Dinner Tonight - what's cookin'?

dargytaylor
dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork........ Being served with Skinny Taste Cilantro Lime Rice......Only appx 344 calories for the meal!!


Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork

Ingredients

3 lbs. boneless pork roast
½ tsp salt
2 4 oz. cans mild diced green chiles
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
juice of 2 limes
¼ C chipotle sauce or blend up canned chipotle peppers to equal ¼ C
½ C water
1½ tsp cumin
½ C cilantro, chopped
More cilantro for garnish


Instructions

Place pork in slow cooker and season with salt.
Add in chile peppers, garlic and onion on top of pork.
Mix together chipotle sauce and ½ C water, pour over pork.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours until pork is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Remove pork and shred with a fork, place back into slow cooker.
Add 1½ tsp cumin and ½ C chopped cilantro.
Stir and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes giving the pork time to absorb some of the juices.
Serve as a burrito, taco, enchilada etc
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  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Turkey burgers with Dubliner cheese, sauteed summer squash and asparagus. I might add some quinoa, too.
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    i love turkey burgers! and summer squash, and asparagus, lol.....
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Yeah, I think it's going to be excellent!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    grilled shrimp, baked potato with sour cream and green onions, undecided veg of some kind.
  • dearmrsowl
    dearmrsowl Posts: 151 Member
    Marinated oven roasted chicken breast, oven roasted rosemary potatoes and broccoli.
    (MFP really makes me think about getting a crock pot/slow cooker soon, all the recipes sound so good and easy!)
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    i love shrimp, and grilling season has finally hit the Northeast!!

  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    [quote="dearmrsowl;(MFP really makes me think about getting a crock pot/slow cooker soon, all the recipes sound so good and easy!)[/quote]

    you should, they are great time savers!
  • amwoidyla
    amwoidyla Posts: 257 Member
    Fajitas on the grill and an Oculto beer since it's Cinco de Mayo.
  • njfitnessmom
    njfitnessmom Posts: 345 Member
    Tacos made with ground turkey and a corona light to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
  • Marilyn0924
    Marilyn0924 Posts: 797 Member
    Grilled chicken caesar salad with a side of fresh baked baguette :)
  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    Chicken fajita quesadillas with mango margaritas.
  • hnm921
    hnm921 Posts: 49 Member
    my homemade grilled shrimp taco salad:

    2 cups leafy romaine, 4 oz shrimp, 1 oz shredded cheese, 2 tbsp black beans, 2 tbsp corn, 2 oz guac, 5 tbsp salsa and 2 servings chipotle flavored tortilla strips! 472 cals and it's so good!
  • lucylizziebeff
    lucylizziebeff Posts: 3 Member
    Homemade chilli con carne on rice with a green salad!!!
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    Chicken breast
    Brown Rice (steam quick frozen bag)
    Frozen peas and carrots
  • icemaiden37
    icemaiden37 Posts: 238 Member
    Salmon fillet with broccoli risotto, seasoned with dill, black pepper, lemon juice and Parmesan shavings! Can't wait!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Beef tacos, I might make it a burrito or a salad or lettuce wraps, depending on how many calories I have left tonight.
  • CrabNebula
    CrabNebula Posts: 1,119 Member
    General Tso's chicken, steamed brown rice, steamed stir fry mix. Probably some salted caramel Talenti for dessert.
  • SkinnyMiss053
    SkinnyMiss053 Posts: 65 Member
    I just had some cajun seasoned hake fillets, 200g. And 300g of brocolli. I'm stuffed like crazy now.
  • jaqcan
    jaqcan Posts: 498 Member
    chicken enchiladas with guacamole, salsa and salad!
  • Chewitz
    Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
    I had turkey, new potatoes and broccoli :)
  • luvz2bake2015
    luvz2bake2015 Posts: 5 Member
    Dijon Pork and Asparagus Saute'

    4 Thick cut boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
    2 Tbs Chopped Tarragon Leaves
    1/2 tsp Salt
    1/2 tsp Pepper
    2 Tbs Olive Oil
    1 lb Asparagus, sliced at an angle
    1 bunch Green Onions, sliced
    2 Tbs fresh Cilantro
    1 Tbs Minced Garlic
    1/2 cup Chicken Broth
    1 Tbs Dijon Mustard

    Rub pork chops on both sides with tarragon, pepper and salt.
    In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 Tbs. olive oil over medium high heat until hot.
    Cook pork 5-minutes or until browned on both sides. Turning once. Transfer to plate.
    To same skillet add Asparagus, Onions, Cilantro and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes stirring to saute'.
    Add Chicken Broth and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard.
    Nestle Pork Chops into asparagus. Cook another 2-4 minutes or until veggies are tender and pork is done.

    Serves 4:
    Calories: 455
    Protein: 37
    Carbs: 7
    Fat: 31 (Sat Fat 9)
    Fiber: 2
    Sodium: 470

    Delicious!!!
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    They all sound delicious!! love getting new ideas :)
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Chicken tacos for the family... or a chicken taco salad for me.
  • chandramiller68
    chandramiller68 Posts: 189 Member
    Zucchini Boats with a side of rice.
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
    Tacos and Mexican rice for us tonight.
  • spookyface
    spookyface Posts: 420 Member
    chili
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    Spicy beef and cabbage soup with corn on the cob and steamed asparagus.
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Beefy onion cubed steak and mashed potatoes. Mouth is watering just thinking about it.
  • sdwdickson
    sdwdickson Posts: 45 Member
    Well, it is Cinco De Mayo which means mexican for most of us. We are having soft tacos with homemade pico de gallo.
  • truelight_photo_craig
    truelight_photo_craig Posts: 347 Member
    Lentils, brown rice, and veggies in red curry and a roasted skinless chicken breast.
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