Tortellini with Tomatoes, White Beans & Spinach

Tortellini with Tomatoes, White Beans & Spinach

by | Jun 11, 2015 | Recipes

Tortellini with Tomatoes, White Beans & Spinach

Author: by Julie Harrington, RD
 
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Serves: 4-6
 
Recipe by Julie Harrington, RD Pump up your pasta dish with colorful vegetables. Try this simple tortellini with tomatoes, white beans & spinach recipe for an easy weeknight meal. Tortellini with Tomatoes, White Beans & Spinach
Ingredients
  • 1 (9 OZ) PACKAGE CHEESE TORTELLINI
  • 1 TSP OLIVE OIL
  • 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
  • 1 (15 OZ) CAN NO-SALT-ADDED, ITALIAN SEASONED, DICED TOMATOES (UNDRAINED)
  • 1 (15 OZ) CAN WHITE BEANS, DRAINED AND RINSED
  • 4 CUPS BABY SPINACH LEAVES, TORN
  • ¼ CUP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL
  • (OPTIONAL) PARMESAN CHEESE
 
Instructions
  1. COOK TORTELLINI ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. DRAIN AND SET ASIDE.
  2. IN A LARGE PAN, HEAT OLIVE OIL OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD THE GARLIC AND COOK UNTIL FRAGRANT. ADD THE TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS AND BRING TO A BOIL. STIR IN SPINACH AND COOK FOR ANOTHER 1-2 MINUTES, UNTIL SPINACH HAS WILTED.
  3. ADD THE TORTELLINI TO THE PAN. ADD THE BASIL AND LET EVERYTHING HEAT THROUGH, ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.
  4. SERVE AND SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Herb Greek Salad with Tomato Rice

Herb Greek Salad with Tomato Rice

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Recipes

Herb Greek Salad with Tomato Rice

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Whisk your taste buds away to a warmer day with this flavorful, plant-based salad. It also makes for great leftovers so you can treat yourself to two days of sweet summertime flavor.
Ingredients
  • RICE:
  • 1 CUP BROWN RICE
  • 1½ CUPS WATER
  • 8 OZ CAN OF TOMATO SAUCE
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 LEMON, JUICED AND ZESTED
  • 1 TABLESPOON RED WINE VINEGAR
  • 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
  • ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL
  • SALT AND PEPPER
  • SALAD:
  • 15 OZ. CAN GARBANZO BEANS
  • 14 OZ. CAN ARTICHOKE HEARTS, DRAINED AND QUARTERED
  • 1 SMALL CUCUMBER, PEALED AND CHOPPED
  • ½ BELL PEPPER, SEEDED AND CHOPPED
  • ⅓ CUP CANNED DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED
  • ¼ CUP CHOPPED OLIVES
  • ¼ CUP FRESH CILANTRO
  • 2 TABLESPOONS FRESH BASIL
  • 1 TABLESPOON FRESH MINT
  • 1 AVOCADO, CUBED
 
Instructions
  1. DIRECTIONS:
  2. IN A HEAVY BOTTOMED PAN, ADD RICE, WATER, AND TOMATO SAUCE. BRING TO A BOIL, COVER, AND SIMMER FOR ABOUT 50 MINUTES.
  3. ONCE RICE IS COOKED, ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY.
  4. MIX TOGETHER TOMATO RICE, BEANS, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, CHOPPED VEGETABLES, AND HERBS TO A LARGE BOWL.
  5. WHISK DRESSING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN SMALL BOWL.
  6. TOSS SALAD WITH DRESSING AND GENTLY MIX IN AVOCADO BEFORE SERVING.
  7. ENJOY!


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Lima Bean Stew

Lima Bean Stew

by | Dec 10, 2014 | Recipes

Lima Bean Stew

Serves: 5
 
Get ready to experience a traditional lima bean stew infused with Peruvian flavors. This is great for lunch or leftovers any day of the week.
Ingredients
  • 1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL
  • 1 MEDIUM YELLOW ONION, DICED
  • 4 CLOVES GARLIC, SLICED
  • 2 TABLESPOONS AJÍ PANCA PASTE (OR MILD CHILI PASTE)
  • ½ TEASPOON SMOKED PAPRIKA
  • 1 CUP WATER
  • 1 CUP CANNED TOMATO SAUCE
  • 2 JARS (12 OUNCES EACH) LIMA BEANS (OR 3 CUPS FROZEN)
  • SALT AND PEPPER
  • ½ CUP CHOPPED PARSLEY
 
Instructions
  1. HEAT THE OIL IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT. WHEN THE OIL IS HOT, ADD THE ONION AND GARLIC. SAUTÉ UNTIL SOFT AND FRAGRANT. STIR IN THE AJÍ AND PAPRIKA AND COOK FOR ANOTHER MINUTE.
  2. ADD THE WATER, TOMATO SAUCE, AND LIMA BEANS TO THE PAN AND COOK, UNCOVERED, OVER LOW HEAT, MAKING SURE TO STIR THE POT EVER FEW MINUTES. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE. TOSS WITH THE FRESH PARSLEY BEFORE SERVING.
  3. NOTE: STORE THE STEW IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO FIVE DAYS.
  4. RECIPE AND PHOTO FROM WHOLE BODY REBOOT BY MANUEL VILLACORTA, MS, RD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Easy Stuffed Peppers

Easy Stuffed Peppers

by | Oct 16, 2014 | Recipes

Easy Stuffed Peppers

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Serves: 4
 
Recipe from Del Monte Bell peppers make easy, wholesome containers for ground beef, zucchini, diced tomatoes and rice. A simple, all-in-one baked dinner ready in about an hour while you relax. See more great Del Monte recipes Easy Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
  • 3 CANS (8OZ.EA.) DEL MONTE® TOMATO SAUCE, DIVIDED
  • 4 MEDIUM GREEN BELL PEPPER, HALVED LENGTHWISE, SEEDS REMOVED
  • 12 OZ. LEAN GROUND BEEF
  • 1 CUP DICED ZUCCHINI
  • ½ CUP DICED ONION
  • ½ CUP UNCOOKED WHITE RICE
  • 1 CAN (14.5OZ.) DEL MONTE® DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED
  • UNCOOKED WHITE RICE
 
Instructions
  1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F.
  2. POUR 2 CANS TOMATO SAUCE IN A 13X9-INCH BAKING DISH. PLACE PEPPERS, CUT SIDE UP, OVER TOMATO SAUCE.
  3. COMBINE REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A MEDIUM BOWL. SPOON MIXTURE INTO PEPPER HALVES.
  4. COVER AND BAKE 50 MINUTES OR UNTIL PEPPERS ARE TENDER CRISP. UNCOVER AND BAKE 15 MINUTES OR UNTIL RICE IS TENDER. SPOON SAUCE OVER STUFFED PEPPERS.
 
 
 


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Green Chili Beef Tacos

Green Chili Beef Tacos

by | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes

Green Chili Beef Tacos

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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 POUND LEAN GROUND BEEF, COOKED AND DRAINED
  • 2 (10 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES & GREEN CHILIES (10 OZ), DRAINED
  • 1 (1.25 OUNCE) PACKAGE TACO SEASONING MIX
  • ⅓ CUP WATER
  • 12 TACO SHELLS
  • 3 CUPS SHREDDED LETTUCE
  • 1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
 
Instructions
  1. PLACE 1 CAN RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES & GREEN CHILIES AND SEASONING MIX IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT; MIX WELL. STIR IN WATER AND BRING TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT TO SIMMER AND COOK FOR 10 MINUTES; STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.
  2. SPOON MEAT MIXTURE EVENLY INTO EACH TACO SHELL; TOP WITH SECOND CAN OF RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES & GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE.
 
 


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