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10
Jun
2023

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

categories: Main Dishes, Pork, Slow Cooker Recipes

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Make Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork to use in many main dishes (5 minutes prep)! Great for BBQ sandwiches, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc.

Looking for a simple way to cook a lot of meat to use in various recipes? This recipe for easy slow cooker pulled pork may be just the recipe you’re looking for!

With as little as 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and a few common spices, you can have a large pork shoulder seasoned and cooking away in a slow cooker.

After it cooks all day, you will be left with tender pork, that can be EASILY shredded, to use in a variety of dishes. Here’s how to make easy slow cooker pulled pork.

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Season The Pork

The ingredients I use to season the pork are salt, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Do NOT add the liquid smoke or water at this point.

I use these very basic spices to season the pork, because once the meat is done cooking and shredded, it can be used for a variety of main dishes with different flavor combinations.

Before seasoning, pat the pork shoulder dry by blotting it on all sides with paper towels. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the entire surface of the pork shoulder, then place the pork shoulder into a large slow cooker.

For this recipe I used a 7 pound pork butt, also known as pork shoulder or Boston pork butt. All these types of pork come from the SHOULDER of the pig.

Combine the liquid smoke and water in a small container, then pour it around the outside edges of the pork, onto the bottom of the slow cooker.

The liquid smoke will help flavor the meat with a semi-smoked flavor, which is helpful since we will not be cooking the pork on a smoker grill or BBQ. Liquid smoke can usually be found in most grocery stores, on the aisle with the BBQ sauces or condiments.

Time To Slow Cook The Seasoned Pork

Put the lid on the slow cooker, and then cook the pork for about 8 hours on LOW setting. Let it cook away while you got to work or do other things during the day.

After several hours you will begin to smell “good aromas” coming out of your slow cooker. No need to do anything else to the meat until it has finished slow cooking!

For this recipe, you will want the finished pork to have an internal temperature of 200°F (or 93.33°C) This higher internal temperature will ensure the pork becomes VERY tender, which is what you want for easily shredding the meat.

NOTE: If using a slightly smaller or larger pork shoulder, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.

What To Do When It Is Finished Cooking

Once the pork has cooked the full time, and reaches an internal temperature of 200°F. (or 93.33°C), unplug or turn off the slow cooker.

Let the pork rest (still covered in the slow cooker) for about 30 minutes. After it has rested, transfer the pork to a large bowl for shredding.

Remove the bone from the pork. It should come off easily, with no problem at all. Don’t forget to also save the juice that remains in the slow cooker, okay? Okay.

Shredding The Tender Cooked Pork

The easiest way I have found to shred the meat is to use two forks. The meat should be so tender that you can EASILY pull the meat off using them.

Continue shredding until all of the easy slow cooker pulled pork has been shredded. You should end up with a large pile of pulled pork.

After the bone is removed (and accounting for shrinkage while cooking, I usually will end up with somewhere between 5-6 pounds of pulled pork.

The next thing I do is to ladle some of the juices from the slow cooker into the shredded pork. Pour it through a strainer to help filter out any pieces of fat, etc. that might be hanging out in the juices.

By adding some (not all!) of the liquid back into the pulled pork, it ensures the meat will absorb some of the liquid and not be dry. The juices also adds back in some more flavor, too!

Toss the pulled pork with the liquids to combine, adding more juices as you feel are necessary for “juicy pork”. Once the easy slow cooker shredded pork has cooled, it can be divided into freezer bags and stored for future meals.

What Can Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Be Used For?

There are a LOT of uses for this delicious pulled pork. Some of our favorite ways to use shredded pork is in burritos, tacos, enchiladas and tamales, adding additional Mexican seasonings, as desired.

Another of our favorite ways to use pulled pork is to add BBQ sauce and make BBQ pork sandwiches. There are many ways available to enjoy it. YUM!

Storing The Pulled Pork For Other Meals

I always save enough easy slow cooker pulled pork for a meal I make the same night as I cook the pork. All the extra shredded pork is divided into freezer storage bags, with about a pound of meat in each one.

This is really convenient, because the next time I want to use pulled pork for another meal, all I have to do is thaw the package out, then use as I wish!

It is a real timesaver to do this, and the pulled pork will store safely for several months in our freezer. Since it is not difficult to prepare the shredded pork, it comes in handy a month or two later when I want to use pulled pork again for a meal. WIN-WIN!

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Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

8 hrs

Resting Time (cooling)

30 mins

Total Time

8 hrs 35 mins

Make Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork to use in many main dishes (5 minutes prep)! Great for BBQ sandwiches, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc.

Category: Main Dishes

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: slow cooker, pulled pork

Servings: 19 (appro. 4 ounces per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 131 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

7 pounds pork shoulder (or Boston butt roast) bone-in
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ Tablespoons liquid smoke
½ cup water

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Instructions

Pat the pork shoulder dry by blotting it on all sides with paper towels.
Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spices over entire surface of the meat. Put seasoned pork in a large slow cooker. Combine liquid smoke and water in a small container, then pour it around outside edges of the pork, onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW heat for 8 hours. The finished pork should reach an internal temperature of 200°F. (or 93.33℃) for easiest shredding. Turn off slow cooker; let pork rest for 30 minutes (still covered in slow cooker). NOTE: If using a slightly smaller or larger pork shoulder, you may need to adjust cooking time slightly.
Remove bone from pork. It should come off easily. Transfer pork to a large bowl (reserving juice left in slow cooker). Shred the meat using two forks. The meat should be so tender you can EASILY shred it. Continue shredding until all pork has been shredded.
Ladle some of the juices from slow cooker into the shredded pork. Pour it through a strainer to filter out any pieces of fat, etc that might be present By adding some (not all!) of the liquid back into the pulled pork, it ensures the meat will absorb some of liquid and not be dry. Juices also adds more flavor, too!Toss the pulled pork with the liquids to combine, Use in your favorite dishes. Enjoy!
To store in freezer: let meat fully cool. Divide into freezer storage bags, and freeze up to several months. To use, thaw fully; add to favorite main dish recipes

Recipe Notes

Caloric estimate/calculation was made using 6 pounds of cooked, shredded pork, because the 7 pound pork used will reduce in volume when cooked, and also weigh less after the bone has been removed.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Amount Per Serving (1 (approximately 4 oz.))

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 59mg20%

Sodium 314mg14%

Potassium 305mg9%

Carbohydrates 0.4g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.02g0%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 6IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 14mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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30
May
2023

Turkey Veggie Stir Fry

categories: Main Dishes, Turkey

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Turkey Veggie Stir Fry is an easy, low-fat meal, using ground turkey and veggies cooked in an Asian sauce, then served on top of white rice.

If you’re looking for a recipe for a low-calorie but great tasting main dish, may I suggest this turkey veggie stir fry? I think you will really enjoy it!

Occasionally I love reading through my cookbooks (I collect them) to find new ideas or recipes I have overlooked in the past. This recipe came from one of my older WW cookbooks from about 5 years ago.

The recipe sounded interesting to me, so I made it, and was pleasantly surprised at the results! This dish has ground turkey breast and several veggies in a delicious sauce, served on a bed of rice.

Turkey Veggie Stir Fry is a filling, colorful, healthy and hearty meal! Here’s how to make it.

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First Step – Cook Rice And Prep The Veggies!

TIP: Start the rice cooking (stovetop or rice cooker) before starting the recipe, so it is fully cooked and HOT when this dish is ready to be served.

It is helpful to prep the “add-in” veggies before beginning to cook this dish. That way, they’re ready to go as you make this dish, allowing you to make this meal in less time.

Thaw the frozen peas while you chop, mince or dice green onions, carrots, red bell peppers, garlic, fresh ginger, and cilantro. Once this step is done, you’re ready to go!

Cook Some Veggies

Heat 2 teaspoons of canola oil in a large skillet using Medium-High heat. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), stir in the diced red bell peppers and carrots.

Cook the bell peppers and carrots for 3 minutes, stirring often, until they have softened slightly in texture.

Stir in fresh grated ginger and minced garlic, and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds (don’t burn the garlic!)

Cook The Ground Turkey

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook it on Medium-High heat, until the meat is fully cooked through and no longer pink in color. This will take about 4-5 minutes.

As the ground turkey cooks, break the meat up into small bite-sized pieces using a spoon, spatula or fork.

Add More Veggies To The Stir Fry

Once the ground turkey is fully cooked (and no longer pink), stir in the chopped scallions (green onions) until combined.

Cook everything, stirring often, for about 1 minute, or until the green onions have slightly softened.

Add the peas, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and red pepper flakes to the rest of the ingredients in the skillet.

Continue to cook the turkey veggie stir fry for 2 minutes, or until the peas are heated through with the rest of the ingredients.

Transfer the skillet OFF of the heat, and immediately stir in chopped cilantro until it has been incorporated into the dish. Serve immediately.

Time To Serve The Turkey Veggie Stir Fry

Now it’s time to enjoy this delicious turkey veggie stir fry! The recipe makes enough for 4 main dish servings.

For each serving, place half a cup of hot cooked rice on a plate (or in a bowl), then top with about 1½ cups of the turkey and veggie mixture.

Sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Serve while hot, and enjoy this tasty, filling, low-calorie, and healthy meal.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this simple recipe for turkey veggie stir fry! We enjoy it, and trust you will, as well.

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Original recipe source: “The Essential WW Freestyle Cookbook”, page 49, published in 2018 by Weight Watchers, Int’l., Inc.

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Turkey Veggie Stir Fry

Prep Time

13 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Turkey Veggie Stir Fry is an easy, low-fat meal, using ground turkey and veggies cooked in an Asian sauce, then served on top of white rice.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: turkey veggie stir fry

Servings: 4 (each serving is ½ C. rice + 1½ C. turkey/veggies)

Calories Per Serving: 308 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium red bell pepper seeded, diced
1 large carrot peeled, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger peeled, finely grated
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
4 scallions (green onions) thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1 cup frozen green peas thawed
2 Tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium, if available)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1½ cups hot cooked white rice
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds lightly toasted, if desired

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Instructions

Heat canola oil on Medium-High in a large skillet. When oil is hot (but not smoking), stir in red bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until they've softened slightly. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds (don't burn the garlic).
Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook on Medium-High, until meat is cooked through and no longer pink in color (about 5 minutes). As turkey cooks, break the meat into small bite-sized pieces using a spoon, spatula or fork.
Stir in green onions until combined. Cook, stirring often, for 1 minute, or until green onions soften slightly.
Add peas, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, or until peas are heated through. Move skillet OFF the heat; immediately stir in chopped cilantro until incorporated. Serve immediately.
For each serving, place ½ cup of rice on plate (or in bowl); top with 1½ cups of turkey/veggie mix. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Veggie Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving (1 (½ cup rice, 1½ cups turkey/veggies))

Calories 308 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 62mg21%

Sodium 511mg22%

Potassium 654mg19%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 4450IU89%

Vitamin C 57mg69%

Calcium 61mg6%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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07
May
2023

Beef Short Ribs For Two

categories: Beef, Main Dishes

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Beef Short Ribs For Two is a decadent dish! Short ribs are baked in butter, garlic, & red wine sauce until they’re “fall off the bone” tender!

Have you ever ordered beef short ribs at a restaurant, or made them at home ? We’ve made them quite a few times over the years, and they are always a scrumptious treat! We LOVE them!

Tender and amazingly delicious, short ribs have become a dish we look forward to, even if we don’t have them as often as we would like!

This recipe is a perfect meal for two people, with 2 short ribs per person. It becomes a very filling dish, when served on top of mashed potatoes, rice, polenta or cooked egg noodles.

The prep is fairly minimal, then the short ribs bake for 3 hours, which gives you enough time to paint the house or your nails, take a nap, or read a book, etc.

Once done, you won’t believe how tender the beef is, and how great your house smells! Here’s how to make beef short ribs for two.

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Pan-Sear The Beef Short Ribs

Preheat your oven to 325°F. before browning the short ribs. Melt 2 teaspoons of butter over Medium-High heat in a large Dutch oven or oven safe pot (with lid).

Place the short ribs into the Dutch oven, and let them get pan-seared and browned on ALL sides (cook about a minute or two per side).

You do NOT have to fully cook them, as they will bake for a long time and become fully cooked through. You DO want them to be nicely browned on the outside though, okay?

Remove the browned short ribs from the pot, and place them on a plate or platter. Cover the short ribs with foil, to keep them warm. Do NOT clean out the cooking pot.

Time To Make The Red Wine Sauce

Add minced garlic to the Dutch oven (without cleaning the pot), and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Pour in 3 cups (about half a bottle) of red wine, and stir, to combine.

Bring the wine to a boil on medium-high heat, then let it boil until the wine has reduced in volume to about 1 cup of liquid. This will take several minutes.

Place the browned short ribs back into the Dutch oven in a single layer (bone on the bottom) in the remaining wine sauce.

Pour two cups of beef broth into the pot, then spoon a little sauce on top of each short rib, enough to coat the top of each piece.

Ready To Bake

Put a lid on the Dutch oven and place it into a preheated 325°F. oven. Bake the beef short ribs (covered) for 3 hours, without disturbing them.

Once the short ribs have baked for 3 hours, they will be incredibly tender, and will practically fall off of the bone. Use a spatula to carefully remove each one from the sauce.

Transfer the short ribs to a plate, and cover the plate tightly with aluminum foil to keep the meat hot while you finish making the sauce.

Cook the remaining red wine sauce for about 10 minutes. The sauce will reduce slightly in volume, and thicken very slightly.

Stir in 2 teaspoons butter, and continue stirring until the butter has fully melted and been incorporated into the sauce.

Serve The Beef Short Ribs For Two

Now it’s ready to serve! For each serving, place two short ribs on top of mashed potatoes. NOTE: You can use cooked egg noodles, polenta, pasta or rice, if you prefer.

Spoon red wine sauce out of the pan and drizzle it generously over the top of the meat. We usually drizzle it on the potatoes too, because it’s so delicious.

Serve the short ribs immediately, while they’re hot, with a favorite veggie dish on the side, and enjoy this decadent meal!

The short rib meat is so incredibly tender you can pull it apart using a fork! Beef short ribs for two is an amazingly delicious dish, and the sauce is incredible!

I really hope you have the chance to try these beef short ribs for two, and trust you’ll love this decadent recipe as much as we do!

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Recipe adapted from (and with thanks to): Paula, at: callmepmc.com/best-damn-short-ribs/

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Beef Short Ribs For Two

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs 10 mins

Total Time

3 hrs 25 mins

Beef Short Ribs For Two is a decadent dish! Short ribs are baked in butter, garlic, & red wine sauce until they're "fall off the bone" tender!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef short ribs

Servings: 2 (2 ribs per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 545 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter for meat
1¾ pounds beef short ribs 4 short ribs total
½ teaspoon salt to season meat
½ teaspoon black pepper to season meat
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 cups red wine (cabernet sauvignon) (approx. ½ bottle)
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons butter for sauce

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Melt 2 tsp. butter over Medium-High heat in large Dutch oven. Add short ribs in single layer. Pan-sear/brown on ALL sides (cook 1-2 minutes per side). You do NOT have to fully cook them before baking. Remove browned short ribs from pan onto a plate. Cover and keep warm. Do NOT clean cooking pot.
Add minced garlic to Dutch oven (without cleaning), and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Pour in 3 cups (about half a bottle) of red wine; stir, to combine. Bring wine to a boil on medium-high heat; let it boil until wine has reduced in volume to about 1 cup of liquid (several minutes).
Lay short ribs back in the pan of wine sauce in a single layer (bone on bottom). Add two beef broth; spoon sauce over top of each short rib. Put a lid on the pot. Bake at 325°F. (covered) for 3 hours, without disturbing.
When done, the short ribs will be very tender. Use a spatula to carefully remove each one from the pot. Transfer ribs to a plate; cover with foil to keep meat hot.
Cook remaining sauce (medium heat) in the pot for approx. 10 minutes. Sauce will reduce slightly in volume, and thicken a bit. Stir in 2 tsp. butter; continue stirring until melted butter is incorporated into the sauce.
To serve- For each serving, place 2 short ribs on top of mashed potatoes. NOTE: You can use cooked egg noodles, polenta, pasta or rice, if you prefer. Spoon red wine sauce generously over short ribs. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation was made measuring 2 small cooked short ribs and 1-2 Tablespoons of sauce. Mashed potatoes (rice, polenta, noodles, etc.) were not included.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Short Ribs For Two

Amount Per Serving (1 2 short ribs+ sauce))

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 120mg40%

Sodium 1083mg47%

Potassium 968mg28%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 58g116%

Vitamin A 268IU5%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2023

Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies is a nutritious, tasty dish with chicken, zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cherry tomatoes and quinoa!

If you’re looking for a way to add more vegetables to your meals, or to eat a bit more “healthy” dishes, may I suggest this recipe for Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies?

This yummy meal is made all in one big skillet, and is really simple to prepare! Plus… did I mention that is is a very “healthy” meal? Oh, I did? Okay!

Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies has it all- flavor, color, protein, texture, and “good for you” veggies like broccoli, zucchini, garlic, tomatoes, and bell peppers! Here’s how to make this delicious meal.

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By the Way- What IS Quinoa?

Quinoa (this is the “short” version) is basically a small seed from a specific plant that has been stripped of it’s outer coating and then can be cooked. This “superfood” originated in South America many, many years ago, and has become widely touted for its nutritional benefits.

Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, contains minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc, and has dietary fiber! It is typically cooked in liquid to become edible and expands in size as it cooks.

You can typically find quinoa with the rice or beans in a grocery store, or in the Health Food section. It has become very popular in the United States, as well as other parts of the world.

First – Cook The Veggies And Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on Medium heat. Add minced garlic to the hot oil, and stirring often, cook for about 30 seconds (don’t burn the garlic!).

Stir in boneless chicken breast (cubed), and chopped bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, to cook the chicken and bell pepper.

NOTE: I use a variety of colored bell peppers (green, red and yellow), but if you don’t have a variety of colors available, use a green bell pepper for flavoring this dish.

Season the chicken and peppers with salt, black pepper, and onion powder, then stir to combine. NOTE: The chicken may not be fully cooked through at this stage, but will finish cooking as the dish progresses.

Add Water And Quinoa

Measure the quinoa and water into the skillet, then stir to combine. Bring the liquid to a boil on Medium-High heat, then put a lid on the skillet and reduce the heat to Medium-Low.

Cook for 10-12 minutes, keeping the lid on the skillet. There will probably still be a small amount of liquid in the pan when done.

Time To Add More Veggies!

Stir the quarter-sliced zucchini and the broccoli pieces into the skillet of chicken and quinoa until combined. Place a lid on the skillet and cook on Medium-Low heat for 13-15 minutes.

When done, the remaining liquid should be fully absorbed into the quinoa, and the zucchini and broccoli should be fork-tender.

The last step is to add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Give them a gentle stir to incorporate them into the dish, then remove the pan from the heat source, and serve.

NOTE: I used multi-colored cherry tomatoes (more COLOR!), because we grew them in our garden. If you have them, use them, but good ol’ red cherry tomatoes are perfect!

Serve The Chicken, Quinoa And Veggies

This recipe (as written) will yield two generous main dish servings. Transfer the chicken, quinoa and veggies to individual serving bowls or plates, and dig in while it is hot!

I’m confident you’re going to be surprised by how filling this meal is! Enjoy those healthy veggies bringing their color, texture and flavor to this dish. YUM!

I really hope you enjoy this nutritious, flavorful (and veggie packed) dish! Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies is very filling, bursting with great tasting vegetables, and it is simple to prepare!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe Adapted From: The book “Food Meets Faith”, by Isabel D. Price / New Life Promise, page 75, published by Live Smart Solutions, LLC, in 2019

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Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies is a nutritious, tasty dish with chicken, zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cherry tomatoes and quinoa!

Category: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: chicken, quinoa and veggies

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 278 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
½ medium green bell pepper (or color combo) chopped
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast =½ pound, cut in bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ cup uncooked quinoa
⅓ cup water
½ cup fresh, chopped broccoli cut in bite-sized pieces
½ medium zucchini sliced and quartered
½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in large skillet on Medium heat. Add garlic: cook, stirring often for 30 seconds (don't burn garlic!).
Stir in chicken cubes, and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder; stir to combine. NOTE: Chicken may not be fully cooked, but will finish cooking later.
Add quinoa and water to skillet; stir to combine. Bring liquid to a boil on Medium-High heat. Put a lid on the skillet; reduce heat to Medium-Low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, keeping skillet covered. There might still be small amount of liquid in skillet when done.
Add zucchini and broccoli; stir to combine. Place lid on skillet; cook on Medium-Low 13-15 minutes. When done, remaining liquid should be absorbed into quinoa, and zucchini and broccoli should be fork-tender.
Gently stir in halved cherry tomatoes. Give them a gentle stir to incorporate into the dish. Remove skillet from heat source. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))

Calories 278 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 733mg32%

Potassium 890mg25%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 571IU11%

Vitamin C 64mg78%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2023

Mexican Red Lentil Soup

categories: Meatless Meals, Soups

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Mexican Red Lentil Soup has all the flavor of a good chili recipe, but it’s a meatless soup you’ll really love, with enough for 7 helpings!

Mexican Red Lentil Soup is a yummy, meatless main dish that is packed with flavor! If you enjoy chili, I’m confident you will enjoy this recipe, as well. Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, this soup is wonderful, budget friendly, and it’s worth checking out.

Red lentils (or other lentils) are an amazingly inexpensive, but high in protein superfood! Did you know that lentils have been around for thousands of years? Yes, they have!

Lentils contain large amounts of vitamins, minerals, potassium, fiber and polyphenols (think antioxidants!), and are a wonderful source of protein in “meatless” dishes.

If you’re not too familiar with lentils… what they are and to learn more about their history and nutritional value, check out the info on this amazing food source here.

Today I want to share this yummy recipe I found online many years ago online. So… here we go!

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Rinse And Drain, Rinse And Drain!

Lentils need to be rinsed several times before cooking, to clean them. Pour the red lentils into a large saucepan (one that has a lid). Cover the lentils completely with water.

Stir or swirl them around in the water, then cover the pan with the lid, and drain off the water. Be sure to hold the lid on tightly so the lentils can’t “escape” while draining!

Repeat this process 1-2 more times or until the water becomes mostly clear, to ensure the lentils are cleaned and “good to go”.

Cook The Lentils

Add 4 cups of fresh water back into the pan with the lentils, and cover the pan. Turn the heat to HIGH, and let the water come to a boil

Once the water has begun boiling, turn off the heat, then remove the pan from the heat source. Keeping the lid on, let the lentils rest for 20 minutes, without disturbing.

Cook The Veggies While Lentils Are “Resting”

Place a large soup pot on the stovetop, and add olive oil. Begin to heat the oil on medium-low, then add diced onions and minced garlic.

Continue to cook, stirring often, until onions have become tender, then add diced celery, and stir to combine. Cook for a couple minutes until the celery starts to get soft.

The next ingredients to add to the pan are fire-roasted canned tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric, ground cumin and hot sauce.

NOTE: For the hot sauce I use Tabasco sauce, and use between 6-8 dashes, but if you like it HOT, add 10-15 dashes.

Stir these ingredients until they are fully combined, and then you are ready to finish this soup with lentils and broth.

Drain The Cooked Lentils

Drain the remaining water off of the cooked red lentils, then add the lentils to the soup pan. Pour the vegetable broth into the soup pot, as well.

Give the Mexican red lentil soup a stir to incorporate all the ingredients, then let the soup simmer (uncovered) on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.

Final Step Before Serving

After 15 minutes the soup will be nice and hot. Stir in chopped cilantro leaves, then squeeze in the the juice of one medium-sized lime.

Stir these ingredients into the soup, then take a little taste. Add salt or more hot sauce, if desired, to suit your taste. Now your Mexican Red Lentil Soup is ready to serve!

Enjoy A Bowl Of Mexican Red Lentil Soup

This soup will yield about 7 servings in total. Ladle each portion (about 1½ cups per serving) into bowls, serve hot… and enjoy!

I really hope you have the chance to make this delicious Mexican Red Lentil Soup for those you love. It’s REALLY good, and I’m sure you will enjoy it.

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It can be easily reheated on the stovetop or in a microwave. It freezes fairly well, also.

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Mexican Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

50 mins

Mexican Red Lentil Soup has all the flavor of a good chili recipe, but it's a meatless soup you'll really love, with enough for 7 helpings!

Category: Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican red lentil soup

Servings: 7 (1½ cups per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 250 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 cups dry red lentils
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion peeled, diced
4 stalks celery diced
4 cloves garlic minced
29 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes =two 14.5 ounce cans
½ Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups vegetable broth
6-8 dashes Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce + more if heat desired!
1 medium lime (juice of)
½ cup chopped cilantro stems removed

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Instructions

Put lentils in a large pot (one with a lid). Cover completely with water. Stir or swirl them around in water; tightly cover pan with lid; drain water out. Repeat 1-2 more times until water is fairly clear.
Add 4 cups water to pan with lentils; cover pan. Turn heat to HIGH; let water come to a boil. Once boiling, turn off heat. Keeping lid on, let lentils rest 20 minutes, undisturbed.
Place large soup pot on stovetop; add olive oil. Heat oil on medium-low; add diced onions and minced garlic. Cook, stirring often, until onions are tender, then add celery; stir to combine. Cook 2-3 minutes until celery becomes tender.
Add tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric, ground cumin and hot sauce into pot; stir until combined. NOTE: For hot sauce I use Tabasco sauce, and use between 6-8 dashes; if you like it HOT, add 10-15 dashes.
Drain any remaining cooking water off lentils, then add lentils to soup pot. Stir in vegetable broth, until combined. Let soup simmer (uncovered) on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir in chopped cilantro (discarding stems), and juice of one lime. Taste the soup. Add salt or more hot sauce, if desired.
This soup will yield about 7 servings total. Ladle 1½ cups soup per serving into bowls. Serve hot... and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Red Lentil Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (about 1½ cups))

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 0.4g3%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 753mg33%

Potassium 611mg17%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 18g75%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 1131IU23%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 86mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2023

Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties

categories: Beef, Main Dishes

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Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties have great flavor, whether BBQ grilled or skillet-cooked. Eat them “as is”, or on a bun with all the fixin’s!

If you’re looking for a way to boost the flavor of cooked burgers, may I suggest this SIMPLE recipe for Cajun-seasoned burger patties?

Whether you enjoy eating burger patties PLAIN on a plate, OR eaten as a full-fledged burger on a bun with condiments, etc., I believe you’ll enjoy these patties.

You can pan-fry them, grill on a BBQ, cook in an air fryer, or broil them in the oven! You can make them using your preferred method of cooking burgers!

As written, this recipe will yield two burger patties (which is enough for my husband and myself), but can easily be increased in quantity. Here’s how to make this simple recipe.

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What Spices Will I Need?

Spices are what give these Cajun-seasoned burger patties their wonderful taste! The burger patties have lots of flavor, and a tiny bit of “heat”, but not too much (in case you’re wondering).

The dried spices you will need are cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper and thyme.

Make The Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties

Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Add all of the spices, and then mix them together using a fork or your clean hands.

Combine until all the spices have been incorporated into the ground beef. Try not to overwork or compact the ground beef too much.

Remember- this recipe will yield two burger patties (as written), but can easily be doubled or tripled to make the quantity you need.

Divide the meat into two balls, then use your hands to flatten and shape them into two round circles. Place each patty on wax paper or parchment paper.

To Grill Or Not To Grill?

We LOVE to grill our burger patties outside, however the weather here in Oregon can be hard to predict. NEWS ALERT: It rains a lot here!

Our crazy weather patterns make it difficult at times to plan a good old-fashioned BBQ! To grill or not to grill is a constant question. Cooking inside or outside is your choice!

When it’s nice outside we grill these burger patties on our Weber BBQ. If it is raining (often) or freezing cold outside, we cook them inside, in a large skillet (cast iron is the best).

Cooking The Burger Patties- BBQ or Skillet

NOTE: If grilling outside, prepare them as you would any burger on the BBQ grill. Cook them until they reach the desired “doneness” you prefer.

As you can see in the photo below, we cooked these in a large cast iron skillet. One patty is not seasoned, and the other two are the Cajun-seasoned burger patties from this recipe.

Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium heat until it is really hot (but not smoking). Place the patties into the hot skillet (they should sizzle when they hit the skillet).

NOTE: If using a NON cast iron skillet, lightly spray the skillet with non-stick spray before adding the patties.

Do not move or disturb them for about 3 minutes, while they sear (and set) in the skillet. When they have browned well on the bottom, carefully turn each patty over to the other side.

Continue to cook the Cajun-seasoned burger patties to your preferred doneness, turning (if desired) to further brown the outside.

Time To Eat!

Once the burger patties are cooked to your taste, they are ready to be served. At times we enjoy them plain, served as is, on a plate with side dishes.

Our FAVORITE way to enjoy them is to go “full on burger” with the patties! Place them on toasted hamburger buns, and top with your favorite condiments. If you’re looking for a delicious, unique condiment for your hamburgers, check out my recipe for Bacon Jam for Burgers!

Now all you have to do is add some delicious sides (like potato salad or fruit salad) and dig in! The well-seasoned patties will add a nice pop of flavor to the burgers.

I hope you’ll have the chance to try these Cajun-seasoned burger patties. They’re a cinch to make, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy them.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: Isabel D. Price, via the book “Food Meets Faith”, page 77, published in 2019 by Live Smart Solutions, LLC

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Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties have great flavor, whether BBQ grilled or skillet-cooked. Eat them "as is", or on a bun with all the fixin's!

Category: Beef, Main Course

Cuisine: Cajun

Keyword: Cajun-seasoned burger patties

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 253 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef (85%) see NOTE section below*
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground thyme

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Instructions

Place ground beef in mixing bowl. Add all spices; mix together using a fork or clean hands, until spices are distributed in the meat. Don't overwork the beef.
Divide meat into 2 balls; use your hands to flatten/shape them into 2 round circles. Place each patty on wax paper or parchment paper.
BBQ: If grilling outside, cook as you would any burger on the BBQ grill. Cook until they reach your preferred "doneness".
SKILLET: Heat a cast iron skillet on medium heat until really hot (but not smoking). Place patties into hot skillet (they should sizzle when they hit the skillet).
NON CAST IRON SKILLET: If using NON cast iron skillet, lightly spray skillet with non-stick spray before adding patties.
Do not move/disturb patties for about 3 minutes, while they sear (and set) in the skillet. Once nicely browned on the bottom, carefully flip each patty to the other side. Continue to cook to your preferred doneness, turning (if desired) to further brown the outside.
Serve plain (as is), on a plate with side dishes OR place them on toasted hamburger buns, and top with your favorite burger condiments. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*NOTE: 85% ground beef was used for the caloric calculation of 253 calories per patty. If using LEAN ground beef, caloric calculation would lower to about 165 calories per patty.

Nutrition Facts

Cajun-Seasoned Burger Patties

Amount Per Serving (1 patty)

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 659mg29%

Potassium 380mg11%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 366IU7%

Vitamin C 0.4mg0%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2023

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

categories: Asian, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are very EASY to make, and taste fantastic! With two wraps per serving, they are a great appetizer or main dish!

One of my favorite appetizers to order at a favorite local restaurant is Asian chicken lettuce wraps. I absolutely LOVE them, and enjoy scooping and wrapping the chicken filling in a big ol’ lettuce leaf!

There are many recipes that can be found online for chicken lettuce wraps. I found this recipe a while ago, and it’s my “go to”. It’s perfect for when I crave Asian chicken lettuce wraps and don’t want to go out, or pay for them in a restaurant!

This recipe, as written, will yield about 12 wraps. A suggested serving size is two wraps, and each serving comes in under 200 calories (total for TWO wraps). How’s that for a fantastic low calorie appetizer or main dish!

Asian chicken lettuce wraps may be LOW in calories, but they’re BIG on amazing flavors and are really delicious!. Here’s how to make them.

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Prepare The Bibb (aka Butter) Lettuce

Carefully separate lettuce leaves from the head of lettuce. Give them a rinse, then pat each leaf dry using paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Set them aside while you make the filling.

NOTE: Bibb lettuce, also known as butter lettuce is typically used. If you don’t have access to this variety, use large lettuce leaves of your choice that are sturdy enough to hold the filling when wrapped.

You can use one or two lettuce leaves for each wrap. We usually stack two leaves per wrap to make it sturdier for holding the filling, but that is YOUR choice.

Cook The Onions, Garlic And Ginger

Heat sesame oil on Medium heat in a large skillet. Once the oil is pretty hot (but not smoking), add chopped onions, and cook, stirring often for about 3 minutes.

When the onions have softened and become lightly browned, add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Cook 1 more minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn’t burn (and become bitter).

Add The Ground Chicken

Now you need to add a pound of ground chicken to the skillet. Cook the chicken on Medium heat, mixing it with the onions, and breaking the chicken up into small pieces as it cooks.

The chicken is finished cooking when it is fully cooked through (3-5 minutes), chopped in small pieces, and is very slightly browned.

Make The Asian Chili Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, whip up the Asian sauce that will be added to the chicken. It’s simple to make this flavorful sauce and only takes a minute!

Place soy sauce, Thai red chili sauce, maple syrup (or honey/agave) and lime juice in a small bowl, and whisk or stir, until fully combined. That’s it!

OPTIONAL NOTE: The sauce can be doubled if you want extra sauce for later! Also, if desired, whisk in a tiny bit (about ½ tsp.) of cornstarch if you want the sauce to be slightly thicker.

Add The Sauce To The Skillet

Turn the heat down to LOW. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, add chopped cashews (or peanuts), then stir well, to combine these ingredients.

Cook for 1-2 more minutes, then take the skillet off the heat source. Let the chicken “rest” and cool slightly for 1-2 minutes, before adding the fresh veggies.

Time For Some Veggie COLOR!

Once the chicken has cooled slightly, add grated carrots, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro to the skillet. That pop of color really adds a nice touch, along with lots of flavor!

Stir, to fully combine the chicken, sauce and veggie mixture, which will be used for filling the Asian chicken lettuce wraps.

Serve The Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

Now it’s time to fill and serve these delicious Asian chicken lettuce wraps! Whoo Hoo! For each wrap, place a large spoonful of the chicken filling into the center of the Bibb (or butter) lettuce leaf.

Think of chicken lettuce wraps like you would a taco! You want to be able to wrap the edges of the lettuce leaf up and around the filling, so be careful not to overfill them!

Spoon leftover pan sauce over the filling, then sprinkle each wrap with sesame seeds (optional, but a nice touch!). Roll a lettuce wrap up, and eat it like a taco! DELICIOUS!

We really enjoy these Asian chicken lettuce wraps, and I hope you and those you love will, too! I think they are vey easy to make, and wow… do they ever taste great!

Thanks for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back soon for more delicious, family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day!

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are very EASY to make, and taste fantastic! With two wraps per serving, they are a great appetizer or main dish!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian chicken lettuce wraps

Servings: 6 (2 wraps per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 172 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup yellow onion diced
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
2 cloves garlic minced
10 ounces ground chicken
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce can sub. coconut aminos/Tamari
2½ Tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
1 medium lime (JUICE OF)
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or agave/honey
⅓ cup cashews (raw or roasted/salted) chopped (can sub. roasted peanuts)
½ cup grated carrots
⅓ cup green onions (scallions) chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 head Bibb (butter) lettuce leaves removed/rinsed/patted dry
sesame seeds (Optional) to sprinkle as a topping for wraps

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Instructions

Separate leaves from head of lettuce. Rinse/pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Use 1 or 2 lettuce leaves for each wrap (sturdy enough to hold chicken filling).
Heat sesame oil on Medium heat in large skillet. Once oil is hot (but not smoking), add yellow onions, and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. When onions are softened and lightly browned, add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn (and become bitter).
Add ground chicken to skillet. Cook on Medium heat, combining it with the onions. Break up chicken into small pieces as it cooks with a spoon or spatula. It's done when cooked through (3-5 min.), in small pieces, and slightly browned.
MAKE SAUCE: Place soy sauce, Thai red chili sauce, maple syrup and lime juice in a small bowl; whisk or stir, until combined. OPTIONAL NOTE: Sauce can be doubled if you want extra for later! Also, whisk in a tiny bit (½ tsp,) of cornstarch if you want sauce to be slightly thicker.
Turn heat to LOW. Pour sauce over chicken; add cashews. Stir well, to combine. Cook 1-2 minutes, then take skillet off the heat source. Let chicken cool 1-2 minutes, before adding fresh veggies.
Add carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Stir, to fully combine all ingredients.
MAKE WRAPS: For each wrap, place large spoonful of chicken filling into center of lettuce leaf. You want to wrap edges of the lettuce leaf up and around the filling, so don't overfill. Spoon any remaining pan sauce over chicken. Sprinkle each wrap with sesame seeds (optional). Roll up lettuce wrap, and eat it like a taco! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Amount Per Serving (1 (two wraps))

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 41mg14%

Sodium 494mg21%

Potassium 472mg13%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 2785IU56%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mar
2023

Italian Meatball Sandwiches

categories: Beef, Main Dishes, Sandwiches

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Make delicious, hearty Italian Meatball Sandwiches using homemade meatballs (recipe included) or store-bought meatballs (for convenience).

If you’re on the lookout for a delicious new lunch or dinner sandwich to try, may I suggest this recipe for Italian Meatball Sandwiches?

These sandwiches are hearty, tasty and filling! Homemade Italian meatballs, with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese are served on lightly toasted, garlic butter hoagie rolls! YUM!

I came up with this recipe using the recipe I use to make Italian meatballs for spaghetti. The rest was simply re-creating what I have seen on meatballs subs my husband has ordered from restaurants over the years.

Whether you use my simple recipe for homemade meatballs OR choose to use store-bought frozen meatballs, I’m confident you’ll love Italian Meatball Sandwiches. Here’s how to make them.

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Make The Italian Meatballs From Scratch

If you want to make homemade Italian meatballs instead of purchasing them (and baking), here is the way I prepare them. It’s really easy!

Place ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, diced onion and finely grated Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir, to combine the ingredients.

Shape the meatball mixture into 6 balls (each about the same size). To do this, roll the meat between the palms of your hands to form a cute, round meatball.

Cook The Meatballs

Heat a Tablespoon of oil on medium heat in a large, non-stick skillet. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the meatballs, leaving space between each one.

Cook until browned on the bottom (without disturbing), then carefully turn to the other side. Continue cooking on all sides, until meatballs are well-browned and fully cooked through.

Place the meatballs on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Now you have fully cooked Italian meatballs, made in about the same time as it takes to bake store-bought meatballs!

NOTE: This recipe, as written, will yield 2 sandwiches and requires 6 medium-sized meatballs. Double or triple the recipe if desired, to have extras for another meal.

Place 6 cooked meatballs into a small skillet filled with your favorite Italian-seasoned marinara sauce. Heat the meatballs and sauce through when you’re ready to make the sandwiches.

What If I Want To Use Store-Bought Frozen Meatballs?

Using frozen, store-bought meatballs is certainly fine, and makes this recipe slightly more convenient. Typically store bought meatballs will be smaller in size than the homemade ones (you might need 8 total to fill the two hoagie buns). If that doesn’t matter, then do what is most convenient for YOU.

If you are making these sandwiches using frozen, store bought meatballs, follow the instructions that are on the package for cooking them.

Once the meatballs have been fully cooked, proceed with the sauce, and then continue with the rest of the recipe.

Toast The Hoagie Rolls

I toast the hoagie rolls in the oven (under the broiler), because it tends to keep the bread crisp and firm underneath the weight of the meatballs, sauce, and cheese.

To toast the rolls, first melt butter, then stir in garlic powder. Place the rolls on an aluminum foil covered baking sheet, and open the rolls, trying to keep them attached in the back, if possible.

Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the garlic butter onto the insides of each open roll.

Let’s Build Italian Meatball Sandwiches

Turn on the broiler in your oven. When hot, place the baking sheet about 5-6 inches from the broiler’s heating element. Broil the buttered hoagies until they turn golden brown, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.

When done, remove the rolls from the oven. Place three hot meatballs on one side of each hoagie. Spoon a little of the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the meatballs.

Sprinkle the meatballs with shredded (or thinly sliced) mozzarella cheese, using just enough to cover the meatballs.

Place the baking sheet back under the broiler (5-6 inches from the heating element), and let the cheese broil ONLY until melted. This usually only takes a minute or less, so keep an eye on it!

Time To Enjoy The Italian Meatball Sandwiches

Once the cheese has melted, remove the baking sheet with the Italian meatball sandwiches from the oven. Place the top of the hoagie roll onto the melted cheese.

Carefully transfer the sandwiches from the baking sheet to a serving plate, using a spatula. Serve the Italian meatball sandwiches immediately, while hot!

I hope you will try these delicious Italian meatball sandwiches! They are so good, and this sandwich is quite filling! If you are serving this dish to kids, a half sandwich will usually be more than enough to fill their little tummies up!

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Italian Meatball Sandwiches

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Make delicious, hearty Italian Meatball Sandwiches using homemade meatballs (recipe included) or store-bought meatballs (for convenience).

Category: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian meatball sandwiches

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Calories Per Serving: 614 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Meatballs (6 homemade):

½ pound lean ground beef
¼ cup diced yellow onion
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

For Sandwiches (2):

½ cup Italian-seasoned marinara sauce to heat cooked meatballs in
2 Hoagie rolls
1½ Tablespoons butter melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

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Instructions

If Making Homemade Meatballs:

Place ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, onion and Parmesan in mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Shape mixture into 6 balls, rolling meat between palms of hands to form meatballs.
Heat oil on Medium in large, non-stick skillet. When hot, add meatballs. Cook without moving them, until browned on bottom, then turn, and cook on all sides, until meatballs are browned and cooked through. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to absorb grease.
Place cooked meatballs into skillet filled with marinara sauce. Heat meatballs/sauce when ready to make sandwiches.

If Using Store-Bought Frozen Meatballs:

Follow instructions on the package for cooking (if small meatballs, you may need 8 (4 per sandwich) to fill the hoagie). Once meatballs are fully cooked, proceed with sauce, and the rest of the recipe.

Building The Sandwiches:

Melt butter, then stir in garlic powder. Place hoagie rolls on aluminum foil covered baking sheet. Open rolls: try to keep rolls attached in the back. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush garlic butter on insides of each open roll.
Turn on oven broiler. When hot, place hoagies 5-6 inches from broiler's heating element. Broil until buttered hoagies turn golden brown; watch closely so they don't burn. When done, remove from oven. Place three hot meatballs on one side of each toasted hoagie. Spoon a little marinara sauce over the meatballs.
Sprinkle meatballs with shredded (or thinly sliced) mozzarella cheese, to cover. Place sandwiches back under the broiler. Let broil ONLY until cheese has melted.
Remove sandwiches from oven. Place top of hoagie roll on the melted cheese. Transfer sandwiches to serving plates, using a spatula. Serve immediately, while hot! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Italian Meatball Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 614 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 122mg41%

Sodium 1409mg61%

Potassium 667mg19%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 41g82%

Vitamin A 774IU15%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 365mg37%

Iron 14mg78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mar
2023

Easy Baked Mahi Mahi

categories: Seafood

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Easy Baked Mahi Mahi is delicious and is a cinch to make! Lightly seasoned fillets are served with browned butter, garlic, herb and lemon sauce.

Do you enjoy seafood dishes? We do at our home, and one of the varieties of fish we really enjoy is Mahi Mahi. Firm in texture and mild in flavor, this is a very versatile fish my husband and I enjoy whenever we can!

Curious about mahi mahi? To learn more interesting facts about Mahi Mahi, its source and nutritional info., etc., check out this info source here.

My husband picks up a big bag of frozen mahi mahi fillets every couple of months from Costco. Each boneless fillet is individually wrapped and the pieces vary in sizes. I’ve featured mahi mahi in other recipes on my blog over the years.

Once my husband brings it home, I know we will be enjoying mahi mahi in our dinner rotation. I found this particular recipe online, and when we want a simple seafood meal, this is one I easily choose. It’s a super easy recipe, requires only a few ingredients and it’s delicious. Here’s how to make easy baked mahi mahi.

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Prepare The Mahi Mahi For Baking

Pat boneless mahi mahi fillets dry using paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Season each piece lightly with salt and black pepper, on both sides.

TIP: Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, to help minimize your cleanup. This is an optional step, but one I recommend.

Spray the foil generously with non-stick baking spray. Cut a large lemon into 6 thin, round slices. Place two of the lemon slices together (for each piece of fish) on the aluminum foil.

Time To Bake The Mahi Mahi

Place each piece of seasoned mahi mahi on top of two lemon slices. The shape of the fillets may vary slightly, but each piece should weigh about 4 ounces. If the fillet is long, length-wise, place a lemon slice under each end.

Bake the mahi mahi in a preheated 400° F. (204.4°C.) oven for 10-15 minutes. I recommend placing the baking pan on the middle rack in the oven for best heat circulation.

How Will I Know When The Fish Is Done?

The amount of time it takes to bake the fish will obviously depend on the thickness of the fish fillets you use. A “general rule” is that fish should be cooked about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

A “safe” internal temperature for cooked mahi mahi is between 137°F-145°F. to ensure it is fully cooked through. If you have a meat thermometer, use it, to make sure you don’t undercook OR overcook the mahi mahi.

The fish will only be slightly browned on top, and can be easily flaked with a fork when fully cooked.

Make The Garlic Butter Sauce While the Fish Bakes

While the fish bakes, you can quickly make the simple garlic butter and lemon sauce to spoon or drizzle over the finished fish.

Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan on Medium-Low heat. Continue to cook for a few minutes, stirring often, as you make browned butter.

The butter will begin bubbling, and will turn brown as the milk solids separate, due to the heat. It will also develop a slightly “nutty” aroma as it browns.

Once the butter has melted and browned, stir in minced garlic, and continue cooking for 30 seconds more. Be careful to not let the butter burn, or it becomes bitter in taste.

Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in fresh lemon juice and fresh (or dried) chopped parsley, until incorporated into the browned butter.

Normally I use fresh parsley from our garden, but when I photographed this, our garden (and house) was covered with 4 inches of snow, so I had no fresh parsley (sigh).

TIP: If using fresh parsley, you will use 1 Tablespoon, but if using dried you will only need 1 teaspoon, because the flavor is more concentrated in dried herbs.

Serve The Easy Baked Mahi Mahi

Once safely cooked to 137-145°F., remove the mahi mahi from the oven. Transfer the mahi mahi immediately (keeping the lemon slices underneath) to serving plates.

Spoon some of the garlic butter “sauce” over each piece of fish, making sure to get lots of minced garlic on each piece! If you have access to fresh parsley, add a couple sprigs to each piece of fish, for a pop of color!

Serve immediately while hot, and dig in! We enjoyed this easy baked mahi mahi served with brown rice and steamed broccoli on the side. It was a nice, light meal. YUM!

I hope you have the opportunity to try this yummy recipe for easy baked mahi mahi, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. It’s a simple recipe, but it’s really tasty.

Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon, for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Easy Baked Mahi Mahi

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Easy Baked Mahi Mahi is delicious and is a cinch to make! Lightly seasoned fillets are served with browned butter, garlic, herb and lemon sauce.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked mahi mahi

Servings: 3

Calories Per Serving: 202 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

12 ounces mahi mahi boneless, approx. 4 oz. each
½ teaspoon salt to season fish (approx.)
½ teaspoon black pepper to season fish (approx.)
6 thin slices lemon
3 Tablespoons butter
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped) OR 1 teaspoon DRIED parsley

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (204.4 C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil generously with non-stick baking spray.
Pat mahi mahi fillets dry using paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Season fish lightly on both sides with salt/pepper.
Cut large lemon into 6 round slices. Place 2 slices together (for each piece of fish) on the aluminum foil. Place each piece of fish on top of 2 lemon slices.
Bake at 400° F. (204.4°C.) for 10-15 minutes. **Time to fully cook depends on thickness of fillets. A "general rule" is fish should cook 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Fully cooked mahi mahi should have internal temperature between 137°F - 145°F. Use meat thermometer, so fish isn't undercooked OR overcooked. Fish should be slightly browned on top, and flake easily with a fork.
Make Browned Butter Sauce While Fish Bakes: Melt butter in medium saucepan on Medium-Low heat. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until bubbly and browned; butter will turn brown as the milk solids separate. Stir in garlic; continue cooking for 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat; add lemon juice and parsley (fresh or dried). Stir until combined.
To Serve: Remove fish from oven; Use spatula to transfer mahi mahi (keeping lemon slices underneath) to serving plates. Spoon butter sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Baked Mahi Mahi

Amount Per Serving (1 fillet + sauce)

Calories 202 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 113mg38%

Sodium 579mg25%

Potassium 501mg14%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 0.2g0%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 669IU13%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mar
2023

Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Enjoy a Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger tonight! Chicken patties, glazed with teriyaki-style sauce, & topped with grilled pineapple & bacon!

Do you enjoy chicken burgers? We occasional make them, and always enjoy them. Recently I came up with a delicious chicken burger which I am sharing with you today. I found the original recipe for the burger patties (using ground chicken) online.

I made the sauce by adapting an Asian-inspired recipe I found previously on another website. My thought was “Wow…if I combine the two separate recipes into one, that might taste really good.”

So I set about to make them! I modified the sauce recipe slightly, and used it to coat the chicken patties while cooking AND used it as a condiment on the finished burgers.

The result was a delicious chicken pineapple bacon burger, which was a happy surprise! As written, this recipe will make enough for 4 burgers. Here’s how to make them.

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Make The Sauce

Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, BBQ sauce, honey and red pepper flakes in a medium sized saucepan. Stir until these ingredients have been combined.

Heat the sauce on Medium heat until it is bubbling. Once bubbling, turn the heat down to Medium-Low, and cook until the sauce has been reduced by about half.

The sauce should also be slightly thickened at this point. Take the saucepan off of the heat, and stir in finely grated fresh ginger. Set the sauce aside to cool.

Grill the Pineapple

The next thing to do is grill the pineapple slices. Dry 4 pineapple rings between paper towels to absorb moisture. Very lightly oil a large skillet, and turn the heat to Medium.

Once the skillet is hot, lay pineapple rings (you will need 4) in a single layer. Heat the pineapple only until the bottom begins to brown, then carefully flip them to the other side.

Continue to cook only until the bottoms again become lightly browned. Transfer the grilled pineapple slices out of the skillet and let them cool.

Prepare The Burger Fixin’s

Before you grill the chicken patties, get all your burger toppings in place and be ready to build the burgers. Each chicken pineapple bacon burger will have a grilled pineapple ring, red onion slice, lettuce and crispy cooked bacon slice.

For the buns, you can serve them warmed, OR you can lightly toast them. My preference is to lightly toast them face down on medium heat in a large skillet, but it’s your choice.

Make The Chicken Patties

Place the ingredients for the chicken patties in a large bowl. The ingredients for the patties are ground chicken, egg yolk, green onion, sesame oil and spices.

Mix well with a fork until all the ingredients have been combined. Now it’s time to form the chicken patties. For each patty you will use ¼ of the meat mixture.

TIP: Wet your hands, then shape the meat into a ball. Wetting your hands helps the chicken mixture not stick to your hands as much as if they were dry.

Flatten the chicken “ball” into the shape of a burger patty, then set it aside on wax paper. Repeat this process until you have four chicken burger patties.

Cooking The Chicken Patties

Heat a large skillet on Medium-Low, and add 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil (or an alternative). When the oil is hot, but not smoking, carefully add the patties to the skillet.

Let the chicken patties cook for about 2-3 minutes, without moving them. This allows the bottom side of the burger to get nicely browned.

Use a spatula to carefully turn the patties to the other side. Generously baste the top of each chicken patty with the reserved sauce.

Continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes OR until the patties are fully cooked through.

Flip the patties a final time and baste the other side with sauce. Now you are ready to build the chicken pineapple bacon burgers!

Who Wants A Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger?

You can build your burger any way you wish, but this is how I build ours. Lightly brush sauce on the bottom bun, then top with the chicken patty.

Top the chicken with a grilled pineapple ring, then cut a cooked bacon slice in half and place the two pieces on top of the pineapple.

For the top bun, brush it lightly with more sauce, then add a red onion slice and a lettuce leaf. Place the top bun on the burger, and you’re ready to enjoy this delicious meal!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for chicken burgers. They have great flavor. and are very filling Yes… there is a fairly long ingredient list, but I think it’s worth it!

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Chicken Patty recipe from Bee, at: rasamalaysia.com/chicken-patties/
Sauce recipe adapted from Tricia, at: savingdessert.com/grilled-hawaiian-chicken-sandwich/

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Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

23 mins

Enjoy a Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger tonight! Chicken patties, glazed with teriyaki-style sauce, & topped with grilled pineapple & bacon!

Category: Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: chicken pineapple bacon burger

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 583 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Sauce:

20 ounce can pineapple slices (Use JUICE ONLY for sauce) reserve pineapple slices
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup BBQ sauce
2 Tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, but good!)
1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled, finely grated

For Chicken Patties:

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg yolk
1 green onion (scallion) bulb & stem thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking patties

For 4 Sandwiches:

4 hamburger buns lightly toasted (if desired)
4 slices bacon cooked until crisp
4 iceberg lettuce leaves
4 thin slices red onion

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Instructions

Make The Sauce: Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, BBQ sauce, honey and red pepper flakes in medium saucepan. Stir until combined. Heat sauce on Medium heat until bubbling. Once bubbling, turn heat to Medium-Low; cook until sauce is reduced in volume by about half, and slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat: stir in grated fresh ginger. Set aside.
Grill Pineapple: Dry 4 pineapple rings between paper towels to absorb moisture. Lightly oil large skillet; turn heat to Medium. Once skillet is hot, add pineapple rings in a single layer. Heat pineapple only until bottom begins to brown; flip them over to the other side. Continue to cook only until bottom side is lightly browned. Transfer pineapple out of skillet; let cool.
Make Chicken Patties: Place ground chicken, egg yolk, green onion, sesame oil and spices in large bowl. Mix well with a fork until all combined. For each patty use ¼ of the meat mixture. Wet hands, then shape chicken into a ball. Flatten "ball" out into the shape of a burger patty; set aside on wax paper. Repeat to make 4 patties total.
Cook Burgers: Heat large skillet on Medium-Low. Add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, but not smoking, add patties in single layer. Let patties cook for about 3-4 minutes, without moving them. This allows bottom of burger to brown. Use a spatula to turn patties over. Generously baste top of each patty with sauce. Continue cooking 3-4 more minutes OR until the patties are cooked through. Flip patties a final time and baste top with sauce.
Assemble Each Burger: Lightly brush sauce on bottom bun; top with chicken patty. Add 1 grilled pineapple ring. Cut 1 cooked bacon slice in half; place both pieces on top of the pineapple. Brush top bun lightly with sauce. Add a red onion slice and lettuce leaf. Place top bun on burger, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Pineapple Bacon Burger

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 583 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 161mg54%

Sodium 1051mg46%

Potassium 973mg28%

Carbohydrates 61g20%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 38g42%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 318IU6%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 112mg11%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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