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Pinto Bean Soup with Lime Crema

January 2, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This hearty soup is made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is delicious and nutritious on its own, but you can also top with your favorite fresh ingredients such as diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeno, and sliced avocado!


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6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cup Canned Pinto Beans drained, divided
  • 1.5 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes and Chilies no sodium, drained
  • 2 cups Canned Whole Kernel Corn low sodium, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a blender or food processer, blend at least 1 cup of pinto beans until smooth. You can blend more pinto beans for a creamier soup.
  2. To a large pot, add garlic and olive oil over medium heat. Let cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. To pot, add chopped onion. Let cook until translucent.
  4. To pot, add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. To pot, add blended pinto beans, whole pinto beans, canned tomatoes and chilies, corn, and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the whole beans are fully cooked.
  7. While the soup is simmering, to a small bowl add the yogurt and lime juice. Stir to combine. You may add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Serve soup in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime crema drizzled on top. You may also top with your favorite toppings such as low-fat shredded cheese, pico de gallo, or avocado. Please note that these recommended toppings are not included in the nutrition information.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, pinto beans, soup, soups, Vegetarian

Butternut Squash Soup

November 29, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Warm up the holiday season with a sweet, spicy, veggie-packed soup that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Butternut Squash Soup will be your family’s new favorite recipe!


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6 1.5 cup servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 4 pound butternut squash rind and seeds removed, cubed
  • 2 cups red bell pepper remove seeds and chop into wedges
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled peeled, chopped into cubes
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic
  • 2 stalks stalks celery
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable broth fat free, low sodium
  • 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Preheat oven to 400º.
  3. Prepare the vegetables as directed.
  4. On a large sheet pan add the butternut squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Mix vegetables, olive oil, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  5. In a large pot, melt butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until translucent.
  7. Add cumin, Italian seasoning, and cayenne, and cook another minute.
  8. Add the roasted vegetables and vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Blend soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Add Greek yogurt and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, soup, soups, vegetable, Vegetarian, winter squash, winter vegetable

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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4 2 cup servings
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Servings
4 2 cup servings
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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

Ravioli and Tomatoes

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Ravioli and Tomatoes is an easy weeknight pasta dish to impress even the pickiest of eaters! This kid friendly pasta dish is going to be a new family favorite!

Ravioli & Tomato recipe plated on a white pasta serving bowl.
Garden Fresh Ravioli
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Ravioli & Tomato recipe plated on a white pasta serving bowl.
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds Frozen Cheese Ravioli
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated
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  1. Cook ravioli according to the package directions, drain and return them to the pot.
  2. In a large skillet over low heat, cook together onion, garlic and broth until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes until tomatoes soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Gently toss the cooked ravioli with the tomato mixture, top with parsley.
  5. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
Recipe Notes

Ravioli and Tomatoes Nutrition Facts Serving size (142g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 90 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 76 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 313 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: frozen, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, ravioli, tomatoes, Vegetarian

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