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Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry

May 6, 2026 by odessa.keenan

Take Your Taste Buds on a Trip and Try Thai!

Bring bold, fresh flavor to your kitchen with our Thai Chicken & Vegetable Curry!

Tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy coconut curry sauce come together for a meal that’s both comforting and vibrant.

Packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables, lean protein, and aromatic ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and curry paste, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body and your cravings for something new and exciting.

Quick, flavorful, and better than takeout—dinner just got a passport!


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake, bella, or brown mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 32 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes chopped
  • 13.5 ounce can unsweetened lite coconut milk
  • 1 can of water measured with can of coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 5 ounces spinach
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  1. In a large sauté pan over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and immediately turn the heat to medium. Stir every so often and cook until the onions until they are softened and beginning to brown at the edges (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl and season with salt.
  3. Add the curry powder, turmeric, and Thai red curry paste to the onions and stir until onions are coated  in the spices (about 1 minute). Add the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and encourage stir-frying. Cook thoroughly (about 5-7 minutes) until chicken is cooked through and temps at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use tongs to remove chicken and transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and mushroom into the pan and sauté (about 5-6 minutes).
  5. Add the tomatoes and stir until they just begin to soften (about 1 minute). Add the can of coconut milk. Fill up the empty can of coconut milk with water and add to the pan. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the chicken pieces back into the pan and stir to coat evenly. Add chopped cilantro and spinach into the pan and stir to combine all ingredients.
  7. Spoon rice into bowls (if serving over rice). Top with chicken and sauce, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bell pepper, Chicken, curry, fall, mushrooms, protein, spinach, spring, stir fry, sugar snap pea, summer

Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

January 30, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

If you are looking for a heart-healthy dinner for two, this meal is for you. The stuffed peppers are low in sodium yet full of flavor. The fiber and protein create a filling meal that is delicious and easy to prepare.


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Ingredients
  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup low sodiium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup water
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions but omit the salt.
  4. Wash the bell peppers, then remove the tops, seeds, and membranes. Place peppers, cut side up, in a loaf pan.
  5. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Onion will look translucent when ready.
  6. Add rice, black beans, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Continue to cook while stirring for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Divide the filling between the two peppers.
  8. Pour ¼ cup water in the bottom of the loaf pan. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, check that the peppers are getting tender. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Serve the peppers warm with fresh cilantro. You can also add salsa or sour cream for your taste preference.*
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*Salsa, sour cream and other toppings not reflected on the nutrition label.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, bell pepper, rice, two, Vegetarian

Bok Choy Spicy Stir Fry

September 5, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Today we are sharing some new ways to enjoy your bok choy! Try this Spicy Bok Choy Stir fry as a delicious and colorful side dish that is sure to make your kitchen smell amazing and make your taste buds happy!

To learn more about how to prepare it and why you should be eating bok choy visit our blog! 


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup shallots minced
  • 2 small heads bok choy chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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  1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium- high heat. Evenly distribute oil over the skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic and minced shallots to the skillet and heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add bok choy, red bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add low sodium soy sauce and sesame oil to the skillet coating the bok choy, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  5. Evenly distribute cayenne pepper over dish and continuously stir vegetables for an additional 2- 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  6. Serve as a side to your favorite dish or store in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
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Sauteed Parmesan Vegetables

December 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Sautéed Parmesan Vegetables is a simple side dish that will impress! Add some color to your next meal and your dinner table!Sauteed Parmesan Vegetable recipe in a white serving bowl with a grey napkin.


Sauteed Parmesan Vegetable recipe in a white serving bowl with a grey napkin.
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Ingredients
  • 1 zucchini coarsely chopped
  • 1 yellow squash coarsely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Wash and chop vegetables as indicated above.
  3. Heat skillet to medium; add vegetable oil.
  4. Add zucchini, squash, bell peppers and grape tomatoes and sauté until
  5. tender, about 10 minutes; turning occasionally.
  6. Place sautéed vegetable in large serving bowl; add dressing and parmesan cheese; mix until evenly coated.
Recipe Notes

Sauteed Parmesan Vegetables Nutrition Facts Serving size (283g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 76 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 618 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bell pepper, Heart Healthy, side dish, spring, summer, tomatoes, vegetables, Vegetarian

Beefy Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Think outside the box for dinner tonight with Beefy Vegetable Stuffed Peppers!

 

Beefy Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
  • 1 medium zucchini coarsely grated
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 medium bell peppers cuthalf lengthwise, cored
  • 2 14.5 cans no salt added diced tomatoes juice reserved
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt, pepper, oregano, onion, oatmeal, zucchini, egg, and spinach. Mix until well combined.
  3. Arrange the pepper halves cut side up in a 9X13 baking dish and fill each pepper half with the meat mixture.
  4. Pour the tomatoes with their juices over the peppers.
  5. Cover with aluminum and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake the peppers until mixture inside peppers reaches 165 degrees. (about 30-45 more minutes)
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, bell pepper, pepper, protein

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