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Main Dish Recipes

Here are some of Main Dish Recipes and most are “so easy even I’ll make it” recipes.

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Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe

A hearty main dish recipe that’s filling and perfect for any time of the year.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Low Country Boil Recipe

Low Country Boil Recipe

A Low Country Boil is a meal cooked in one boil pot

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 Small Potatoes
  • 8 Ears of Corn on the Cob Broken in Half
  • 2 Kielbasa Sausages cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 Fresh Lemons Cut in Half
  • 1 Zatarain Crab Boil Bag
  • 2 pounds Frozen Easy Peel Shrimp

Instructions

  1. Fill Boiler Pot with enough water to cover all ingredients
  2. Add Zatarain's Crab Boil Bag, lemon halves, potatoes and onions
  3. Allow water to boil and cook for 10 minutes
  4. Add sausage pieces and cook another 5 minutes
  5. Add corn and boil another 10 minutes
  6. Finally add frozen shrimp - cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
  7. Dump boil pot and allow liquid to drain
  8. Serve while hot.

Notes

If potatoes are large, cut in half.

Serve with cocktail sauce and/or melted butter

Season with additional Old Bay Seasoning if desired

BE CAREFUL OF HOT LIQUID AND STEAM WHEN DUMPING THE BOIL POT

USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES OR OVEN MITTS

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 754Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 206mgSodium 1868mgCarbohydrates 82gFiber 9gSugar 10gProtein 38g

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Cilantro Lime Black Bean & Rice Skillet Meal

This is a vegetarian dish that’s super easy to prepare in a skillet. Plus it looks beautiful served right from the skillet. I shared this recipe as a side dish for our Cinco De Mayo Supper Club Dinner.

Yield: 6 People

Cilantro Lime Black Beans Side Dish Recipe

Cilantro Lime Black Beans Side Dish Recipe

Fresh & Healthy Side Dish

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ⅓ cup lime juice, approx. 3 limes juiced.
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup fat free vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook Rice
  2. Add olive oil to skillet and salute onion & minced garlic until onion begins to soften
  3. Add Vegetable broth
  4. Add Lime Juice & Cayenne Pepper
  5. Add Rice, Black Bean & Cilantro and stir until hot.
  6. Garnish with Lime & Fresh Cilantro
  7. Serve Immediately

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 218Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 269mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 8gSugar 3gProtein 9g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Easy Hot Chicken Salad Recipe – Refreshing Main Dish Recipe

This recipe is so easy and refreshing. It’s perfect for a brunch or afternoon tea.

This recipe is great served with Fresh Squeezed Lemonade.

Yield: 6 people

Hot Chicken Salad

Hot Chicken Salad

Easy and quick recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, salt to taste
  • 2 cups sliced Celery
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup crushed potato chips
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except potato chips and shredded cheese together in mixing bowl.
  2. Transfer ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. Top with crushed potato chips and cheese.
  4. Bake in 450° oven for 10-15 minutes. Just until hot

Notes

This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a large gathering.

Note: 

To reduce calories, you can substitute Plain Greek Yogurt for the Mayonnaise.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 441Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 29gCholesterol 64mgSodium 470mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 19g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Easy Taco Soup Recipe

One of my favorite soup recipes. It’s a hearty main dish!

Yield: 6 people

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 28 oz. can Crushed Tomato's
  • 1 15 oz. can Pinto's, Undrained
  • 1 15 oz. can Black Beans, Undrained
  • 1 15 oz. can Corn, Undrained
  • 1 small Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Pkg. Ranch Dressing Mix - Dry
  • 1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix - Dry
  • 2 cups Tortilla Strips, Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Optional Topping
  • ½ cup Sour Cream, Optional Topping

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef and onion in skillet until done - drain juices and discard
  2. Combine all but optional ingredients in Crock Pot
  3. Cook on Low for 4-6 hours
  4. Serve with optional toppings if desired

Notes

Optional Toppings are not included in Calorie Count.  

Optional Ground Turkey can be substituted for Beef - Approx. 440 less calories total or 73 less calories per serving.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 500Unsaturated Fat 0g

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Brad’s Famous Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

Brad has been perfecting is Cheesy Shrimp & Grits recipe since our daughter’s engagement party 10 years ago. Just when I think he’s got it perfect, he will do something different.

The good news is, you can’t mess this recipe up.

I hope you enjoy his version.

Yield: 4 people

Brad's Famous Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

Brad's Famous Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

Easy, inexpensive dish that can feed a large group

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Stone Ground Grits
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 lb. Shrimp, lightly cooked
  • 1 Smoked Sausage Fully cooked, Cubed
  • 2 10 oz. Cans Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream, Optional

Instructions

  1. Peel and de-vein shrimp
  2. Lightly boil shrimp and set aside.
  3. Chop Smoked Sausage into cubes and set aside
  4. Combine Chicken Broth and Canned Tomatoes and bring to a boil in stock pot
  5. Add Grits and boil for 15-20 minutes
  6. Add Shrimp, Sausage, Old Bay, Salt & Pepper
  7. Stir and heat thoroughly
  8. Add Cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Serve with 1 tablespoon of Sour Cream for each serving if desired.

Notes

If shrimp are large, they can be chopped into smaller pieces if desired. 

No water is required for cooking the grits as the chicken broth is substituted.  

This recipe can be doubled and tripled easily.  Usually less cheese is required when increasing the quantity.  In addition, this recipe freezes well.  You can prepare many dishes ahead of time for an event.  

Colby Jack and Cheddar Cheese is also a great option.

Serving with Sour Cream is optional.

The sausage be hot if you like spicy shrimp & grits.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 757Total Fat 49gSaturated Fat 25gTrans Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 374mgSodium 3336mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 59g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Easy Zucchini Bake Recipe

When the zucchini’s are coming in fast and furious, I love to use them in these dishes. This is also a great side dish as well.

Yield: 4 People

Easy Zucchini Bake

Easy Zucchini Bake

This is a great recipe to use any vegetables that you prefer to mix together

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Zucchini's, depending on size
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°
  2. Wash & Chop all vegetables
  3. Toss with olive oil & seasonings
  4. Place in baking dish
  5. Sprinkle cheese over top
  6. Bake for 1 hour at 350°

Notes

This is an easy recipe to double or triple.  You can add any number of vegetables to the mixture.  Broccoli, mushrooms, onion, squash, sweet pepper's, etc.  These all work great with these same techniques.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 131Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 7mgSodium 253mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 6g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Zucchini Artichoke Lasagna Recipe

Zucchini’s are one vegetable that I can grow in my garden with semi success. I first had Artichoke Lasagna in Italy and I’ve tried to duplicate the recipe ever since.

This version uses Zucchini as the noodles and it’s really close that that delicious meal in Italy.

Yield: 8 People

Zucchini Artichoke Lasagna

Zucchini Artichoke Lasagna

Delicious Recipe using Zucchini as Lasagna Noodles

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can Artichoke Hearts, Drained & Chopped
  • 2-3 Fresh Peeled Zucchini, Sliced thin length wise
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Vegan Mayo
  • ½ cup Low Fat Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cups Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • 1 med. red onion , Sliced thin
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese , Shredded
  • ½ cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • ¼ cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees 
  2. Drain & chop artichoke hearts
  3. Mix together artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, sour cream, & garlic powder 
  4. Slice Zucchini length wise and Onion using a mandolin slicer to assure even thickness
  5. Lightly grease baking dish
  6. Layer ingredients in baking dish as listed below
  7. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes
  8. Remove foil and continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden.  
  9. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving

Notes

Layer in baking dish as follows

  • Place layer of zucchini in bottom of dish.
  • Cover with light layer of mozzarella cheese
  • Layer of sliced onion
  • Next a layer of artichoke mixture.
  • Repeat once
  • Final layer of zucchini
  • Layer of mozzarella cheese
  • Layer of onion
  • Add a light layer of Parmesan cheese
  • Sprinkle with of almonds
  • Light layer of cheddar cheese. 


Note: You can substitute with low fat cheese and vegan mayo to reduce calories. I've made this recipe with the substitutions and it still tastes delicious.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 310Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 36mgSodium 486mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 15g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Tangy Chicken Piccata with Caper’s Recipe

Yield: 4 People

Tangy Chicken Piccata with Caper's Recipe

Tangy Chicken Piccata with Caper's Recipe

Easy, low calorie and quick recipe

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breast
  • ¼ cup Flour - All Purpose
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup White Wine
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  1. Pound Chicken Breast to ½ inch thick each
  2. Coat Chicken with Flour, pressing flour into the Chicken
  3. Melt Butter and Olive Oil over medium heat in Skillet
  4. Cook Chicken Breast's until done with a slightly golden color. Approx. 3- 5 minutes per side
  5. Remove Chicken and keep warm. Leave drippings in the skillet
  6. Pour White Wine, Lemon Juice, Caper's, and minced Garlic into skillet adding to the drippings.
  7. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping browned bits of drippings as you stir. Allow to slightly thicken, approx. 2 minutes.
  8. Add Salt and Pepper
  9. Drizzle over Chicken Breast and Garnish with Parsley

Notes

Using a large Cast Iron Skillet works great with this recipe.  

If your mixture doesn't thicken, you can add a dash of flour.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 235Unsaturated Fat 0g

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

A friend gave me this recipe and I’ve been making it ever since.

Not only is this a great main dish recipe, but I can freeze the extra enchiladas (before they are cooked) and pulled them out when we don’t want to prepare a meal.

This is one you are going to love because it really is so easy.

Yield: 8 people

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Great for a quick dinner! Large portion and freezes well.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 oz pinto beans, drained
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 Jar Pace chunky salsa
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, rotisserie or grilled ahead of time
  • 8 X-large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350°
  2. Place cream cheese, salsa, and beans in sauce pan.  Heat until cheese has melted, stirring continuously.  Add cooked chicken breast and stir until heated thoroughly.   
  3. Spoon mixture into tortilla shells and roll. 
  4. Place rolled tortilla's in greased baking dish. 
  5. Add cheese topping.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and place in preheated oven.  
  7. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°

Notes

I used 8 x-large tortilla shells in this recipe and still had extra filler when I finished. 

This recipe freezes well. 

To Freeze!

Spoon mixture into tortilla's and roll.  Wrap in tin foil and freeze.  Remove from freezer to thaw.  Once thawed, place in greased baking dish, add cheese and bake for 30 minutes at 350

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 509Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 84mgSodium 552mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 7gSugar 2gProtein 29g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Brad’s Pulled Pork Recipe – Dutch Oven Recipe

I’ve shared that Brad is the grill master. He has two smokers and loves to smoke pork, chicken and so much more.

However, he recently discovered that pulled pork prepared in a Dutch Oven is absolutely the best.

Here’s how he does it.

Yield: 10 people

Best Pulled Pork Recipe in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Best Pulled Pork Recipe in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Great Cast Iron Dutch Oven Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 lb Boston Butt Pork Roast
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 tbsp. Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. Mustard
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp. Lime Juice or Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup Favorite Rub, Amount may vary, you want it well coated

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the bottom of the pork butt - Don't remove all fat
  2. Sprinkle Rub liberally over both sides of the pork butt and press into the pork
  3. Sear both sides of the butt for approx. 4 minutes on each side until crispy on searing burner
  4. Place all remaining ingredients in Cast Iron Dutch Oven
  5. Stir until well mixed
  6. Add pork butt with the fat side down into the liquid. Broth should not cover the pork.
  7. Cover with lid
  8. Bake at 300° for approx. 8 hours - Check every few hours to be sure there is still broth in the pot. If more liquid is needed, add water or additional beef broth.
  9. Remove from oven & from dutch oven to shred.
  10. Use shredding claws to create pulled pork.

Notes

A pork shoulder can be substituted for the Boston Butt.

You are steaming the pork, not boiling it so don't cover the entire butt in broth.  

Be sure to keep a check on the broth and add more liquid if necessary.  

When shredding the pork it's best to doing it while still hot or at least warm because it will just fall apart at this point.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1/3 lb.

Amount Per Serving Calories 353 CaloriesTotal Fat 26.93 gramsgSaturated Fat 9.341 gramsgTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 106 mgmgSodium 97mgmgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 25.72g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Baked Chicken Reuben Recipe

Yield: 8 People

Baked Chicken Reuben

Baked Chicken Reuben

Easy, Delicious & Great for Large Parties

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Small Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 16 oz. Sauerkraut
  • 6 slices Natural Swiss Cheese
  • 1 8 oz. 1000 Island Salad Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven 375°
  2. Add One Layer Chicken Breast into greased baking dish
  3. Rinse & drain sauerkraut squeezing out all excess moisture
  4. Sprinkle Sauerkraut over top of Chicken Breast
  5. Cover with Cheese Slices
  6. Pour bottle of 1000 Island Dressing over the top
  7. Bake for 45 Minutes

Notes

Chicken Breast should be small and thin.  If necessary, cut the Chicken Breast in half for thinner layers or use Chicken Breast Tenders.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 295Unsaturated Fat 0g

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Refreshing Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Yield: 6 People

Refreshing Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Refreshing Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Easy, simple recipe great on a croissant.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Breast , Shredded and Skin Discarded
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ tbsp Spicy Mustard
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Salt
  • ½ cup Celery, chopped fine
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ½ cup Onion, chopped fine
  • ½ cup Seedless Grapes, Halved
  • ¼ tsp Dill Weed

Instructions

  1. Remove Skin & Shred Rotisserie Chicken
  2. Chop onion, celery, pecans
  3. Halve grapes
  4. Mix all ingredients together
  5. Cover and chill

Notes

Serve with fruit or on a flakey croissant. 

Option:  You can cook or roast your own chicken breast.

Recipe is easy to double.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 348Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 80mgSodium 464mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 22g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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Black Bean Cakes

Yield: 6 people

Black Bean Cakes

Black Bean Cakes

Easy Recipe and Freezes well.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz. Black Beans
  • ½ cup Green Onions , Finely chopped
  • 2 med. Jalapeno Peppers, Finely Chopped
  • 3 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp B B Que Sauce
  • ½ cup Dried Bread Crumbs
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • dash Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. Drain & Rinse Black Beans
  2. Mash Beans
  3. Add all ingredients except bread crumbs
  4. Mix well and separate into 6 patty size rolls
  5. Spread Bread Crumbs on wax paper and roll patties over bread crumbs pressing crumbs into the patties.
  6. Press into patties
  7. Cook in skillet over med. heat until hot.

Notes

Note:  If patties appear to wet, add bread crumbs to the mixture to thicken the consistency.  

This is a great recipe to freeze.  Leave black bean patties in a ball to freeze.  

Delicious when served with any of the following sides/condiments.

Sour Cream

Salsa

Corn Relish

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 233Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 94mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 13gSugar 2gProtein 14g

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.

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The Best Seared Ahi Tuna

Yield: 2 People

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna & Marinate

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Easy Delicious Rare Tuna Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Lime Juice
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
  • ⅛ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1½ tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • ½ tsp Jalapeno Salt
  • 2 Ahi Tuna Steaks
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Glaze

Notes

Mix first 5 ingredients together in a mixing bowl.  

Place Tuna Steaks in a zip lock bag and pour mixture over the Tuna.  Seal

Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to cook time.  

Just prior to cooking, sprinkle Jalapeno Salt over the Tuna Steaks.  

Heat searing burner.  Place Tuna Steaks on Burner for approx. 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Removed from heat and serve immediately.  Drizzle the Balsamic Glaze over the Ahi Tuna Steaks once they are on the plate.  

Tuna Steaks will be crispy on the outside and rare on the inside.  

Note:  If you don't have a searing, another option is to sear the Tuna Steaks in a Cast Iron Skillet.  Heat Skillet until very hot and sear Tuna approx. 1 1/2 minutes on each side.  Due to limited space, cooking time may be extended by another 3-4 minutes.  

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1 grams

Amount Per Serving Calories 260Unsaturated Fat 0g

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