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
Grilled BBQ Pork Loin- $2.99 (Coat in 1/2 bottle of Open Pit BBQ Sauce- $0.50)

Serve with:
Sweet Corn (NuVal score 91)- $1.50
Sauteed Zucchini & Yellow Squash (NuVal score 99)- $1.76
Peach Pie- $2.99

• Calories: 530
• Total fat: 13g
• Carbohydrate: 55g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.74

Meatless Monday
Mrs. T's Potato, Spinach & Feta Pierogies- $4.00

Serve with:
Dole Italian Blend Salad- $2.50
Dannon Low Fat Mixed Berry- $2.50 with Michigan Blueberries- $1.00

• Calories: 555
• Total fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 87g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $10.00

Tuesday
Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Feta & Sausage- $9.79 (See recipe section)

• Calories: 600
• Total fat: 33g
• Carbohydrate: 66g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 28g

Total Cost: $9.79

Wednesday
Chicken Kabobs (In a resealable plastic bag marinate Meijer Pre-Cut Chicken- $2.50 in a half a bottle of Meijer Garlic & Herb Marinade- $0.49 for 4 hours or overnight. In a separate resealable plastic bag marinate sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers- $1.00, and Meijer Organic Whole White Mushrooms- $1.00 with remaining bottle of Meijer Garlic & Herb Marinade- $0.49 for 4 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto wooden skewers soaked in water, and discard marinade. Grill chicken 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Thread vegetables on separate skewers soaked in water and grill for 1-2 minutes per side on medium heat or just until tender).

Serve with:
Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice- $0.38
Fruit Frenzy- $3.99

• Calories: 490
• Total fat: 5g
• Carbohydrate: 59g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 33g

Total Cost: $9.86

Thursday
BLT (Cook Meijer Low Sodium Bacon- $1.99 according to package directions. Assemble bacon, head lettuce- $0.77, and Premium Greenhouse Tomato slices- $0.99 on Meijer Whole Grain Bread- $1.75).

Serve with:
Broccoli Crunch Salad- $3.99

• Calories: 520
• Total fat: 14g
• Carbohydrate: 55g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.49

Friday
Baked Tilapia Fillets- $3.50

Serve with:
Red Skin Potatoes (NuVal score 93)- $1.49
Homegrown Green Beans (NuVal score 100)- $1.99
Grapes (NuVal score 91)- $1.99
Meijer Fat-Free Milk (NuVal score 91)- $0.99

• Calories: 500
• Total fat: 4g
• Carbohydrate: 62g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 34g

Total Cost: $9.96

Saturday
Asian Style Turkey Burgers- $5.99 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Markets of Meijer Cole Slaw- $2.99
Green Giant Vegetables- $1.00

• Calories: 490
• Total fat: 17g
• Carbohydrate: 55g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 29g

Total Cost: $9.98

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Open Pit BBQ Sauce
• 1 box Meijer Multigrain Extra Penne Rigate Pasta
• 1 (3.5 oz) jar pesto
• Meijer Garlic & Herb Marinade
• Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice
• Meijer Whole Grain Bread
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
• Meijer Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns

Dairy

• Dannon Low-Fat Mixed Berry Yogurt
• Feta Cheese
• Meijer Fat-Free Milk

Deli/Bakery

• Peach Pie
• Broccoli Crunch Salad
• Markets of Meijer Cole Slaw

Frozen

• Mrs. T's Potato, Spinach & Feta Pierogies
• Green Giant Boxed Vegetables

Meat

• Pork Loin
• Meijer Gourmet Sausage
• Meijer Frozen Pre-Cut Chicken
• Meijer Low Sodium Bacon
• Meijer Frozen Tilapia
• Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey

Produce

• Homegrown Zucchini
• Homegrown Yellow Squash
• Italian Blend Salad
• Blueberries
• Lemon
• Grape tomatoes
• Scallions
• Red, yellow, orange bell peppers
• Organic Whole White Mushrooms
• Fruit Frenzy
• Head lettuce
• Premium Greenhouse Tomato
• Red Skin Potatoes
• Homegrown Green Beans
• Grapes
• Garlic
• Green Bell Pepper
• Onion
• Gingerroot

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Wooden Skewers
• Large Resealable Plastic Bag

Recipes

Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Feta & Sausage- Serves 4

1 box Meijer Multigrain Extra Penne Rigate Pasta- $0.75
1 (3.5 oz) jar pesto- $2.99
1 lemon, zested and juiced- $0.33
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved- $1.25
4 scallions, chopped- $0.25
3/4 cup feta cheese- $2.23
1 tbsp. Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil (on hand)
1 pkg. Meijer Gourmet Sausage, sliced- $1.99

Bring large pot of salted water to boiling. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place under cold running water. Drain well. Meanwhile, place pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes, scallions and feta in large bowl. Heat oil in large skillet over medium- high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until heated through, about 4 minutes. Add pasta to pesto mixture. Add sausage; toss to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 600
Total fat: 33g
Cholesterol: 89mg
Sodium: 560mg
Carbohydrate: 66g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g

Asian Style Turkey Burgers- Serves 4

1 lb. Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey- $3.43
2 cloves garlic, minced- $0.10
2 tbsp. finely chopped green bell pepper- $0.24
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion- $0.43
2 tsp. grated fresh gingerroot- $0.62
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce- $0.17
1/2 tsp. salt (on hand)
1/4 fresh ground pepper (on hand)
4 Meijer Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns- $1.00

Combine turkey garlic, green pepper, onion ginger, soy sauce, and salt and pepper in large bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties. Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done (170 degrees F). Serve on buns.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 290
Total fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 745mg
Carbohydrate: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g

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.