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Cranberry Crunch Salad

November 27, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Are you looking for a delicious new salad to serve?  Try our new Cranberry Crunch Salad! It is filled with favorites such as cranberries, brussel sprouts, quinoa and pecans.


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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1 fresh squeezed orange
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
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  1. Clean prep area, wash hands, and wash produce.
  2. Slice brussels sprouts
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients: agave, fresh squeezed orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside
  4. Toss together brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and dressing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brussel sprouts, cranberries, cranberry, Heart Healthy, pecan, quinoa, Salad, winter

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta

September 7, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Try this twist on a classic pasta salad! Packed with healthy veggies and filling whole wheat pasta, have this pasta for your meal or a side dish!

 

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad, a recipe by Dinner Tonight.
Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, minus added salt.
  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  4. Wash all vegetables and garlic before chopping.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss squash, zucchini, bell pepper and onion with half of oil (2 tablespoons) in a large roasting pan or a large baking sheet with sides.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the vegetables in a preheated oven. Stir the vegetables every 5 minutes, until tender and browned for about 10 to 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, combine basil, garlic and remaining oil (2 tablespoons) in a large bowl.
  9. Combine pasta, vegetables and dressing in a large bowl; serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, main dish, pasta, pasta salad, Salad, squash, vegetables, Vegetarian, yellow squash, zucchini

Kiwi Mandarin Salad

August 13, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

A delicious and refreshing salad featuring the kiwi fruit and a homemade poppy seed dressing!Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.

Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
6
Servings
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Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 Kiwi fruit peeled, cubed
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges canned in juice, drained
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoon nonfat vanilla, Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash kiwi fruit with a soft bristle brush and rinse and dry spinach in a colander.
  3. Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add kiwis, mandarin oranges, and pecans evenly on top of spinach.
  4. In a bowl or jar with a lid add the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and poppy seeds.
  5. Whisk or shake dressing mixture until well combined.
  6. Pour over the spinach and fruit.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, kiwi, kiwi fruit, lunch salad, main dish, main salad, mandarin oranges, pecan, pecans, Salad, side salad

Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

July 20, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to cool off from this Texas heat?  Try making our Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream for a cool treat!

 

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Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineDessert
Servings
5
Servings
5
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineDessert
Servings
5
Servings
5
Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen dark cherries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fat free half & half
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  1. Blend frozen cherries, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, and half & half in a large blender.
  2. Pour in a baking loaf pan.
  3. Cover and press against surface with wax paper and freeze until solid (1-2 hours).
  4. Serve and enjoy! Top with a few pitted fresh cherries.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cherries, cherry, dessert, Desserts, five, frozen yogurt, Heart Healthy, ice cream, kid friendly, summer

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

June 14, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

 

 

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups carrots grated
  • 1 medium yellow squash grated
  • 1 medium zucchini grated
  • 1 medium yellow pepper finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup low sodium
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef extra lean
  • 10 whole-wheat hamburger buns
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  1. Clean your preparation area and wash your hands
  2. Wash your fresh vegetables and prepare as directed.
  3. In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except ground beef and buns.
  4. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until browned.
  5. Drain and transfer the ground beef into the slow cooker. Stir ingredients to combine.
  6. Cook on low 5-6 hours. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef mixture on buns
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (128g)
servings per container 12

Amount per serving
Calories	140					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	4.5	g			6	%	
Saturated Fat	0.5	g			3	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	65	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	24	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	38	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	400	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Heart Healthy, main dish, sandwiches, sloppy joes

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