51 Recipes to Make with Canned Tomatoes

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51 Recipes to Make with Canned Tomatoes2/51 Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce is a perfect match—the ranch balances out the heat of the jalapeno and chipotle peppers—and takes the recipe to the next level. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat

—Deborah Redfield, Buena Park, California

(3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/51 Italian Sausage Orzo Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always look for recipes high in taste and nutrition but low on prep time and fat. This thick, chunky soup fills the bill and is such a family favorite that I serve it at least once a month! —Deborah Redfield, Buena Park, California. Our Test Kitchen staff made a soup-specific grocery run and found

the best canned tomato soup for you

the best canned tomato soup for you. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 236 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 4/51 Creamy Avocado Manicotti 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Avocado Manicotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and avocados are a versatile favorite, so this recipe is a fantastic way to make manicotti that’s

a little unusual

a little unusual. —Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 359 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 5/51 Chicken Avocado Wrap Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Avocado Wraps Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this chicken avocado wrap while trying to figure out what to make for lunch one day. The recipe is now a favorite

at my house

at my house. —Shiva Houshidari, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 329 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/51 Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This shrimp paella recipe is not only healthy but satisfying, too! It has vitamin C from the sweet red pepper, fiber from the

rice, and lean protein from the chicken sausage. —

rice, and lean protein from the chicken sausage. — Daniel Bartholomay, Fargo, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 388 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 7/51 Chili Queso Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Queso Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 40 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve had this recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an easy party favorite, and everyone loves the

taquito dippers

taquito dippers. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip: 147 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 8/51 Tacos in a Bowl 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tacos in a Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy skillet dish offers a delicious use for leftover taco meat. Garnish it with sour cream and salsa for southwestern flavor. —Sue Schoening, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 480 calories, 21g fat

(10g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1279mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 9/51 Breakfast Casserole 93 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g

You can also serve it on Thanksgiving and pair it with the turkey and

saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 10/51 Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/4 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a brain—try adding spiders and spiderwebs to your table setting. You can also serve it on Thanksgiving and pair it with the turkey and

Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best

dressing. The festive orange sauce takes some time, but it tastes incredible.—Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 194 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 11/51 Beef Osso Buco 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Osso Buco Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata,

a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley

a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 shank with 1 cup sauce and 4 teaspoons gremolata: 398 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein. 12/51 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is not a drill. These buffalo chicken enchiladas—filled with tender rotisserie chicken, lots of cheese and, of course, Buffalo sauce—are a craveworthy, easy and

delicious meal

delicious meal. The entire family will ask for them again and again. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 472 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1387mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 13/51 Hearty Vegetable Soup 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is

perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon

perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. —Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 14/51 Turkey Chili 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve taken my mother’s healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It’s a favorite, especially in fall and winter. —Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch

Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 15/51 Meat Lover’s Pizza Rice Skillet 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Meat Lover’s Pizza Rice Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a quick dinner, I threw this together from what I had in the fridge and pantry. Add any other pizza toppings you desire. I often add black

olive slices or mushrooms

olive slices or mushrooms. My son loves this and calls it pizza rice. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 390 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 906mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 16/51 Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It’s a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie Gunn, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3

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