Family Fiesta Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced, mild green chiles
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained
• 1/2 cup drained canned corn
• 1/2 cup drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Spray oil
• 8 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warmed according to package directions
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey
• Jack cheese
• 1 cup finely shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced avocados

Quinoa With Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

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• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Candied Almonds

• 2 cups almonds
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Slow-Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 8 hard corn taco shells
• Cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Asian Dry Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a medium baking pan with foil.
2. Stir together brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cloves, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Rub pork with brown sugar mixture.
3. Place pork in prepared pan and roast for 15-18 minutes or until the pork's internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 3 minutes. Cut into slices.

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15-17 minutes

Calories:	140		Total Fat:	2.5g
Cholesterol:	75mg		Protien:	24g
Carbohydrates:	4g		Sodium:	210mg

Serves

Makes 4 servings, plus leftovers

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with brown rice tossed with thinly sliced scallions and fresh chopped cilantro. Steamed bok choy or broccoli drizzled with a tiny bit of Asian sesame oil make quick and easy side dish options.

Source

National Pork Board

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Chicken Chili with Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon McCormick Paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Oregano Leaves
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Cumin, Ground
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Red Pepper, Crushed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen corn