Quesadillas with Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip (& Fruit) for Dessert
by Jes Mostek
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Super quick and easy meal that fits easily into your budget and is guaranteed to feed even picky eaters!
Then have your kids make the fruit dip for dessert-- no oven or electric mixer necessary!
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In addition to the recipes, you will also need the following for this meal:
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2
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bananas, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 bunch
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grapes
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1 pkg.
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strawberries
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Recipes:
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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Classic Taco Seasoning Mix. This will translate the same as those expensive packets that you can buy in the store, without the MSG. |
Ingredients: |
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2 T. |
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corn starch |
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4 tsp. |
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salt |
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1 T. |
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sugar |
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1 T. |
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onion powder |
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1 T. |
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garlic powder |
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4 tsp. |
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paprika |
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4 tsp. |
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cumin |
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1 tsp. |
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black pepper |
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1 tsp. |
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cayenne |
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1 T. |
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chili powder |
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1 tsp. |
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oregano, optional |
Directions: |
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Mix cumin, paprkika, black pepper, cayenne (red pepper), chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder (or twice as much dried minced onions), and corn starch in an air-tight plastic bag or container. Shake to mix.
Store in this container or transfer to a spice jar. This'll keep on the shelf for 6 months (or longer, but the spices will start to loose their potency).
To use in a recipe, 2 T. mix = 1 store-bought packet.
For making standard taco meat: brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain any excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and the seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer 2-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens (cook longer if you have too much liquid). Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
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Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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A healthy alternative to traditional fruit dip, but just as delicious! |
Ingredients: |
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1 c. |
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plain yogurt |
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1/2 tsp. |
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cinnamon |
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1 tsp. |
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vanilla extract |
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3 T. |
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honey |
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Combine yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir well. Mix in honey until well-combined (if your honey has formed any little crystals, warm it up in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until crystals disappear).
Refrigerate until serving.
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Quick Quesadillas
by Sarah Echelberger
serves: 4
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These quick & easy quesodillas pack a fantastic nutitional punch with cheese and beans delivering a double dose of protein! And with no meat, the price for this meal is always right on the money!
Look for the time and money-saving recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning Mix on this website. |
Ingredients: |
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2 cans |
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garbanzo beans, drained |
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2 tsp. |
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Taco Seasoning Mix |
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1/4 c. |
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olive oil (plus more for pan) |
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1 pkg. |
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flour tortillas |
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2 c. |
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shredded cheese |
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2 |
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avacados, diced |
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1 cup |
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salsa |
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1 cup |
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sour cream |
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sliced black olives, optional |
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shredded lettuce, optional |
Directions: |
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix Garbanzo Beans with spices and oil. Cook Garbanzo Beans in oven at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. Smash beans with a potato masher or a fork.
Pour a small amount of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. When oil ripples, it's ready to use (but watch it-- it'll smoke and burn if you don't use it immediately). Place a tortilla in the bottom of the pan, top with about 1/3 c. shredded cheese plus a couple spoonfuls of smashed garbanzo beans. Smooth out fillings, and top with a second tortilla. Heat for a couple of minutes, until bottom tortilla is golden-brown, then flip and repeat for second side (cheese should be melted).
Transfer quesodillas to a serving plate and cut into wedges with a pizza cutter. Top quesodillas with avacados, salsa and sour cream
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