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Pinto Bean Soup with Lime Crema

January 2, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This hearty soup is made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is delicious and nutritious on its own, but you can also top with your favorite fresh ingredients such as diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeno, and sliced avocado!


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6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cup Canned Pinto Beans drained, divided
  • 1.5 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes and Chilies no sodium, drained
  • 2 cups Canned Whole Kernel Corn low sodium, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a blender or food processer, blend at least 1 cup of pinto beans until smooth. You can blend more pinto beans for a creamier soup.
  2. To a large pot, add garlic and olive oil over medium heat. Let cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. To pot, add chopped onion. Let cook until translucent.
  4. To pot, add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. To pot, add blended pinto beans, whole pinto beans, canned tomatoes and chilies, corn, and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the whole beans are fully cooked.
  7. While the soup is simmering, to a small bowl add the yogurt and lime juice. Stir to combine. You may add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Serve soup in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime crema drizzled on top. You may also top with your favorite toppings such as low-fat shredded cheese, pico de gallo, or avocado. Please note that these recommended toppings are not included in the nutrition information.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, pinto beans, soup, soups, Vegetarian

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

November 30, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to bring to your next gathering! This recipe makes plenty to share and has all the flavors of your favorite spinach artichoke dip but better!


Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of baby bella mushrooms whole
  • 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 13.75 ounce canned artichoke hearts drained, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large scallion chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup mozzarella part-skim shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoons plain bread crumbs grated
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Rinse mushrooms, parsley and scallion under cool running water and set out to dry.
  3. Carefully remove the stems of the mushrooms from the mushroom caps, leaving the caps whole.
  4. Chop 1 cup of the mushroom stems and place in large bowl, discard the rest.
  5. Add the thawed, drained spinach and the drained and chopping artichoke hearts to the bowl of mushroom stems.
  6. Add the garlic, parsley, scallion and black pepper to the bowl and stir to combine the seasonings into the vegetables.
  7. Add the cream cheese, and combine well.
  8. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese and combine well.
  9. Using a spoon, fill the mushrooms caps with the spinach artichoke filling. Top with bread crumbs. Depending on the size of the mushroom caps, you may have extra filling.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
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Serving number of mushrooms may vary depending on size of mushrooms.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, artichoke, mushrooms, Snacks, spinach, Vegetarian

Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

August 17, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Sheet pan dinners are a great way to cook a quick healthy meal for your family with minimal dishes. Try out this recipe next time you have a busy evening but still need a healthy meal to feed your kids.

Megan Glidden

Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
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Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
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  • CourseMain Dish, Vegetarian
Servings
10 1 cup servings
Servings
10 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash Sliced
  • 1 cup Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 ounces shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups spinach
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Wash and prepare vegetables as noted.
  4. In a large bowl add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, gnocchi, in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and Italian seasoning, stir until well coated.
  6. Put vegetables and gnocchi on baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes and stir. Bake another 10 minutes or until gnocchi is plump and vegetables are tender.
  8. Remove baking sheet from oven and stir in spinach.
  9. Serve and Enjoy
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: gnocchi, sheet pan, sheet pan meal, spring, summer, vegetables, Vegetarian

Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

February 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you like some spice, this is the recipe for you! Chickpeas are so versatile and can be used as a meat-substitute in this dish. Spice them up with some hot or Buffalo wing sauce and enjoy this very filling wrap!


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Servings
4 1/2 wraps
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plain low-fat greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons green onion tops chopped
  • 2 whole wheat tortilla
  • 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cups of romaine lettuce (about 4-5 leaves)
Servings: 1/2 wraps
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  1. Add olive oil to a medium-sized sauté pan on medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
  3. Drain and rinse cans of cooked chickpeas and add to the pan with onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.
  4. As the chickpeas heat, begin to mash the chickpeas with the back of a wooden spoon or fork. The chickpea mash is a rough mash and does not need to be smooth.
  5. Add in hot sauce, Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
  6. Sauté and stir until well combined.
  7. Lay out a large tortilla on a clean surface. Lay washed and dried romaine leaves onto the tortilla.
  8. Remove the chickpea mixture from the heat and evenly distribute it onto the two tortillas. Top with ricotta cheese and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and begin to roll the tortilla into a wrap.
  9. Cut each wrap in half for 4 servings.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chickpea, lunch, Vegetarian, wrap

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

January 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl is packed full of hearty plant-based proteins.


Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup green lentils dry
  • 1/2 cup quinoa dry
  • 15 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno seeds removed, diced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro for garnish
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  3. Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  4. .Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
  5. Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
  6. Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: lentil, quinoa, vegetable, Vegetarian

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