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Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup

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The perfect soup to add a fresh salad and whole grain bread sticks to! So zesty and delicious, a family favorite, enjoy.


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Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
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  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot.
  2. Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  3. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, or swiss chard (if desired), pasta and seasonings; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  5. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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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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  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).
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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 %

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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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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Couscous Chicken

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes
  7. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  8. Lower the heat to medium and add the Italian dressing to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
  9. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Cook couscous according to package directions and place cooked couscous in a serving bowl.
  11. Top with the spinach, chicken, and tomato sauce mixture.
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CousCous Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size (333g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 98 mg 8 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 889 mg 20 %

Chili Mac

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All the savory delicious comfort of chili and macaroni and cheese for kids and kids at heart! Chili Mac is the perfect comfort food to make a long day better. Great for dinner or heated up for lunch the next day.


Chili Mac
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6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In large skillet, brown the meat.
  3. Drain off any remaining fat.
  4. Add the onions and green peppers to the meat.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes on medium to low heat.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add cheese and heat until melted.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Chili Mac Nutrition Facts Serving size (244g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 125 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 499 mg 10 %

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