Spinach-Cheese Dip

Spinach-Cheese Dip
Prep Time
25 min prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 1 Tbsp plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • [q:1/2] lemon, juiced
  • [q:1/3] cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • [q:1/3] cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Blanch spinach in a large pan of salted, boiling water for 1 minute. Drain spinach. When spinach is cool enough to handle, place it in a clean dish towel and wring to remove as much water as possible.
  2. Add spinach to a food processor along with yogurt and lemon juice. Blend until almost smooth.
  3. Transfer spinach mixture to a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add cheeses, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat until cheeses melt.
  4. Serve immediately with baked tortilla chips, crackers, and raw sliced veggies.
Nutrition Info
99 Calories, 8 g Protein, 4 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (4 g sat), 248 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, [nutrition:3] Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), C, D, Calcium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, E, Iron, Magnesium

Turkey Lentil Sloppy Joes with Quick Cabbage Slaw

Turkey Lentil Sloppy Joes with Quick Cabbage Slaw
Prep Time
55 min prep time
Number of Servings
serves 8 in regular-sized buns, serves 16 in mini-slider buns
Ingredients

For the Sloppy Joes

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about [q:1/2] cup)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cups cooked green or brown lentils (or 1 19-oz can, rinsed and drained)
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 sp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • [q:1/2] tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

For the Slaw

  • 4 cups chopped red cabbage (about 1 small cabbage)
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 3 green onions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
  • [q:1/2] cup mayonnaise
  • [q:1/4] cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp liquid honey
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • Kosher salt

For Serving

  • 8 whole-wheat dinner rolls or hamburger buns (split in half and toasted)*
Directions
  1. In a large cast iron, stainless steel, or nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, season with a pinch of salt and sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Crumble ground turkey into skillet and stir to combine, cooking until browned. Add lentils, chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper, and tomato paste and stir, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes to infuse turkey and lentils with spices.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Check seasonings and add more salt if needed.
  4. While meat mixture is cooking, make slaw. Place cabbage in a medium bowl and, using a vegetable peeler, shave carrot into ribbons. Add carrot and green onions to bowl and toss with clean hands to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, and celery seed. Pour over cabbage and toss to combine. Finish with a pinch of salt.
  6. Spoon Sloppy Joes onto split and toasted rolls. Top with slaw and serve at once.
Nutrition Info

Per serving (serves 1 minislider): 309 Calories, 15 g Protein, 39 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (2 g sat), 437 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), C, D, Iron, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B12, E, K, Potassium, Zinc

Game Day! Football, Food & Fun

Game Day! Football, Food & Fun
Jes Gallagher
the 50-yard line on a football field

A party’s more than just food. Here are some ideas for hosting a fun and festive football-viewing party.

Super Fun Tips for Football Game Parties

  • Cut placemats out of small pieces of AstroTurf. Paint with white stripes to make goal lines.
  • Hang your favorite team’s banner above the TV to get everyone excited for the game.
  • Make a TV commercials bingo board. Draw squares on a blank board and write in the advertisements that you think will air during the game. Have everyone check them off as the party goes on.
  • Purchase mini foam fingers and have guests wear them to create a stadium feel in the living room.
  • Rate the ads. This activity is for those who love the commercials as much as the game. Print out mini signs that can be attached to wooden ice pop sticks. Guests can raise their choice of sign based on what they think of the commercial that’s airing. Ideas for signs include: “Change the Channel” and “This One’s a Winner.”
Sources

“24 brilliant... ideas for the ultimate game day” by Selena Barrientos, Jamie Ballard, and Katie Bourque, www.GoodHousekeeping.com, 12/18/19

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