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Brownie Batter Hummus

February 6, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Happy Valentine’s Day! This holiday twist on hummus will make you fall in love with chocolate all over again!

* Serve with fresh fruit such as; apple slices, pear slices, berries, and banana slices.

* Perfect on toast topped with berries for breakfast!

* Pack ahead of time for ready to go snacking.

* Spread on graham crackers or dip with pretzels.


Brownie Batter Hummus recipe surrounded by fresh washed strawberries for dipping.
Brownie Batter Hummus
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Rating: 4.67
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
16 2 tablespoon servings
Servings
16 2 tablespoon servings
Brownie Batter Hummus recipe surrounded by fresh washed strawberries for dipping.
Brownie Batter Hummus
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
16 2 tablespoon servings
Servings
16 2 tablespoon servings
Ingredients
  • 15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Servings: 2 tablespoon servings
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Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Blend garbanzo beans in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Add coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract, blend well.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

*Nutrition Information is for the hummus dip only

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, kid friendly, snack, Snacks, valentine, valentines day

Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce

February 8, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This pork tenderloin with a cayenne cherry sauce is healthy, while still feeling indulgent.


Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce
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Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce
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4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1 cup dark cherries fresh or frozen pitted
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Mix the preserves, balsamic vinegar, and allspice in a small bowl. Reserve half of the mixture.
  4. Brush 1/2 of the mixture on the pork tenderloin, covering the entire tenderloin.
  5. Cover and cook the tenderloin for 45-50 minutes, or until a food thermometer reaches 145 degrees F.
  6. While the tenderloin is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the cherries, cayenne, and the reserved preserve mixture. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  7. Using an immersion blender, food processor, or regular blender blend the dark cherry sauce until it is smooth. Be careful with the hot liquid.
  8. Slice the tenderloin and spoon the dark cherry sauce over top. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Pork Tenderloin with Dark Cherry Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size (186g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 65 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 6 % Potassium 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cherries, cherry, dinner, Heart Healthy, main dish, Pork, pork tenderloin, protein, valentine, valentines day

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