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Turkey Pinwheels

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 Turkey Pinwheels
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Remove the crusts from the bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
  2. Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread about ½ tablespoon on each bread slice.
  3. Arrange cucumbers and red peppers evenly on each slice of bread, and top with ½ ounce turkey.
  4. Roll each slice into a log, and cut each log into four pieces with a sharp knife. Serve immediately, or refrigerate logs until ready to serve (cut prior to serving).
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Tuna and Avocado Cobb Salad

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 Tuna and Avocado Cobb Salad
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
For dressing:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For dressing:
Instructions
  1. Divide and arrange 2 cups of salad ingredients in each of 4 serving bowls.
  2. For dressing, combine all ingredients and mix well.  Spoon 2 tablespoons over each salad, and serve.
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Pita Pizzas

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 Pita Pizzas
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 °F.
  2. For each pizza, spread ¼ cup tomato sauce on a pita and top with ¼ cup chicken, ¼ cup broccoli, ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese, and ¼ tablespoon chopped basil.
  3. Place pitas on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 5–8 minutes until golden brown and chicken is heated through.  Serve immediately.
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Garden Turkey Meatloaf

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 Garden Turkey Meatloaf
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Mexican Lasagna

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 Mexican Lasagna
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  2. Lightly spray a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.  Place two to three corn tortillas on the bottom, trimming as necessary for a good fit.
  3. Add beans, 1 cup tomato sauce, and ½ cup grated cheese.  Top with two to three more corn tortillas.
  4. Add 1 cup tomato sauce, spinach, and ½ cup cheese.  Top with two more corn tortillas.
  5. Add chicken and 1 cup tomato sauce.  Top with two more corn tortillas.
  6. Add 1 cup tomato sauce, ½ cup cheese, and cilantro.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned and chicken is reheated.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes.  Cut into eight even squares, and serve.
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Shepherd’s Pie

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 Shepherd's Pie
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients
For filling:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For filling:
Instructions
  1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and simmer gently until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, begin to prepare the filling. Combine the vegetables, chicken broth, and oats in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer gently until the oatmeal is cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Add chicken, and continue to simmer until heated through. Season with parsley and pepper. Hold warm until potatoes are ready.
  3. When potatoes have about 5 minutes left to cook, preheat the oven to 450 ºF.
  4. When the potatoes are done, drain and dry them well, then mash with a potato masher or big fork.
  5. Immediately add the yogurt, hot milk, and salt to the potatoes. Stir well until smooth. Season with pepper and chives.
  6. Lightly spray an 8- by 8-inch square baking dish, or four individual 4-inch ceramic bowls, with cooking spray. Place filling in the bottom of prepared dish (about 2 cups each for individual bowls). Carefully spread potato mixture on top of the chicken and vegetables (about 1 cup each for individual bowls) so they remain in two separate layers.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned and chicken is reheated (to a minimum internal temperature of 165 ºF). Serve immediately.
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Bowtie Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Feta

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 Bowtie Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Feta
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions.  Drain. .
  3. Heat olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan over medium heat.  Cook until soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
  4. Add mushrooms and heat until lightly browned and soft.
  5. Add broccoli, diced chicken, and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes, until the broccoli and chicken are heated through.
  6. Add pasta, and toss gently.  Continue to simmer until pasta is hot, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Add lemon zest and juice, and toss gently.
  8. Serve 2 cups of pasta and sauce per portion.  Top each portion with 1½ tablespoons feta cheese
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Buttons and Bows Pasta

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 Buttons and Bows Pasta
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions.  Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat in a large sauté pan.  Cook until soft, but not browned.
  4. Add peas and carrots.  Cook gently until the vegetables are heated through.
  5. In a bowl, combine chicken broth and cornstarch.  Mix well.  Add to pan with vegetables, and bring to a boil.  Simmer gently for 1 minute.
  6. Add parsley, pasta, lemon zest, and pepper.  Toss gently, and cook until the pasta is hot.
  7. Serve 2 cups of pasta and vegetables per portion.
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Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

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 Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For turkey meatballs:
For beef meatballs:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For turkey meatballs:
For beef meatballs:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
  2. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions.  Drain.
  4. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the turkey and beef meatballs in separate bowls, and mix well.  Measure 1½ tablespoons of turkey mixture and roll in hand to form a ball; then place the meatball on a nonstick baking sheet.  Repeat, and follow same instruction for beef mixture, until eight turkey and eight beef meatballs are made.
  5. Bake meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet for 10 minutes (to a minimal internal temperature of 165 °F).
  6. Warm sauce, if necessary.
  7. Serve four meatballs, ¾ cup hot pasta, ½ cup sauce, 1 teaspoon cheese, and a pinch of basil per portion.
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Zesty Tomato Soup

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 Zesty Tomato Soup
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine tomatoes and red peppers in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
  2. Put tomato mixture in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add evaporated milk, garlic powder, and pepper. Return to a boil, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add basil, and serve.
  5. Optional step: Serve with whole-wheat croutons sprinkled on top (from Broccoli and Cheese).
Recipe Notes

Tip: To make roasted red peppers, see cooking instructions in Healthy Eating FAQs. Make extra to use in other Keep the Beat™ recipes.

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