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Mexican Lasagna

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this version of Mexican Lasagna for dinner tonight for a dish full of flavor! It’s a simple go-to family meal everyone will love!


Mexican Lasagna
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Mexican Lasagna
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
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Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package fat free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Pour enchilada sauce in a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat.
  4. Place two tortillas in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with half of the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, easy, lasagna, mexican, protein, Turkey

Going Greek Dip

August 13, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantastic  and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!

Going Greek Dip
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  • CourseAppetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
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  • CourseAppetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces hummus
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 medium pepperoncini chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
  2. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is for dip only.

Going Greek Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (137g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 117 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 291 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, dip, dips, easy, greek, hummus, recipe, recipes, school, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer, Vegetarian

Skillet Pizzas

August 4, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Skillet Pizzas are the perfect easy lunch, dinner, or even snack for the pickiest people in your life! Whip these up any night of the week for a table full of smiles!


One Skillet Pizza topped with beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce sliced and ready to be eaten!
Simple Skillet Pizzas
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Servings
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Servings
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One Skillet Pizza topped with beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce sliced and ready to be eaten!
Simple Skillet Pizzas
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup unsalted or low sodium tomato/pasta sauce
  • 1 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned, cooked skinless chicken breast or lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomato
  • Non stick cooking spray
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  1. Coat skillet with non-stick cooking spray and bring to medium-high heat.
  2. Start by toasting one tortilla in the skillet for 30 seconds and then flip to allow both sides of the tortilla to be lightly toasted.
  3. Add a thin layer of pasta sauce, cheese, and beef or chicken on top of tortilla.
  4. Allow to heat throughout.
  5. Remove from skillet and top with lettuce and tomatoes.
  6. Slice into 4 wedges and serve immediately.
  7. Repeat steps above to prepare the remaining 5 pizzas.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, dinner, easy, fast, grain, grains, lunch, pizza, protein, quick, recipe, recipes

Texas Two-Step Chicken

August 4, 2015 by avery.martin

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, dinner, easy, fast, five, recipe, recipes, Texas

Quesadillas with Mushrooms and Black Olives

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This easy quesadilla with cheese, black olives, and mushrooms is such an easy fix for hungry kids or adults to satisfy those cravings, while still getting some veggies in!

Quesadillas filled with mushrooms and black olives, cheese, and green onions on a white plate on a wooden cutting board.
Speedy Quesadillas
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Quesadillas filled with mushrooms and black olives, cheese, and green onions on a white plate on a wooden cutting board.
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Ingredients
  • 4 (8 inch) corn or low fat flour tortillas
  • 2/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1/4 cup (about 1 - 2.25 ounce can) black olives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
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  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet cooking spray.
  2. Place over medium high heat.
  3. Place 1 tortilla in skillet and top with half of 1/3 of a cup with cheese.
  4. Layer the olives, mushrooms and green onions on top of the cheese.
  5. Top with remaining cheese and tortilla.
  6. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  7. Remove and keep warm.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each into wedges and serve.
Recipe Notes

Quesadilla with Mushrooms and Black Olives Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 quesadilla (61g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 180 mg 15 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 43 mg 0 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheese, dinner, easy, fast, grain, kid friendly, lunch, quesadillas, quick, recipe, recipes, tex mex, Vegetarian

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