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Creamy Spinach

March 10, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Don’t forget to wear your green, and eat spinach on St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy this creamy spinach as a side to any pork, beef, or chicken entrée!


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove chopped
  • 1/4 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 ounce lowfat cream cheese
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Saute spinach and chopped garlic clove in olive oil. Saute until spinach is wilted. Move spinach to a separate bowl to stop the cooking process.
  3. Add chopped shallot to the heated pan with butter. Allow the shallot to cook until translucent.
  4. Make a sauce by adding salt, pepper, milk, and cream cheese to the dish. Allow time for the sauce to simmer and thicken, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add spinach back to the pan and stir.
  6. Serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: greens, healthy side dish, leafy greens, side dish, Side Dishes, spinach

Roasted Fries

January 21, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

One of the most popular American side dishes without the saturated fat! While we are on the subject of cooking techniques, try roasting your French Fries with a little olive oil to get that crispy crunch!


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Ingredients
  • 3 medium russet potatoes (or 4 small) sliced strips
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Oven Instructions
  1. Clean preparation area and wash vegetables prior to preparation
  2. Preheat oven to 450*F.
  3. Clean preparation area and wash vegetables prior to preparation
  4. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  5. Place sliced russet potatoes into a large bowl.
  6. Add olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to potatoes.
  7. Toss all ingredients together to get the potatoes evenly coated.
  8. Spread evenly on a lined cookie sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes being sure to rotate after 10 minutes.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean preparation area and wash vegetables prior to preparation.
  2. Set the air fryer to 375 °F and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Place sliced russet potatoes into a large bowl.
  4. Add olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to potatoes.
  5. Toss all ingredients together to get the potatoes evenly coated.
  6. Spread evenly on the air fryer basket/tray.
  7. Cook in the air fryer for 10-20 minutes until golden brown. Rotate potatoes every 5 minutes to ensure potatoes are evenly cooked.
  8. Remove potatoes from the air fryer and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, healthy side dish, potato, side dish, Side Dishes

Lemon Almond Roasted Broccoli

December 14, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

With just the right amount of crunch and spice, our Lemon Almond Roasted Broccoli makes a great side dish for any celebration.


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Red Crushed Pepper Flakes
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets Chopped into small pieces or steaks, about 3 heads
  • 1/3 cup almonds Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray non-stick spray on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red crushed pepper flakes, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.
  3. Place chopped broccoli into a large bowl and evenly pour in the olive oil mix. Distribute evenly over broccoli and gently mix until broccoli has been coated.
  4. Evenly spread broccoli on baking sheet leaving space in between.
  5. Roast broccoli for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove broccoli from oven and flip broccoli and evenly sprinkle almonds. Roast for an additional 8 to 10 minutes (or until desired doneness).
  6. Once broccoli is out of the oven, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and salt.
  7. Complete the dish by topping the broccoli with lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve and enjoy!
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Sweet Potato Casserole

November 20, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Don’t think about skipping this favorite side dish! We have created a nutritious Sweet Potato Casserole that satisfies all your Thanksgiving cravings!


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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes baked, peeled & mashed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cranberries dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Walnut Topping
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 11/2 Tablespoon salted butter softened
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon butter salted, softened
Servings: 1/2 cup
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Sweet Potatoes
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse sweet potatoes under cool running water prior to cooking.
  2. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  3. Place your mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, salt, dried cranberries, and vanilla extract with the sweet potatoes and stir until well combined.
  4. Spread ingredients in a greased 9X13-inch baking dish.
Walnut Topping
  1. Using a spoon or baking spatula, mix walnuts, quick oats, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add softened butter and mix until well combined.
  2. Spread across the top of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  3. Bake casserole for 20-25 minutes or until it reaches 145*F
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, fall, healthy side dish, potato, side dish, Side Dishes, sweet potato, sweet potatoes

Maple Glazed Roasted Veggies

November 5, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

With the holidays coming up, try adding a fun, nutritious side dish! With a little sweetness and a touch of earthiness, this fall medley will be a great change-up for your dinner spread.


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Veggies
  • 3 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 4 cup butternut squash cubed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Toppings
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds roasted in shell
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing. Preheat your oven to 400*F.
  2. First, spread walnuts on a baking sheet. Place in oven to toast for 2 minutes. Check regularly to prevent burning. Set walnuts aside to later add toasted walnuts to vegetables.
  3. For the veggies, combine halved brussels sprouts and cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Mix ingredients to evenly coat vegetables.
  4. Spread vegetables on a foil-lined baking sheet. Tip: By placing the brussels sprouts cut side down, they will reach the desired caramelization.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Stir once after 10 minutes of roasting.
  6. Assemble the ingredients. Toss walnuts, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds with vegetables. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, fall, healthy side dish, pumpkin, side dish, Side Dishes, winter

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