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Showing posts with label healthy dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy dinner. Show all posts

November 10, 2011

Tailgating ~ Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad

I'm a huge football fan....the 49ers are our hometown favorite and I'm actually taking my kids, along with my niece to the game on Sunday.  We'll be tailgating with one of Bryce and Paige's teachers, her family members are Pros at tailgating....they've had their season tickets since 1949, they know what they're doing, I'm sure of it.

To contribute to the tailgating party, I scanned some of my favorite online sites for some ideas on what to bring along with us.

Here is one of the contenders.......let me know what you think....




















Photo by Eating Well


Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad

Make It a Meal: Scoop up this salad with warm corn tortillas.

4 servings, 2 cups each
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients

3 large ears of corn, husked
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
2 cups shredded red cabbage, (see Tip)
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup minced red onion


Preparation

1.Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add corn, cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife.

2.Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

3.Whisk lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, pine nuts, beans, cabbage, tomato and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Convenient pre-shredded cabbage can be purchased, in bags, in the produce section of most supermarkets.

NutritionPer serving: 410 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 57 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 16 g protein; 13 g fiber; 477 mg sodium; 537 mg potassium.


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March 8, 2010

More to Share on Scheels & Another Easy Prep dinner from TJ's

We drove home today from Truckee. The kids, of course were reluctant to leave....they had so much fun. The conversation on the drive home was more talk of our 'field trip to Scheels' and how amazingly awesome it was. I wanted to share some more photos with you and also encourage you to visit if you ever get the chance.....you will not be disappointed. My camera couldn't fit the entire building into the frame.....

More attractions inside.... Bull Elk........Wow! Bryce is learning about how the Antelope play...... Friends, Cindy & Logan rode the indoor Ferris Wheel...... Bryce, picking out some T-Ball necessities......

Camo attire.....everyone needs some!

Attire for the girls....... Already looking forward to the next visit.

After a weekend trip, it's always great to have some easy to prepare dinners on hand, that way I am able to fit in unpacking, laundry and everything else that needs attending. I just love these easy to prepare dinners that I find at Trader Joe's! Chicken Teriyaki with broccoli and rice. You can find the Chicken Teriyaki in the freezer section of Trader Joe's. Just heat the chicken in the microwave for about five minutes. Heat the sauce for about two minutes....

I had some broccoli in the fridge that was on it's last leg, so I steamed a pot full..... Add the chicken, sauce and broccoli all together...... Whole grain brown rice......... If anyone knows of a healthier rice that's quick to cook, I would love to hear about it! All goes well with a glass of wine...... Happy Monday!

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