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Dinner Tonight

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

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If you are looking for a great alternative for meat, try this colorful vegetable casserole. It is sure to satisfy your tummy and delight your taste buds.


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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion, and cook stirring often, until starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, and cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Scatter half the tortilla pieces in the baking dish.
  7. Top with half the vegetable mixture, half the enchilada sauce and half the cheese.
  8. Repeat to form another layer.
  9. Cover with foil.
  10. Bake the casserole for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size approx. 2x3 inch portion (264g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 500 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 40 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 11 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 158 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 424 mg 10 %

Minestrone Pasta

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Pasta anyone?  This delightful recipe will make dinner tonight light and carefree at your dinner table. It’s quick and perfect after a busy day in the home or at work. This dish is packed with vegetables and would make a fantastic side to your favorite protein.  Minestrone Pasta plated on a white plate.


Minestrone Pasta plated on a white plate.
Easy Minestrone Pasta
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, add carrots, bell pepper, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes.
  2. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine Italian dressing and parmesan cheese.
  3. Add pasta and dressing to vegetables mixture.
  4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes allowing flavors to combine and serve.
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Tex Mex Beef Skillet

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Whether you’re looking for a delicious family meal or easy meal prep idea our Tex Mex Beef Skillet is a great option! This skillet recipe l is a great way to get your protein, vegetables, and grains all in meal!


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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary.
  3. Return meat to skillet.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, tomato paste and salt. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in rice, beans, chilies and tomatoes; heat through. Cook until all the flavors combine.
  6. Garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately
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Southwest Bean Burrito

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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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  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.
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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 %

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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Its getting a little cooler and now, it’s time for soup!  Try this easy slow cooker soup for dinner.  Just add your ingredients, set the clock and go! Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.

Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
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Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
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  1. Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
  2. Add to large crock pot.
  3. Clean tops of all canned goods before opening
  4. Then add other ingredients (including liquid from vegetables) to the meat mixture in the crock pot.
  5. Stir well. Simmer in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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