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Sorghum Fried Rice

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Sorghum is a whole grain high in protein and antioxidants. It truly is the “star” of this recipe.  Enjoy the sorghum fried rice as a 1 skillet meal or with your favorite chicken, beef, or shrimp.


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  1. Heat large skillet or wok to medium heat and pour sesame oil. Add onion and thawed peas and carrots, fry until tender.
  2. Slide the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs on the other. Use a spatula to scramble and cook eggs. Once eggs are cooked, combine with vegetables.
  3. Add and stir in the cooked sorghum grain to the skillet. Pour soy sauce over evenly and stir until well heated. Top mixture with green onion.
  4. **use cold sorghum grain to prevent mushy texture.
  5. -Prepare grain the day before or defrost grain stored in the freezer.
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Pumpkin Chili

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The nights are starting to cool off! Warm you and your family back up with this delicious pumpkin chili recipe! In this dish, veggies provide essential nutrients, beans that provide fiber and protein, and lean beef that also increase the protein content. This is a chili dish that you can feel good about serving to your family and friends!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
  4. Add lean beef and cook until browned.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, water, chili powder, cumin, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans.
  7. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
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Cheesy Lasagna Rolls

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What better way to celebrate National Pasta month than with these easy to make Cheesy Lasagna Rolls that are pasta-tively amazing! Kids are going to love this dish as well!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse any fresh vegetables under cool running water. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink, drain excess fat off of beef if necessary.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Simmer for about 10 minutes then set aside.
  4. Mix together cottage cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
  5. Spread this mixture over each noodle and roll up.
  6. Place seam side down in a greased baking pan.
  7. Top all roll ups with sauce mixture and then sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, if desired.
  8. Cover dish and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving for flavors to blend.
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Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce

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This pork tenderloin with a cayenne cherry sauce is healthy, while still feeling indulgent.


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Mix the preserves, balsamic vinegar, and allspice in a small bowl. Reserve half of the mixture.
  4. Brush 1/2 of the mixture on the pork tenderloin, covering the entire tenderloin.
  5. Cover and cook the tenderloin for 45-50 minutes, or until a food thermometer reaches 145 degrees F.
  6. While the tenderloin is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the cherries, cayenne, and the reserved preserve mixture. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  7. Using an immersion blender, food processor, or regular blender blend the dark cherry sauce until it is smooth. Be careful with the hot liquid.
  8. Slice the tenderloin and spoon the dark cherry sauce over top. Enjoy!
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Pork Tenderloin with Dark Cherry Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size (186g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 65 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 6 % Potassium 10 %

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

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Transition into fall with this delicious and creamy pumpkin pasta! Hearty pasta paired with pumpkin and mushrooms is sure to give you that first taste of fall!Bowtie pasta covered in a creamy pumpkin sauce still in the saucepan it was cooked in.

 

Bowtie pasta covered in a creamy pumpkin sauce still in the saucepan it was cooked in.
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. In a large skillet heat up olive oil. Once heated add garlic and stir until aromatic. Add chopped mushrooms and stir until softened.
  4. Add milk and cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted.
  5. Add pumpkin and spices and stir until well combined, heated through, and aromatic.
  6. Add pasta and stir until pasta is coated. Serve immediately.
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