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Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers

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If you are in need of a recipe to add beans to your eating pattern, this is a perfect recipe to try. These Stuffed Bell Peppers are made in a slow cooker; perfect for a busy day. In addition, this recipe is vegetarian, and by removing the cheese, it can be vegan. This dish is a complete meal, full of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. One pepper is filling and delicious!

 

 

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  1. Cut off the tops of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds. Dice the onion and measure a ¼ cup.
  2. In a bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, tomato sauce, spices, onion, and ½ cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the mixture.
  3. Pour ¼ cup water into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the peppers in the water. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or on high for about 2 hours or until quinoa is tender.
  4. Remove the lid, distribute the remaining cheese (¼ cup) on top of the peppers, and cover again until the cheese is melted.
  5. Add cilantro, then serve.
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Skillet Chops and Rice

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Eat heart-healthy with this low sodium, low saturated fat easy skillet meal. 

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Skillet Chops and Rice
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  1. Trim fat from chops. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add chops and cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Combine rice, water, onion, pepper, tomatoes and tomato sauce in skillet. Bring to a boil.
  4. Arrange chops over rice mixture. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice and pork are done and pork has reached 160 degrees F.
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Skillet Chops and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size (355g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 105 mg 8 % Iron 12 mg 70 % Potassium 833 mg 20 %

Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta

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This recipe is perfect for that beloved Italian night with your family! It is packed with protein and iron. This healthy pasta recipe will for sure become a family favorite. Bon Appetit!

Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Cut chicken breast into large bite size pieces.
  3. Cut sausage into large pieces. In a large, deep skillet over medium low heat, add oil, garlic and onion and saute to flavor oil.
  4. Add chicken and sausage to skillet and brown lightly.
  5. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and green peppers.
  6. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. Season mixture with Italian herb blend.
  7. Add cooked, drained pasta to a skillet mixture.
  8. Toss and serve.
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Chili Mac

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All the savory delicious comfort of chili and macaroni and cheese for kids and kids at heart! Chili Mac is the perfect comfort food to make a long day better. Great for dinner or heated up for lunch the next day.


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In large skillet, brown the meat.
  3. Drain off any remaining fat.
  4. Add the onions and green peppers to the meat.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes on medium to low heat.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add cheese and heat until melted.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Chili Mac Nutrition Facts Serving size (244g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 125 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 499 mg 10 %