earlier posts about Measuring Basics 

 

Lightened Carrot Cake Bars
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16 20 minutes
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15 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Lightly coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add shredded carrot, 1/2 cup of the nuts, the eggs, oil, and milk
  4. Stir just until combined. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool bars in pan on a wire rack.
  6. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut bars out of the pan.
  7. Spread top evenly with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup nuts. Cut into 20 bars.
Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Beat in yogurt until smooth. Fold thawed whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
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Lightened Carrot Cake Bars Nutrition Facts Serving size (58g) servings per container 16 Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 135 mg 6 % Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 6 g 12 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 6 % Iron 6 % Potassium 2 %

 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living Online

Pizza Salad

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Looking for a healthier way to eat your pizza? Try this easy to through together pizza salad that adults and kids will both love.


Pizza Salad recipe piled high on a white platter
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  1. Combine tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and garlic powder in a container with tight fitting lid.
  2. Cover and shake dressing until well-blended.
  3. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese, tomatoes, and pepperoni.
  4. Serve with dressing and optional pizza toppings of choice.
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