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Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich

August 13, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, dinner, fish, lunch, main dish, protein, recipe, recipes, sandwich, sandwiches, Seafood, tuna

Southwest Bean Burrito

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious burrito is a refreshing and filling meal. You can eat the bean mixture in a burrito or add it to a bowl of steamed rice. Don’t be afraid to add a few other flavors like lime juice! Have fun with this Southwestern Bean Burrito recipe!

Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
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Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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  • CourseMain Dish
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 small avocados seeded, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 8.75 ounce can unsalted kernel corn drained
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine together the black beans, corn, garlic powder, avocado, onion, and chopped tomato.
  3. If you would like to add the jalapeño and cilantro combine it with the above ingredients
  4. Set aside mixture
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  6. Cook tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning twice.
  7. Transfer tortilla to a baking pan.
  8. Place cheese and 1/8 prepared mixture on side of tortilla and fold to make burrito (You can use a toothpick to hold together).
  9. Place burrito in oven for 5-10 minutes and turn once to toast both sides until heated through and through. May broil for 3 minutes to make crispy.
  10. Serve while hot.
Recipe Notes

Southwest Bean Burrito Nutrition Facts Serving size (166g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 123 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 440 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bean, beans, burrito, burritos, canned, dinner, Heart Healthy, recipe, recipes, tex mex, Vegetarian

Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

June 25, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this uniquely delicious turkey sandwich! The combination of grapes and avocado is unexpected but you’ll devour it!

 

Learn how to slice an avocado with this how-to- video.

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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
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8 1/2 sandwich servings
Servings
8 1/2 sandwich servings
Ingredients
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 8 oz thin sliced turkey breast low sodium
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes sliced in half
  • 4 sprays Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Servings: 1/2 sandwich servings
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  1. Place bread slices on a clean surface. Spread mustard evenly on 4 bread slices.
  2. Layer your sandwiches with 1-2 slices of turkey meat,1 slice swiss cheese, sliced avocado. Last, top with sliced grapes.
  3. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the sandwich.
  4. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and grill each side of the sandwich for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Grape & Avocado Grilled Cheese Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 sandwich (114g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 1.5 mg 8 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bread, breads, cheese, dinner, grain, grape, lunch, protein, recipe, recipes, sandwich, sandwiches, school, Turkey

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