NOTE ON PORTION SIZES and NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MEALS
The nutritional information given after each menu is approximate and is based on one serving of each of the menu items listed (excluding any suggested wine). Our goal is to develop menus and recipes that meet the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and American Heart Association guidelines. Also our menus provide servings from all of the My Pyramid (www.mypyramid.gov) food groups to assist in providing balanced meals. Each recipe will indicate the number of servings it provides. Other menu items are based on normal portion sizes (i.e.: 1/2 c. vegetable or fruit; 1 piece of fresh fruit; 1 c. salad; 2 T. salad dressing; 1 roll or slice of bread; 1/2 c. rice or potatoes; 1 c. milk or soup; 3-4 oz. meat). You can also refer to the nutritional facts panel on packaged foods which provide the portion size and number of servings per package. Please visit www.mypyramid.gov to select an individualized meal plan that meets your daily needs.

Meijer is now using NuVal! The NuVal system is an easy-to-use, science based food nutrition scoring system that helps you to quickly see the nutritional value of foods you're buying. It provides one simple score, from 1 to 100. The higher nutritional value, the higher the NuVal score. For more information go to www.nuval.com for more scores and category ranges.

Look for NuVal scores in this week's mealbox menus!

Enjoy this week's menu using products on sale. All meals are priced for a family of four. Costing is based on the ingredients and quantities used in each meal or recipe. Prices may vary by market area.

Sunday
Hawaiian Style Drumsticks- $5.85 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Near East Roasted Garlic & olive Oil Wheat Couscous- $2.39
Meijer NSA Canned Green Beans (NuVal score 100)- $0.84

• Calories: 556
• Total fat: 17g
• Carbohydrate: 51g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 30g

Total Cost: $9.08

Meatless Monday
Zatarain's Reduced Sodium Black Beans & Rice- $3.00 topped with sliced avocado- $1.79

Serve with:
Dole Spinach Salad- $2.50
Jumbo Cantaloupe Chunks (NuVal score 100)- $0.99
Meijer Fat-Free Milk (NuVal score 91)- $0.99

• Calories: 400
• Total fat: 0g
• Carbohydrate: 79g
• Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.27

Tuesday
Seasoned Pork Fillets- $3.38

Serve with:
Baked Red Skin Potatoes- $0.72
Steamed Broccoli- $1.79
Blueberry Pie- $3.49

• Calories: 533
• Total fat: 18g
• Carbohydrate: 65g
• Fiber: 11g
• Protein: 29g

Total Cost: $9.38

Wednesday
Angus Beef Burgers (Heat grill to medium high heat. Season 1 lb. Certified Angus Beef Ground Round- $3.99 with salt and pepper or favorite burger seasoning and form into 4 patties. Place burgers on grill and grill 5-6 per side or until cooked to desired liking. Serve on Aunt Millie's Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns- $0.75.

Serve with:
Market of Meijer Potato Salad- $3.99
Large Honeydew Melon Chunks (NuVal score - $0.99

• Calories: 560
• Total fat: 15g 
• Carbohydrate: 75g 
• Fiber: 7g 
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.72 

Thursday
Bertolli Chicken Marsala & Roasted Redskin Potatoes- $5.49

Serve with:
Sauteed Homegrown Green Pepper slices (NuVal score 93)- $0.81
Angel Food Loaf- $1.49 with sliced strawberries- $1.74

• Calories: 590
• Total fat: 18g
• Carbohydrate: 78g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 22g

Total Cost: $9.53

Friday
Gorton's Battered, Skillet Crisp Tilapia Fillets- $4.99

Serve with:
Washington Extra Large Sweet Cherries (NuVal score 96)- 1.99
Sauteed Zucchini (NuVal score 99)- $0.80
Yoplait Fat-Free Honey Vanilla Yogurt- $2.00

• Calories: 430
• Total fat: 9g
• Carbohydrate: 59g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 28g

Total Cost: $9.78

Saturday
Grilled Johnsonville Brats- $1.99

Serve with:
Meijer Whole Grain Brown Rice- $0.40
Homegrown Large Whole Seedless Watermelon (NuVal score 94)- $1.50
Cauliflower (NuVal score 100)- $2.99
Meijer Fat-Free Milk- $0.99

• Calories: 520
• Total fat: 19g
• Carbohydrate: 67g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 21g

Total Cost: $9.39

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Meijer Teriyaki Marinade
• Cayenne pepper
• Delmonte Pineapple Fruit Cup
• Cider vinegar
• Shredded coconut
• Near East Roasted Garlic & olive Oil Wheat Couscous
• Meijer NSA Canned Green Beans
• Zatarain's Reduced Sodium Black Beans & Rice
• Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice

Dairy

• Meijer Fat-Free Milk
• Yoplait Fat-Free Honey Vanilla Yogurt

Deli/Bakery

• Blueberry Pie
• Aunt Millie's Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
• Markets of Meijer Potato Salad
• Angel Food Loaf

Frozen

• Bertolli Chicken Marsala & Roasted Redskin Potatoes
• Gorton's Battered, Skillet Crisp Tilapia Fillets

Meat

• 2 lb. skinless chicken drumsticks
• Seasoned Pork Fillets
• 1 lb. Certified Angus Beef Ground Round
• Johnsonville Brats

Produce

• Green Onions
• Avocado
• Dole Spinach Salad
• Jumbo Cantaloupe
• Red Skin Potatoes
• Broccoli
• Large Honeydew Melon
• Homegrown Green Pepper
• Washington Extra Large Sweet Cherries
• Zucchini
• Homegrown Large Whole Seedless Watermelon
• Cauliflower

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Recipes

Hawaiian Style Drumsticks- Serves 4

1/3 cup Meijer Teriyaki Marinade- $1.09
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper- $0.10
1 Delmonte Pineapple Fruit Cup- $0.64
1 tbsp. cider vinegar- $0.09
1/3 cup shredded coconut- $0.50
2 lb. skinless chicken drumsticks (about 8)- $3.18
2 tbsp. sliced green onion- $0.25

Combine teriyaki marinade, pineapple, coconut, vinegar, green onion, and cayenne in blender of food processor. Blend until well mixed. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag; add marinade mixture. Turn to coat, press to remove excess air, and seal. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Grill drumsticks, covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once or twice.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 336
Total fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 111mg
Sodium: 532mg
Carbohydrate: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 21g


Please consult your physician or healthcare provider with any health-related concerns, including changing your diet or starting an exercise routine. Information found at Meijer.com should never replace your doctor's advice or care.