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Smokey Chicken, Black Bean, Sweet Potato Burrito

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Microwave burritos get a serious upgrade with this easy yet tasty recipe that can be made at home or in a dorm room! Packed with protein from rotisserie chicken and black beans, and filling  fiber from the diced sweet potatoes and whole wheat tortilla, this burrito is sure to keep you full and satisfied through long class or work days, late night study sessions, or whatever you have planned for the day.
And if the smoky southwest flavors don’t win you over, the easy blender salsa (made from a mix of easy to store pantry essentials, and fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice for pizzazz) is sure to be one you turn to again and again!
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  1. In a medium size, microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken and drained and rinsed black beans. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.
  2. Microwave sweet potatoes for recommended time on bag for your microwave wattage. Let stand in the microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Add sweet potatoes into the bowl with chicken and black beans. Season mixture with chili powder and cumin, and mix thoroughly to coat.
  4. Fill each of the tortillas with about ¼ of the mixture. Top with fresh avocado if desired.
  5. In a blender, combine diced tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, washed cilantro, red onion, fresh jalapeno, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve burritos with salsa. Enjoy!
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Smoky Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 burrito (418g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 450 % Daily Value Total Fat 13 g 17 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 60 mg 20 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 52 g 19 % Dietary Fiber 12 g 43 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 64 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 1140 mg 25 %

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato

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Looking for a quick, budget-friendly meal?  Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes combine lean protein, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, and bold buffalo flavor for a satisfying recipe that’s perfect for busy college students. 


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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Wash and scrub sweet potato under cool running water.
  3. Poke holes in the sweet potato to let the steam escape.
  4. Wrap sweet potato on a damp paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes.
  5. Turn potato over and hole additional holes. Wrap up in the damp paper towel.
  6. Microwave for 2 additional minutes.
  7. Check with a fork that the potato is soft and fluffy.
  8. Microwave for 2 additional minutes if the potato is hard to poke through.
  9. In a separate bowl mix ½ can (2.5 ounces) of chicken with 1 tablespoon of buffalo sauce.
  10. Top meat mixture on potato and dollop with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
  11. Add green onions.
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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 potato with toppings (236g) 1 Amount per serving Calories 230 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 12 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 80 mg 6 % Iron 1.5 mg 8 % Potassium 610 mg 15 %

Burger Bowls with Sweet Potato Wedges

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Life gets busy, but you still have to eat! These Burger Bowls are a delicious addition to any menu–packed with protein, fiber & flavor!

Plus, this recipe allows you to prep extra ground beef for other meals during the week. Stay tuned for another recipe to add to your weekly menu to use up that extra ground beef.


Burger Bowls with Sweet Potato Wedges
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  1. If using frozen sweet potato fries, bake them according to the package and skip to step 6.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. While oven preheats, slice sweet potato (with skin intact) into wedges about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Place sweet potato wedges on the baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic powder, and chili powder. Drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.
  5. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping when undersides have begun to crisp. Baking time may vary based on the thickness of potato slices and amount of moisture in the potatoes
  6. While potatoes are in the oven, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  7. In a large skillet, over medium heat add ground to skillet, season with salt and pepper. Break up and cook the ground beef to a temperature of 155 degrees F or until no longer pink. Cook your 3 lbs. of ground beef and set aside 1 lbs for this recipe. Cool and save the other meat for other recipes.
  8. Make the sauce by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and stirring until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside
  9. Assemble bowls by placing 2 cups of leafy greens in each bowl. Top each bowl with 4 oz (¼ pound) of ground beef and the rest of your favorite burger toppings. Add a few sweet potato wedges or serve on the side. Drizzle special sauce over burger bowl and enjoy.
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*Can use store-bought sweet potato fries to save time, this may alter the nutritional information.

 

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

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Holiday leftovers got you down? Get creative and use that extra turkey in the fridge before you have to throw it away! This Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to reuse your turkey leftovers.

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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
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  1. Wash hands and clean work space.
  2. In a heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat, add carrots, celery and onions. Cook until vegetables soften, and onions become translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Add chicken stock, wild rice, sweet potato, mushrooms, bay leaf, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine and continue to cook over low-medium heat. Stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes.
  4. One rice is cooked, add turkey and Greek yogurt stir to incorporate and continue to cook until heated through.
  5. Stir in kale and cook until tender.
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Sweet Potato Casserole

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


Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole
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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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