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Tropical Fruit Salad

March 14, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Our refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad is a quick and easy option for dessert or a sweet midday treat! Eat it right after making or pop it in the freezer for an ice cream-like texture!


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Ingredients
  • 0.5 ounce instant vanilla pudding sugar free, fat free
  • 1/2 cup milk skim
  • 2 cups whipped topping fat free
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple frozen, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups mango frozen, cubed
  • 1 cup bananas frozen, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups peaches frozen, cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons pecans chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Remove fruit and whipped topping from the freezer and thaw to your liking.
  3. Add your pudding mix and skim milk to a large bowl and mix until well combined and there are minimal lumps.
  4. Once the pudding is done, add the whipped topping to the bowl. Fold pudding and whipped topping to combine.
  5. Next, add in the coconut flakes, thawed pineapple, mango, bananas, and peaches, and mix all together.
  6. Top off the fruit salad with chopped pecans and serve.
  7. Note: Fruit salad can be served as is or frozen to eat at an ice cream consistency. Fruit salad stores well in the refrigerator for 2 days (more time may experience the separation of ingredients) or in the freezer for 1 week.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts, mango, peach, peaches, pineapple, Snacks, spring, summer

Honey Sriracha Edamame

January 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Can you handle the heat? With a little sweet and a lot of spice, these Honey Sriracha Edamame are sure to pack a punch!


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Honey Sriracha Edamame
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  • CourseAppetizers, Snacks
Servings
2 1 cup servings
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2 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups edamame in pods
  • 1 teaspoon garlic mashed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce Low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds divided
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Cook edamame according to packaging.
  3. In a medium bowl add garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, red pepper flakes, honey, and ¼ tsp of sesame seeds and mix until well combined.
  4. Add cooked edamame pods to the bowl and mix until evenly coated.
  5. Serve hot, top with remaining sesame seeds, and enjoy!
  6. Note: To eat the edamame, put the pod in your mouth, slide out the edamame beans with your teeth, and discard of the pods.
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Chili Lime Edamame

January 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

With only three ingredients (YES, three), our Chili Lime Edamame is a simple yet flavorful way to zing up your snack time!


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2 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cup edamame in pods
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Low Sodium Chili Lime Seasoning (Tajin)
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Cook edamame according to packaging.
  3. Place edamame in a bowl and pour lime juice over the pods. Stir to evenly distribute.
  4. Top the edamame with the chili lime seasoning and mix to your liking.
  5. Serve warm/hot and enjoy!
  6. Note: To eat the edamame, put the pod in your mouth, slide out the edamame beans with your teeth, and discard of the pods.
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Butternut Squash Dip

October 19, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Who knew squash could be creamy and cheesy?  Just add a little spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for your new favorite fall recipe.  Add these ingredients to your list for an easy and healthy appetizer that will tempt all your guests.


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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed, steamed
  • 4 sundried tomato halves in olive oil drained
  • 2 cups spinach leaves frozen, thawed, and drained
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese low-fat
  • 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dip Mix
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese nonfat, shredded
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add cooled steamed squash, sundried tomatoes, drained spinach leaves, ricotta cheese, ranch dip mix, and water into a blender. Combine until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Stir in ½ cup of mozzarella cheese into the dip.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dip.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes until heated, and the cheese is browning on top.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, butternut, butternut squash, dip, fall, Snacks, squash

Mexican Veggie Dip

September 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Need a quick and easy dish for your next tailgate? This simple slow cooker recipe serves up festive flavors and is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any get-together. Ingredients can easily be prepped ahead of time, leaving you more time to cheer on your team. Pair with your favorite game-day main dish for a winning combo!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups reduced sodium fat free vegetable broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 10 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup low fat Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 8 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 15 ounces reduced sodium black beans
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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  1. Begin by washing your hands and cleaning your counter tops or other surfaces. Rinse produce under cool running water before chopping.
  2. Line the slow cooker with a liner bag, if preferred.
  3. Chop the vegetables. Measure all ingredients and place in the slow cooker, except the cheese. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Cook on high setting for 3 hours or low setting for 5 hours.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook for 15 minutes more with the lid on the slow cooker.
  6. Best served warm.
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