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Cowboy Caviar

June 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar! ✨ Packed with wholesome and colorful ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh bell peppers, it’s a delicious way to get your veggies in. Healthy, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying. Minimal cooking with maximum flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!


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8 1/3 cup servings
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8 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion diced
  • 15 ounce can No Salt Added Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper diced
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic to combine.
  2. Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, poblano and cilantro. Toss to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  3. To serve, toss well and serve with baked tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes

Cowboy Caviar

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	26	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	37	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	503	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, beans, black beans, pinto beans, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels

October 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels are the perfect show stopper appetizer for upcoming holidays. If you love Jalapeno Poppers you have to try this appetizer!


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10 pinwheel slices
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10 pinwheel slices
Ingredients
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 4 ounces nonfat cream cheese room temperature
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 5 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Servings: pinwheel slices
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Instructions
  1. On a clean floured surface or on a sheet of parchment paper, lay out the puff pastry sheet. Gently roll the puff pastry sheet out with a rolling pin. Be careful not to stretch the pastry sheet too thin.
  2. Spread the cream cheese out over the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1 inch strip on one side without cream cheese.
  3. Distribute the chopped bacon, chopped jalapenos, and shredded cheese across the cream cheese evenly.
  4. Begin rolling the puff pastry sheet starting with the covered edge, roll all the way to the uncovered edge. Use the uncovered edge to pinch together the roll at the seam.
  5. Cover the roll and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and cut log into 10 pinwheels. Spread pinwheels out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet, bake for 23-25 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheel Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pinwheel (51g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 280 mg 12 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 78 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 94 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: app, appetizer, appetizers, bacon, cream cheese, fall, jalapeno, Snacks

Crispy Za’atar Chickpeas

October 7, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Craving something crunchy and flavorful? Our crispy za’atar chickpeas are the perfect snack or side dish! 🤤 Packed with protein and Middle Eastern spices, these chickpeas are sure to satisfy your taste buds. 🧆

 

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4 servings
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4 servings
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Servings
4 servings
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 15 ounces low sodium chickpeas rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons za’atar seasoning
Servings: servings
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  1. Spread out chickpeas on a paper towel and pat or rub dry.
  2. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Place chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and za’atar. Stir to mix, ensuring that the chickpeas are evenly coated with seasoning.
  4. Line a heavy rimmed sheet pan with foil and spread chickpeas evenly on the pan.
  5. Bake in the center of the oven until crunchy, about 20 minutes, stirring and rotating after 10 minutes.
  6. Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recipe Notes

Crispy Za'atar Chickpeas Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (109g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 5 g 18 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 33 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 229 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, chickpea, chickpeas, Side Dishes, snacking, Snacks

Coconut Pecan Cranberry Bites

September 30, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Say hello to a bite of bliss! These Coconut Pecan Cranberry Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and tangy goodness. Packed with wholesome ingredients and big flavor, they’re a delicious treat you’ll want to snack on all day!

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16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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Servings
16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
Servings
16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
Ingredients
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
Servings: 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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  1. In food processor with S blade attachment, add pitted dates and process until they form a paste.
  2. Add the almond butter and cinnamon process until combined.
  3. Add the cranberries, pecans, and ¼ cup coconut and pulse until combined.
  4. Remove blade from food processor, scoop out dough into 2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
  5. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
  6. Enjoy!
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Coconut Cranberry Bites

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 2 tablespoons (25g)
servings per container 16

Amount per serving
Calories	140					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	11	g			14	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	35	mg			2	%	
Total Carbohydrate	8	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	4	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	61	mg			4	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	167	mg			4	%

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Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars

September 17, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These chewy Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars are great for a midday snack or even in a hurry for breakfast. They are nutrient-rich and packed with flavor.

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12 2x2 squares
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12 2x2 squares
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons orange peel grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats quick cooking
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
Servings: 2x2 squares
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  1. In a large bowl combine the oatmeal, dried cranberries and pecans. Set aside
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat combine the almond butter, chia seeds and honey. Heat until combined.
  3. Remove from heat and add in almond milk, salt, and grated orange peel
  4. Add the almond butter mixture to the bowl of oats and mix until combined.
  5. Pour into an 8x8 baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Press lightly to even out and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set-up.
  6. Cut into twelve 2x2 squares and enjoy.
  7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later.
  8. To Thaw: place in the refrigerator to thaw.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond butter, chia, chia seeds, nuts, oat, oats, pecans, seeds, snack, Snacks

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