Minestrone Pasta

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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.

Easy Minestrone Pasta

CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes

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Easy Minestrone Pasta

CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes

Servings

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat pasta shells uncooked
2 medium carrots sliced
1 medium bell pepper chopped
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes about 1.75 cups
2/3 cup fat free Italian dressing
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

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.
In a separate small mixing bowl, combine Italian dressing and parmesan cheese.
Add pasta and dressing to vegetables mixture.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes allowing flavors to combine and serve.

Recipe Notes

Easy Egg Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This egg salad is perfect for Spring time! There are just 3 simple steps to the recipe, then enjoy!

Easy Egg Salad

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish

Servings

Easy Egg Salad

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish

Servings

Ingredients

6 hard cooked eggs peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
16 slices whole wheat bread

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Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
Evenly divide and spread mixture onto slices of whole wheat bread.
Top with remaining slices of bread and serve immediately or cover and chill.

Recipe Notes

Easy Egg Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 sandwich (135g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 260 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 190 mg 63 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 13 g Vitamin D 6 % Calcium 10 % Iron 10 % Potassium 4 %

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to make healthier quesadillas? Check out our black bean and spinach quesadillas recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables

Servings

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables

Servings

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas
Non stick cooking spray
3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup canned, low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped

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Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on medium-high heat.
Place one tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, onions, and spinach.
Heat for one to two minutes
Top with another tortilla and flip quesadilla.
Heat for an additional one to two minutes.
Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into four triangles
Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas to make more quesadillas.

Recipe Notes

Apple Tuna Salad Sandwich

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this delicious Apple Tuna Salad Sandwich for a healthy and crunchy alternative, which includes fresh apples and yogurt. Our Apple Tuna Salad is great idea for a family dinner or an on-the-go meal.