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Black Bean and Rice Salad

November 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

 


Black Bean and Rice Salad, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
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Black Bean and Rice Salad, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
Black Bean and Rice Salad
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Ingredients
Rice
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped, red bell pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic clove chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt optional
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  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together rice, onion, red or green pepper, and beans.
  2. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Shake until dressing is evenly mixed.
  3. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly. Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.
Recipe Notes

Black Bean & Rice Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (239g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 36 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 9 g 32 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 9 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 52 mg 4 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 472 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: black beans, healthy side dish, Heart Healthy, rice, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Rosemary Vegetable Skewers

October 24, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick side dish for your family meal? These Rosemary Vegetable Skewers cook in about 10 minutes under the broiler, so you can have kabobs even when the weather isn’t perfect for grilling! This recipe also packs a sodium-free flavor punch by using rosemary and lemon juice as the heart-healthy seasoning.

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6 people
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6 people
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes rinsed
  • 1 squash rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
  • 1 zucchini rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
  • 1 orange bell pepper rinsed and sliced into ¾ inch squares
  • 4-ounce mushrooms rinsed and wiped clean
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
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  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
  2. Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and rosemary. Set aside.
  3. Heat oven broiler to high.
  4. Remove wooden skewers from water and begin to alternate threading tomatoes, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and mushroom.
  5. Place vegetable skewers on rimmed baking sheet and brush with lemon-herb oil.
  6. Place under broiler 5 minutes. Remove and carefully flip skewers (they will be hot). Place back in oven and broil another 5-7 minutes. NOTE: Carefully watch vegetables under broiler to avoid burning.
Recipe Notes

Rosemary Vegetable Skewers Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 skewer (151g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 50 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 5 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 2 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 391 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Grilling, healthy side dish, Heart Healthy, recipe, Side Dishes, sodium free, spring, summer, vegetable kabobs, vegetable skewers, vegetables

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

March 23, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is the perfect side dish for any summer meal! Perfect for your next barbecue or just weeknight meal.

coleslaw with cranberries and apples
Cranberry Apple Coleslaw
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Servings
12 1 1/2 cup servings
coleslaw with cranberries and apples
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Servings
12 1 1/2 cup servings
Servings
12 1 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
Dressing
  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise with olive oil, reduced fat
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Coleslaw Mix
  • 1 small green cabbage, shredded makes around 7 cups shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
  • 2 medium apples sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries no sugar added
Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Rinse all produce before shredding.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. In a separate large bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, carrots, apples, green onions, and cranberries.
  5. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Serve with your favorite main dish!
  7. Be sure to refrigerate coleslaw if not serving immediately.
Recipe Notes

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 1/2 cups (133g)
servings per container 12 

Amount per serving
Calories	90					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	60	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	18	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	14	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	43	mg			4	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	163	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: healthy side dish, Salad, side dish, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, winter

Zucchini Stir Fry

August 25, 2014 by Dinner Tonight

*GOOD* Stir Fry recipes are hard to come by, and we are excited to share this one with you! This recipe is very tasty and packed with flavor! Add a side of rice to complete it or try adding some chicken for added protein!

 

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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 large yellow squash sliced & halved
  • 1 large zucchini sliced & halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour if needed to thicken sauce
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  1. Peel onion. Cut into a thick dice.
  2. Slice the yellow squash into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  3. Slice the zucchini into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  4. Cut the red bell pepper into a thick dice.
  5. Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown sugar and ginger.
  6. Heat the oil and garlic clove in a frying pan or stir-fry pan.
  7. Add the onion, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over medium heat. Stir until vegetables are just tender.
  8. Add the soy sauce mixture to vegetables. Stir until thickened. Add flour or corn starch if needed.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, healthy side dish, side dish, squash, vegetables, Vegetarian, zucchini

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