Daily Dish for the Original Copy Officer Captain Family 3/22/21
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Mar 22, 2021
- 7 min read
Today we have a vegetarian meal for those who don't eat meat we have a great variety of food just for you. May it bless your body and be well! This is dinner for today!
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
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Directions
In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 359 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 30g protein.
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup reduced-fat sun-dried tomato salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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Directions
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 2 cups: 319 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 660mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Ingredients
1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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Directions
In a small bowl, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and garlic; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast at 400° for 20 minutes, stirring once.
Drizzle asparagus with remaining oil; add to the pan. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 175 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla yogurt with honey
1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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Directions
Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once.
When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Place potato shells in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
In a large bowl, mash pulp with butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; stir in cranberry sauce. Fold in turkey, marshmallows and pecans; spoon into shells. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts 1 stuffed sweet potato half: 317 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
Ingredients
4 bacon strips, chopped
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 large eggs
1-1/2 to 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
Add mushrooms, onion and celery to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and 1-1/2 cups broth until blended. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes, stuffing mix, bacon and mushroom mixture. Stir in egg mixture and enough additional broth to reach desired moistness.
Transfer to a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until heated through and edges are lightly browned, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 172 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Manchego or additional white cheddar cheese
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Directions
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add to pasta; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup 2% milk
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
4 ounces cubed Velveeta
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions
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Directions
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the green beans, soup, water chestnuts, milk, bacon, pepper and paprika. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender; stir in cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, cranberry juice concentrate, dried cranberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the orange juice, marmalade, orange zest and allspice. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts 1/4 cup: 113 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) frozen Brussels sprouts
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
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Directions
Cook Brussels sprouts and peas according to package directions; drain.
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add Brussels sprouts, peas, bacon and chives; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts 2/3 cup: 115 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3 ripe Fuyu persimmons or 3 plums, sliced
2 packages (10 ounces each) baby kale salad blend
1 cup pomegranate seeds
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Directions
Place the first 6 ingredients in a jar with a lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving.
To serve, shake vinaigrette and toss 1/2 cup with persimmons. Toss remaining vinaigrette with salad blend. Top with persimmons and pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 175 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
Ingredients
4 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium), sliced 1/4 inch thick
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
Olive oil, optional
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Directions
Preheat broiler. Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; spritz with cooking spray and toss to coat. Microwave, covered, on high 10-12 minutes or until almost tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
Spread potatoes into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Spritz with additional cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil 4-6 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through cooking. In a small bowl, mix green onions, parsley and tarragon. Sprinkle over potatoes; toss to coat. If desired, drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 185 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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Directions
In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Using a strainer, remove peas from pot.
In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas; heat through.
Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 258 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
Pasta with Asparagus
Ingredients
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
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Directions
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 259 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shallots with thyme until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts 2/3 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein
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