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Zucchini Garlic Bites

August 31, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

In many parts of Texas, zucchini is a flourishing crop for gardeners this year. Zucchini Garlic Bites are a great and delicious way to utilize this produce item.


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5 3 bites per serving
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5 3 bites per serving
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5 3 bites per serving
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5 3 bites per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and well drained
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese grated fine
  • 1 clove garlic grated fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopeed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 3 bites per serving
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Grate or shred zucchini into fine pieces. Pat dry zucchini with a paper towel or ring moisture out in a cheesecloth.
  3. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  4. Form a tablespoon of the mixture into small round balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: kid friendly, school, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, zucchini

Italian Spinach Zucchini Meatballs

July 29, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Nobody puts baby SPINACH in the corner, but nobody said we couldn’t be sneaky about it. Check out this Italian Spinach and Zucchini Meatball recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household!


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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground turkey – 7% fat
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella low sodium, divided
  • 1 medium zucchini shredded
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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  1. Wash your hands, clean your preparation area, and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, shredded zucchini, chopped spinach, egg whites, and all seasonings.
  4. Combine until ingredients are well mixed
  5. Split mixture into 4 sections. Aim to make 6 meatballs from each section to get you 24 total meatballs.
  6. Add meatballs to an oven-safe dish.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  8. Remove dish from the oven, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: main dish, meatballs, recipe, Turkey, zucchini

Flatbread Pizza

January 14, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Flatbread Pizza is the perfect way to get your kids to help you make their own dinner! This recipe has tons of ways for kids to get involved, and who doesn’t love pizza??


Flatbread Pizza sliced into quarters, placed on a wooden cutting board atop of a cotton towel.
Flatbread Pizza
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Flatbread Pizza sliced into quarters, placed on a wooden cutting board atop of a cotton towel.
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8
Ingredients
  • 4 naan bread whole wheat
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce unsalted
  • 2 cups zucchini diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup 2% milk mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Oven Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. Toss sliced zucchini and mushrooms with olive oil and pepper.
  4. Place vegetables on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Spread tomato sauce evenly on flatbread.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella over tomato sauce.
  7. Add roasted vegetables.
  8. Bake pizza at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes
  3. Toss sliced zucchini and mushrooms with olive oil and place on the air fryer basket/tray.
  4. Once the air fryer is preheated cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Spread tomato sauce evenly on the flatbread and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce and add roasted vegetables once done.
  6. Set the air fryer to 375°F and let preheat for 4 minutes.
  7. Place flatbread on the air fryer basket/tray.
  8. Once the air fryer is preheated, cook for 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Recipe Notes

Easy Flatbread Pizza Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 flatbread (145g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 244 mg 20 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 346 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, kid friendly, kids, lunch, mushroom, pizza, zucchini

Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket

May 22, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket recipe is the perfect recipe to start of grilling season with! It is a simple dish to throw together then throw on the grill for a simple and impressive dinner!Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.

Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.
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Ingredients
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1.5 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion thickly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium summer squash
  • 1.5 pound chicken breast cut into equal size cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon parsley dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Heat your grill to cook over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the vegetables as directed. Cut the chicken in to evenly sized cubes.
  3. Combine the olive oil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
  4. Cut 6 sheets of foil approximately 12 inches in length each.
  5. Divide the vegetables and chicken evenly among the 6 sheets of foil. Top each with some of the oil mixture, spreading over the vegetables and chicken.
  6. Fold the foil so that it creates a sealed pocket.
  7. Grill the foil packets over medium high heat for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Chicken and Summer Veggie Foils Nutrition Facts Serving size (283g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 60 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 42 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 825 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, grill, Grilling, main dish, mushrooms, protein, red bell pepper, squash, summer, vegetables, zucchini

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta

September 7, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Try this twist on a classic pasta salad! Packed with healthy veggies and filling whole wheat pasta, have this pasta for your meal or a side dish!

 

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad, a recipe by Dinner Tonight.
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, minus added salt.
  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  4. Wash all vegetables and garlic before chopping.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss squash, zucchini, bell pepper and onion with half of oil (2 tablespoons) in a large roasting pan or a large baking sheet with sides.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the vegetables in a preheated oven. Stir the vegetables every 5 minutes, until tender and browned for about 10 to 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, combine basil, garlic and remaining oil (2 tablespoons) in a large bowl.
  9. Combine pasta, vegetables and dressing in a large bowl; serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, main dish, pasta, pasta salad, Salad, squash, vegetables, Vegetarian, yellow squash, zucchini

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