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Canned tuna and chickpeas simmered with diced tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 small chopped onion and 1 clove minced garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. 3. Stir in 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked. 4. Add 1 cup diced tomatoes and 0.5 cup water. Stir well. 5. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to simmer. 6. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro stirred in off heat.
  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Chickpeas

  • Tuna

  • Tomatoes

  • Water

  • Smoked paprika

  • Salt

  • Cilantro

  • Olive oil

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Baked potatoes filled with a creamy tuna, onion and sour cream mixture and topped with chives.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce 2 large whole potatoes with fork. Bake directly on oven rack 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with fork. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 small minced onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. 5. Stir in 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked, and 0.25 cup sour cream. Cook 2 minutes until heated through. 6. Remove potatoes from oven. Cut lengthwise and scoop out flesh into bowl, leaving 0.25 inch shell. 7. Mix potato flesh into tuna mixture. Season with 0.5 tsp salt. 8. Stuff mixture back into potato shells. Place on baking sheet. 9. Bake 10 minutes until tops are golden. 10. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives sprinkled on top.
  • Potatoes

  • Onion

  • Tuna

  • Sour cream

  • Salt

  • Chives

  • Olive oil

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Potatoes, tuna and mixed vegetables in a creamy cheddar sauce, baked until golden.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cook 2 cups diced potato in boiling salted water until just tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. 3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 1 cup chopped celery. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened. 5. Stir in 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked, and 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables. Cook 2 minutes until heated. 6. Add 1 cup cream and 0.5 cup grated cheddar cheese. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens. 7. Combine cooked potatoes and tuna mixture. Transfer to baking dish. 8. Sprinkle 0.25 cup grated cheddar cheese on top. 9. Bake 20 minutes until casserole is bubbly and cheese is golden. 10. Rest 5 minutes before serving. 11. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
  • Potato

  • Onion

  • Celery

  • Tuna

  • Frozen mixed vegetables

  • Cream

  • Cheddar cheese

  • Parsley

  • Olive oil

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Pasta with canned tuna and peas in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

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1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 3. Add 1 small minced onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. 4. Add 6 oz canned tuna, drained and gently flaked. Stir 2 minutes until heated through. 5. Add 0.5 cup frozen peas. Cook 2 minutes until peas are heated. 6. Stir in 0.5 cup cream and 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Add pasta to skillet. Toss to combine and warm through. 8. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled over pasta.
  • Pasta

  • Tuna

  • Onion

  • Frozen peas

  • Cream

  • Parmesan cheese

  • Parsley

  • Olive oil

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Browned breakfast sausage over rice with roasted sweet potato and broccoli.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 cup diced sweet potato (peeled) and 1 cup broccoli florets in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in single layer on baking sheet. 2. Roast vegetables 20-25 minutes until tender and edges caramelize. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 0.5 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled and patted dry, in single layer. Brown 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sausage is firm. 5. Remove sausage; add 0.5 cup diced onion (peeled) and 1 clove minced garlic to pan. Sauté over medium heat until translucent, 3 minutes. 6. Add sausage back to pan, stir to combine and heat through 1 minute. 7. Warm 2 cups cooked white rice in microwave or pan. 8. Assemble bowl with rice, roasted veggies, and sausage mixture. 9. Finish with chopped fresh parsley sprinkled over bowl off heat.
  • sweet potato

  • broccoli

  • olive oil

  • breakfast sausage

  • onion

  • garlic

  • white rice

  • parsley

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Browned breakfast sausage in corn tortillas with a fresh tomato, cilantro and lime salsa.

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1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 2. Add 0.5 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled and patted dry, in a single layer. Brown without crowding, 5-7 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sausage is firm and no longer pink. 3. Remove sausage and drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tsp in pan. 4. Add 0.5 cup diced onion (peeled) and 1 clove minced garlic to pan. Sauté over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. 5. Return sausage to pan. Add 0.5 cup diced tomato (peeled) and 0.25 cup chopped cilantro. Cook 2 minutes until salsa thickens slightly and coats spoon. 6. Warm 6 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side. 7. Assemble tacos with sausage mixture and fresh salsa. 8. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice over tacos off heat.
  • breakfast sausage

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • tomato

  • cilantro

  • corn tortilla

  • lime juice

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Baked potatoes loaded with Italian sausage, onion, cheddar, sour cream and chives.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce 4 large potatoes with fork. Place on baking sheet. Bake 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with fork. 3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed, in single layer. Brown 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains. Drain excess fat. 5. Add 0.5 cup diced onion. Sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent. 6. Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh into bowl, leaving 0.25 inch shell. 7. Mash potato flesh with 0.5 cup shredded cheddar and 0.25 cup sour cream. 8. Stir in cooked sausage and onions. Season with salt and pepper. 9. Spoon mixture back into potato shells. Top each with 0.25 cup shredded cheddar. 10. Bake stuffed potatoes 15 minutes until cheese melts and tops are golden. 11. Finish with chopped fresh chives.
  • potatoes

  • olive oil

  • Italian sausage

  • onion

  • cheddar

  • sour cream

  • chives

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Italian sausage with onion and bell peppers on sandwich rolls with melted mozzarella and basil.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed, in single layer. Brown 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains. Drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup sliced onion. Sauté over medium heat 4-5 minutes until translucent. 4. Add 1 cup sliced bell peppers. Cook 3-4 minutes until tender. 5. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella until melted. 6. Slice 4 sandwich rolls and toast lightly. 7. Fill rolls with sausage mixture. Finish with fresh basil leaves.
  • olive oil

  • Italian sausage

  • onion

  • bell peppers

  • mozzarella

  • sandwich rolls

  • basil

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Browned Italian sausage with tender bell peppers, onion and fresh oregano.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed, in single layer. Brown 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains. Remove sausage and drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup sliced bell peppers and 1 cup sliced onion. Sauté over medium heat 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender and edges start to brown. 4. Return sausage to skillet. Stir to combine and heat through 2 minutes. 5. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with chopped fresh oregano.
  • olive oil

  • Italian sausage

  • bell peppers

  • onion

  • oregano

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Italian sausage, white beans, carrot and onion simmered in a garlicky chicken broth.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed, in single layer. Brown 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains. Remove sausage and drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced carrot. Sauté over medium heat 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add 4 cups chicken broth, 2 cups canned white beans drained and rinsed, and cooked sausage. 6. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. 7. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with chopped fresh parsley.
  • olive oil

  • Italian sausage

  • onion

  • carrot

  • garlic

  • chicken broth

  • white beans

  • parsley

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