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Dinner Tonight

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Veggie Tots

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How do I be more creative with my vegetable game? How do I repurpose leftover vegetables? Our answer: VEGGIE TOTS! Try this fun and tasty recipe at your next meal.


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8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Veggie Tots
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Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
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Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F, place oven rack in the middle of the oven and line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. Steam or microwave the potatoes to the point where a fork is easily inserted but its too tough to eat (20 seconds for ready to eat potatoes in microwave)
  3. Once they are cooked, drain them and set them aside to cool down.
  4. Then place 2 cups of thawed broccoli florets into your food processor and pulse it until the broccoli resembles coarse rice. (should yield 1 1/2 cups chopped)Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the finely chopped broccoli and transfer into a large bowl.
  5. Next, pulse the semi-cooked potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan cheese; pulse just enough to break up the potatoes and combine then with the cheese.
  6. Place the cheese and potato mixture into the bowl with the broccoli.Add seasoning into the large bowl and fold all ingredients with a large spatula to combine all ingredients evenly.
  7. Then place grated parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs into small bowl.Form small balls with a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop or your hands and a spoon with the folded. Once the ball is formed, roll each veggie tot in the grated cheese and bread crumb coating
  8. Place each veggie tot on the baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.Bake 12 minutes, until golden brownRemove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes and enjoy!
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Complete instructions 2-8 from the "Oven Instructions" section.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐF and set the time for 7 minutes.
  3. Once preheated, place food on the tray/basket making sure not crowd the tots. Spray the top of the tots with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Close the air fryer and start the cooking. Halfway through, turn the tots over and spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray and finish the cooking.
  5. Note: you might have to cook the tots in batches.
Recipe Notes

May use fresh potatoes for this recipe instead of the ready to use russet potatoes.

Salsa Beef & Rice

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Salsa Beef and Rice is an easy dinner to pull together, keep the ingredients on hand for your next busy weeknight!

Salsa Beef & Rice
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6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Salsa Beef & Rice
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in skillet.
  3. Drain meat.
  4. Heat cooked rice, meat mixture, corn, and salsa in skillet for 10 to 15 minutes. (Add water as needed to prevent the rice from sticking).
  5. Add cheese and heat until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
Recipe Notes

Salsa Beef and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/4 cup (261g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 300 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 103 mg 8 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 664 mg 15 %

Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad

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Try this light and easy Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad. It will sure be a hit on a hot summer day! As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp consumption, however, is considered healthy for the circulatory system.


Spicy shrimp spinach salad in a blue bowl
Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad
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  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. You can do this by placing the shrimp under cool running water for no more than 20 minutes
  2. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place shrimp in a small bowl.
  4. Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning; toss to coat.
  5. Set shrimp aside.
  6. If it is going to take some time, place in refrigerator to follow food safety guidelines.
  7. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  8. Add garlic, red onion, and shrimp.
  9. Cook in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is opaque
  10. Add spinach, cook and stir about 1 minute or until spinach is just wilted. Remember, the more wilted the spinach the less vitamins and nutrients you will receive as the heat removes them.
  11. Transfer to a serving platter.
  12. Place tomatoes on top of dish to garnish and add flavor.
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