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Crispy Crab Taquitos

June 12, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Kid-friendly recipes do not have to be boring in the flavor department. Try out these Crispy Crab taquitos to add a crunch to your dinner-time routine. two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.

 Megan Glidden

two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Ingredients
Crema
  • ½ Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Taquitos
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat 
  • 15 ounces low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
  • 8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
  • cooking spray
Servings: 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Combine all ingredients for crema (non-fat Greek yogurt, chili powder, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and set aside
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, black beans, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Place approximately ¼ cup of crab and bean mixture into center of a tortilla. Roll tightly, and place open side down. Repeat until you have run out of tortillas.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  7. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place open side down in air fryer. Cook five minutes, flip and cook another five minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Label for Crispy Crab Toquitos

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, black beans, chili powder, cilantro, crab, garlic powder, kid friendly, lunch, protein, Seafood, tacos, tortillas, yogurt

Yogurt and Granola Cups

August 22, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a snack or breakfast the kids will love? Try our Yogurt and Granola cups that balance kid’s favorites with the fuel they need!

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 3 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3 cups raspberries rinsed
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  1. Clean your hands and your preparation area.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave ¼ cup honey and ½ cup almond butter for 15 seconds. Stir and return to microwave for another 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir. Use caution as honey and almond butter can get hot quickly.
  3. To honey/almond butter mixture, stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add in 2 cups rolled oats and 2 cups of crisp rice cereal and stir until coated. Set aside.
  4. Place 12 paper muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin tin.
  5. Divide oat mixture among 12 muffin cups and gently press. Refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours until firm. Remove granola cup from muffin tin and store in airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.
  6. When ready to serve, top each granola cup with ¼ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and ¼ cup berries.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Label

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, granola, raspberries, raspberry, snack, Snacks, yogurt

Build a better yogurt parfait

June 14, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Build a better yogurt parfait

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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, How to videos, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: parfait, snack, Snacks, yogurt

Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce will make a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option. This will be a refreshing addition to your other recipes!

 


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Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup red grapes halved if large
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast skinless, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 each 100% whole wheat pita pockets cut in half
  • 4 pieces leaf lettuce
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine grapes, chicken breast, celery in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, chili powder, curry powder salt and pepper.
  4. Mix yogurt sauce with chicken mixture and add almonds. Place 1/2 cup salad in each pita pocket with 1 piece leaf lettuce.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken salad, main dish, pita, Salad, school, yogurt, yogurt sauce

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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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, strawberries, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian, yogurt

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