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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!

Egg salad sandwiches on a cutting board
Easy Egg Salad
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
8
Servings
8
Egg salad sandwiches on a cutting board
Easy Egg Salad
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
8
Servings
8
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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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
  3. Evenly divide and spread mixture onto slices of whole wheat bread.
  4. 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 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cold, dinner, egg, eggs, five, kid friendly, lunch, protein, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, sandwich, sandwiches, spring

Strawberry Soup

July 21, 2015 by

Strawberry season is almost here! And if you’re like me…you just can’t wait!! This recipe is great for tart strawberries or overripe strawberries.

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Servings
3
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3
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
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  1. Wash strawberries and remove stem top. In a blender, add all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes

Calories 190, Calories from Fat 10, Total Fat 1g 2%, Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg 2%, sodium 45mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Sugars 35g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 10%, Iron 0%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, cold, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, soup, soups, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian, yogurt

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers are the perfect easy weeknight meal. Put this in the rotation for when you’re searching for a simple recipe. Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers, a recipe by Dinner Tonight

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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 can unsalted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 lb extra lean ground chuck
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers
  3. Fill each bell pepper half way with water, then microwave for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, brown 1pound of ground beef with ½ cup of onion.
  5. Add the taco seasoning to the meat according to the package on the taco seasoning packet.
  6. Next, add the ½ can of diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
  7. Drain the water from the bell peppers; place the bell peppers in a loaf pan.
  8. Fill each bell pepper ¾ with the meat mixture; fill the rest of the bell pepper with cheese
  9. Pack the cheese on top of the meat mixture
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the bell peppers become tender
Recipe Notes

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers Nutrition Facts Serving size (300g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 220 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 121 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 736 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, dinner, Heart Healthy, protein, recipe, recipes, spring, vegetable, vegetables

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

July 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold.  Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.


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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in half
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp shallots minced
Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
  3. Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
  4. Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, easy, grain, lunch, pasta, pea, peas, quick, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, spring, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

Blackberry Chipotle Chicken

July 8, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!


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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless and cut into 4 individual cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chipotle Blackberry Sauce
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium shallot or sweet onion diced
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce (canned), diced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon mint leaves minced
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, blackberries, blackberry, Chicken, dinner, fruit, fruits, protein, recipe, recipes, spring, summer

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