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Mexican Veggie Dip

September 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Need a quick and easy dish for your next tailgate? This simple slow cooker recipe serves up festive flavors and is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any get-together. Ingredients can easily be prepped ahead of time, leaving you more time to cheer on your team. Pair with your favorite game-day main dish for a winning combo!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups reduced sodium fat free vegetable broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 10 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup low fat Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 8 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 15 ounces reduced sodium black beans
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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  1. Begin by washing your hands and cleaning your counter tops or other surfaces. Rinse produce under cool running water before chopping.
  2. Line the slow cooker with a liner bag, if preferred.
  3. Chop the vegetables. Measure all ingredients and place in the slow cooker, except the cheese. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Cook on high setting for 3 hours or low setting for 5 hours.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook for 15 minutes more with the lid on the slow cooker.
  6. Best served warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, dip, fall, quinoa, Snacks

Butternut Squash Stew

November 6, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Butternut Squash Stew is the perfect meal for a cold day! With vegetables, grains, and protein, all you need to do to make this meal complete is add a little dairy and a side of fruit!


Butternut Squash Stew
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 2 cup servings
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4 2 cup servings
Butternut Squash Stew
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 2 cup servings
Servings
4 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 3 cups fresh kale chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans low sodium
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Make sure your area is clean and ready for preparation.
  2. Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  3. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir.
  4. Cook in slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Low sodium veggie broth may contain added sugars depending on brand, always read the nutrition facts label. 

Butternut Squash Stew Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (396g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 50 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 13 g 46 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 11 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 148 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 933 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, butternut, butternut squash, fall, Slow Cooker, squash, stew, winter

Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers

October 14, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

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!

 

 

Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Ingredients
  • 2 bell peppers (green, orange, yellow, or red)
  • 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans no salt added
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 3/4 cup cheese Mexican blend, reduced fat, shredded
  • 1/4 cup water
  • garnish (optional, for garnish)
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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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, bell pepper, cheese, dinner, health, healthy, lunch, main dish, one dish meal, quinoa, recipe, single dish meal, Slow Cooker, vegetables, Vegetarian

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