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
Peach Chipotle Chicken Kabobs- $6.54 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Meijer Chicken Flavored Rice & Vermicelli Mix- $0.92
Meijer Fat-Free Milk- $0.99

• Calories: 517
• Total fat: 5g
• Carbohydrate: 79g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 40g

Total Cost: $8.45

Meatless Monday
MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers- $2.99 with sliced avocado- $1.00

Serve with:
Aunt Millie's Whole Wheat Buns- $0.75
Organic Earthbound Farms Baby Romaine Salad- $2.50
Meijer Lemon-Meringue Pie- $2.49

• Calories: 450
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 65g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.73

Tuesday
Grilled Pork Chops (Boneless Pork Chops- $3.99)

Serve with:
Smart One's Broccoli & Cheddar Roasted Potatoes- $3.98
Washington Extra Large Cherries (NuVal score 96)- 1.99

• Calories: 525
• Total fat: 19g
• Carbohydrate: 50g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 31g

Total Cost: $9.96

Wednesday
Beef Chuck Roast- $3.99

Serve with:
Oikos Honey Greek Yogurt- $2.00 with Michigan Blueberries- $1.50
Baked Round White Potatoes (NuVal score 93)- $1.19
Meijer Canned NSA Green Beans (NuVal score 100)- $0.84

• Calories: 525
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 63g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 36g

Total Cost: $9.52

Thursday
Chicken Fajitas (Prepare Tyson Frozen Fajita Chicken Strips- $2.99 according to package directions)

Serve with:
Meijer Fajita Size Whole-Wheat Tortillas- $0.99
Sauteed Red, Yellow, Green Bell Peppers- $3.00
Kraft Shredded 2% Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese- $1.82
Green Seedless Grapes (NuVal score 91)- $0.99

• Calories: 420
• Total fat: 13g
• Carbohydrate: 43g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 29g

Total Cost: $9.79

Friday
Tilapia Rice Bowl- $7.78 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Bi Color Sweet Corn (NuVal score 91)- $1.60

• Calories: 405
• Total fat: 8g
• Carbohydrate: 56g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 21g

Total Cost: $9.38

Saturday
DiGiorno Spicy Chicken Supreme Pizza- $3.33

Serve with:
Midnight Moon Plums- $1.99
Dole Spring Mix Salad- $2.50
Meijer Fat-Free Milk- $0.99

• Calories: 480
• Total fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 72g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 25g

Total Cost: $8.81

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Southwestern chipotle marinade
• Peach preserves
• Meijer Chicken Flavored Rice & Vermicelli Mix
• Meijer Canned NSA Green Beans
• Meijer Fajita Size Whole-Wheat Tortillas
• 1 (13.5 oz) can light coconut milk
• Meijer Long Grain Rice

Dairy

• Meijer Fat-Free Milk
• Oikos Honey Greek Yogurt
• Kraft Shredded 2% Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese

Deli/Bakery

• Aunt Millie's Whole Wheat Buns
• Meijer Lemon-Meringue Pie

Frozen

• MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers
• Smart One's Broccoli & Cheddar Roasted Potatoes
• DiGiorno Spicy Chicken Supreme Pizza

Meat

• 2.5 lb. Bag Meijer Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Boneless Pork Chops
• Beef Chuck Roast
• Tyson Frozen Fajita Chicken Strips
• Tilapia Fillets

Produce

• Zucchini
• Red, Yellow, Green Bell Peppers
• California Premium Peaches
• Avocado
• Organic Earthbound Farms Baby Romaine Salad
• Washington Extra Large Cherries
• Michigan Blueberries
• Round White Potatoes
• Green Seedless Grapes
• Lime
• Carrot
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Bi Color Sweet Corn
• Midnight Moon Plums
• Dole Spring Mix Salad

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Wooden Skewers
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

Recipes

Peach Chipotle Chicken Kabobs- Serves 4

1/3 cup Southwestern chipotle marinade- $0.52
3 tbsp. peach preserves- $0.24
12 oz. Meijer Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed and cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces- $1.99
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds- $0.80
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces- $1.00
2 large California Premium Peaches, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces- $1.99

In a small bowl combine marinade and preserves; pout into a large plastic resealable bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium (300-350 degrees F). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread onto 8 skewers, alternating zucchini, chicken, bell pepper, and peaches. Season with salt and pepper. Grill skewers, covered, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until vegetables are crisp-tender and instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F.

* If using wooden skewers, soak at least 30 minutes in water before grilling to prevent burning.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 197
Total fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 66mg
Sodium: 360mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g

Tilapia Rice Bowl- Serves 5

1 (13.5 oz) can light coconut milk- $2.59
1 cup Meijer Long-Grain Rice- $0.40
3/4 lb. Tilapia Fillets- $3.99
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice- $0.25
1 small carrot, shredded- $0.20
1 large garlic clove, minced- $0.10
1 tsp. grated lime peel
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro- $0.25

In a medium saucepan bring coconut milk just boiling. Stir in rice; cover and simmer 18-20 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Meanwhile, coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add tilapia, cook 3 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, carrot and garlic. Cover and simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat. Break tilapia into large bit-size pieces. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime peel and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon rice into bowls, spoon tilapia mixture on rice and serve.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 325
Total fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 40mg
Carbohydrate: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 19g

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.